AT&T Stuffs: Can police trace a cell phone even if it is turned off?

Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 5, 2011

Can police trace a cell phone even if it is turned off?

I have been watching law enforcement shows, and I know that cops can track someone by their cell phone.
Can they still track someone if that cell phone is turned off completely?

Answer by Nikki~D
No, because there is no signal going to the phone.

Answer by emmy
i dont reckon so..

Answer by -
Cell phones are tracked by determining what cell towers they’re receiving their signal from. If the phone is off, it’s not receiving a signal so it can’t be tracked.

Answer by mac_fixit
No because it is not emitting a signal. You have to be making a call to be tracked.

Answer by yomi
Yes, I read an article on this.
The only way to stop the tracking is to physically remove the battery.
Scary stuff, right?

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