Locate a Developer Mode User (back to all tutorials)

1. Step 1: Return to the Token Test application

   

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   We will use the Token Test application to locate Developer Mode Users. See Step 3 in the Getting Started: Locate a Simulated User tutorial for more information.

   Enter your application's Consumer Key and Consumer Secret credentials into Token Test. Your choice of Location Mode will affect pricing. Choose Freedom if you intend to locate smartphones for free. If you intend to pay for professional location access, choose Zoom or Area as desired. When you have made your choice, click on the Locate button.

   Now that you are locating a real user, the location request may take longer and may encounter errors if your device is off or outside of coverage. In addition,

2. Step 2: Locate Your Device

   

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   When prompted to sign-in to the Privacy Manager, enter the phone number and password of your Developer Mode user and opt-in to your application.

3. Step 3: Review Your Developer Account Balance (Zoom and Area Mode only)

   

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   If you successfully locate your Developer Mode phone using Zoom or Area Location Mode, the cost of the transaction will be deducted from your developer account balance.

   In your Developer Portal account, go to My Projects and click on the Billing subtab to view your updated account balance.

   If you enable auto-pay, your credit card will be charged (for the same amount) when your balance becomes low, otherwise, you will be unable to locate real devices should your balance reach $0.

4. Step 4: Done

   Congratulations! You've located a real user and are ready to start writing your own application.