How to Find a Lost iPhone
Open Find My iPhone on another device., Sign in with your Apple ID., Tap your iPhone., Tap Actions., Tap Play Sound., Tap Lost Mode.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Find My iPhone on another device.
Do so by launching the app on a mobile device or going to iCloud in a web browser. -
Step 2: Sign in with your Apple ID.
Use the Apple ID and password that you used into your own 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.
The location of your phone will be displayed on the map.
If the phone has been powered off or the battery has died, it will show you the last known location of your phone. , 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. , It's at the bottom-center of the screen.
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: no SSN, no birthdate, driver's license number, or anything that is personal.
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.
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes on a regular basis, in case you ever need to restore erased data. -
Step 3: Tap your iPhone.
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Step 4: Tap Actions.
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Step 5: Tap Play Sound.
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Step 6: Tap Lost Mode.
Detailed Guide
Do so by launching the app on a mobile device or going to iCloud in a web browser.
Use the Apple ID and password that you used into your own 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.
The location of your phone will be displayed on the map.
If the phone has been powered off or the battery has died, it will show you the last known location of your phone. , 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. , It's at the bottom-center of the screen.
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: no SSN, no birthdate, driver's license number, or anything that is personal.
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.
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes on a regular basis, in case you ever need to restore erased data.
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