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The good news is that Apple has software that can make it easy to track down a lost iPhone, and if it has been stolen you can use that software to wipe the iPhone and lock it down so that your data is protected. In this tutorial we will talk you through how to use Find My iPhone to discover the location of your iPhone or iPad. We also explain how you can still track the last location of your iPhone even if the battery has died or it is no longer connecting to the internet. Assuming you've already set up Find My iPhone, your iPhone will be connecting to the internet and broadcasting its location.
Whether you've left your iPhone in the back of a cab, think you might have left it in the office, or, worst-case scenario, it's been lifted from your pocket, you should be able to use Find My iPhone to track it down. You will either need to ask a friend if you can borrow their iOS device, or visit iCloud.
What you should never do is attempt to retrieve your iPhone if you think it has fallen into the wrong hands. There have been cases of people attempting to recover stolen iPhones using Find My iPhone and being hurt, or worse. There was even a case of a UK man tracking down and killing the person who stole his son's iPhone. He claimed he lashed out in self defence after being stabbed by the mugger, pleaded guilty to culpable homicide, and was jailed for six years.
However, you might be able to use the information provided by Find My iPhone to help the police with their enquiries. There is a section below that explains how to do this. If it's an iPhone running iOS 6 or later then you will be able to track the device as long as it is on a previously used Wi-Fi network what about mobile network?
Slide "Send Last Location" to the "On" position. Not Helpful 10 Helpful Unfortunately, even if they can see that your iPhone is located somewhere on a particular street or housing estate the police are unlikely to go in search of it, because as good as Find My iPhone is, it's not so good that they can be confident about turning up at the right address. If it's an iPhone running iOS 6 or later then you will be able to track the device as long as it is on a previously used Wi-Fi network what about mobile network? This is the main reason why some presented data on Find My iPhone app are inaccurate or incomplete maps or location information is shown.
If you have Apple Pay set up on your device this will be disabled and any cards set up will be suspended. Do so by launching the app on a mobile device or going to iCloud in a web browser. Use the Apple ID and password with which you signed into your iPhone. If the app is on a device that belongs to another person, you may need to tap Sign Out in the upper-right corner of the app screen in order to sign in with your own Apple ID.
It should appear in a list of devices below the map; it's location will be displayed on the map, which will zoom in when you select your iPhone. If the phone has been powered off, or the battery has died, it will show you the last known location of your phone, but will not be able to show you the current address. It's at the bottom-center of the screen. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. If your iPhone is nearby, it will play a sound to help you locate it. Use this option if your iPhone is lost in a place where it could be found by someone else or if you think it's been stolen.
Enter an unlock code for your phone. Use a random number set that's not tied to you: Send a message and contact phone number that will be displayed on your screen. If your iPhone is online, it will immediately lock and cannot be reset without the lock code. You'll be able to see your phone's current location, as well as any changes in location. If your phone is offline, it will lock immediately on power-up. You'll receive an email notification and will be able to track your phone's position.
It's in the lower-right corner of the screen. Use this option if you're concerned that you may not recover your iPhone or that your personal information may be compromised.
This action erases all the data on your iPhone, which also means that you'll no longer be able to use Find My iPhone to locate your device. Regularly back up your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes in case you ever need to restore erased data. Scroll down and tap Share My Location. It's in the last section of the menu. Slide "Share My Location" to the "On" position.
It's in the top section on the page. This enables your iPhone to share its location with the Find My Friends app.
These Settings need to be enabled on any device that you want to locate with the Find My Friends app. Open the Find My Friends app on your iPhone.
It's an orange app with the image of two people. Find My Friends is pre-installed with iOS 9 or newer. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. Enter the Apple ID of a friend or family member. Lost Mode is one of the Find My iPhone features you can use. Again, Find My iPhone must be set up on your device before you can use any of these features.
You can use Find My iPhone on iCloud. Open the browser you want to use. Make sure you are using a browser that is recommended in the Apple Support when using Find My iPhone from a computer. This is to ensure that it meets the system requirements for iCloud.
Get Apple iPhone 8 / 8 Plus support for the topic: Find My iPhone. play a sound to help you find it, lock and track, and remotely erase all of your personal. If you lose your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or think it might be on your missing device's Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location.
Follow these steps to find the approximate location of your missing iPhone or other iOS device. If Find My iPhone cannot locate the device, it will only prompt you with the last known location of your device for up to 24 hours.
You can also use a different iOS device to locate your missing device. Maps and location information may vary depending on the data collection services provided by third parties. These services can change anytime and may not be available in all geographic locations. This is the main reason why some presented data on Find My iPhone app are inaccurate or incomplete maps or location information is shown.