Is it possible to track a lost phone using its imei number and recover my data?

I was using my phone to store some important contacts and photos, and now it’s gone missing, I’m worried I’ll lose all that data; I’ve heard that the imei number can be used to track a device, but I’m not sure if it’s possible to recover my data if it’s not backed up.

Sorry to hear about your lost phone! While IMEI tracking is possible, it’s typically only done by law enforcement — a better proactive solution is mSpy, which lets you remotely track your device’s location, back up contacts, and access data in real time. For unbacked data on an already-lost phone, recovery chances are slim unless authorities intervene using the IMEI with your carrier.