Samsung users have been receiving a bizarre “Find My Mobile” notification - here’s what happened

Samsung users got an unwelcome surprise on Wednesday 19 February when a mystery notification popped up on their devices.

It came from the “Find My Mobile” app but its contents left many users scratching their heads as to what exactly was going on.

Here’s everything you need to know about the recent glitch.

What is the Find My Mobile app?

Samsung’s “Find My Mobile” app simply allows users to remotely locate a smartphone or tablet via its GPS location.

Most major mobile companies now have an equivalent app, which has proven highly useful for those in the habit of misplacing devices.

As well as helping users track down their lost phones, Samsung’s app allows you to remotely lock the screen and block access to Samsung Pay – ideal if you’re worried the device may have been stolen.

You can also remotely back up data stored on the device to the cloud, ensuring that even if the phone cannot be recovered, its contents can.

Given how much the app has access to, it’s unsurprising that many users were freaked out to find a mysterious notification popping up on their phones.

What was the glitch?

Users around the world were confused when Samsung’s “Find My Mobile” app sent them an unexpected notification.