Can you ping an Android phone?

You can use the Windows command line ping tool to do this.

“Ping” sends a small packet of data to your Android device and asks for a response.

Press the “Menu” button on the Android device.

Type “ping” followed by your Android device’s IP address.

Can I ping a cell phone?

Cell phone companies can locate a cell phone’s remote location through a process called “pinging.” It is illegal, however, for a civilian to ping a phone she does not own.