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title: Lost Mode (For Android)
slug: dmg-android/guide/lost-mode-for-android
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:46:34.687Z
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Administrators have the option to send a message to the device that has been lost. Once Lost Mode is enabled, the device displays the Lost Mode screen with a message, contact number, footnote, and Lost Mode Sound.

:::hint{type="info"}
Currently, Lost Mode (for Android) is supported only for devices registered in Device Owner mode.
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## Enabling Lost Mode in Ivanti EPMM admin portal

**Procedure**

1. Go to **Device & Users > Devices**.
2. Select the check box for the device.
3. Select **Actions > More Actions > Lost Mode**.
   The Lost Mode page opens.
4. On the Lost Mode page, use the following guidelines to specify the settings:
   - **Enable Lost Mode**: Select to enable lost mode in your device.
   - **Disable Lost Mode**: Select to disable lost mode in your device.
   - **Message to display on lock screen**: Enter the message as per your requirement; the same message displays on the Lost Mode screen.
   - **Contact phone number to display on lock screen**: Enter the contact number; the same number displays on the Lost Mode screen.
   - **Footnote**: Enter the short message; this message is to display in place of “Slide to Unlock.”
   - **Play Lost Mode Sound**: This is optional; select this checkbox to enable Play Lost Mode Sound. This helps you to find your device through sound like a ringtone, and it continues to play for 5 minutes until and unless you unlock the device.
5. Once the settings are done, select **Send Request** to send the Lost Mode command to the selected device.