Should the thief turn off your phone, you won't be able to track it until it's turned back on and has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection. Google will send you an email once it locates your device.

So, it might have been a bit of a surprise for you if you upgraded to Android 12 on your Android handset and found that long-pressing the power button was activating Google's trusty Assistant.

How to turn on an Android phone without a working power button Grab your computer, phone, and a USB-C cable Your options are limited if you want to turn your phone on without a working power button.