How to Track an iPhone With Find My iPhone
Open Settings., Tap your Apple ID., Tap iCloud., Scroll down and tap Find My iPhone., Slide "Find My iPhone" to the "On" position., Slide "Send Last Location" to the "On" position., Open Find My iPhone on another device. , Sign in with your Apple...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Settings.
It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically found on your home screen. -
Step 2: Tap your Apple ID.
It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (Your Device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's near the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section of the menu. , It will turn green.
This feature enables you to find your iPhone's location using another device. , Now your iPhone will send its location to Apple when the battery is critically low, just before it powers off. ,, 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. , 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.
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes on a regular basis, in case you ever need to restore erased data. , Use the link to the left or type www.icloud.com into your browser. ,, It's on the right side of the password field.
If you have Two-Factor Authentication enabled, click on or tap Allow on another device and enter the 6-digit verification code you receive in the spaces in the browser window. , It's the app with a green radar screen. , It's at the top-center of the screen. , If it's powered on, its icon, along with your "'s iPhone" should appear in the drop-down menu.
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 in the bottom-left corner of the dialog box on the right side of the window.
If your iPhone is nearby, it will play a sound to help you locate it. , It's at the bottom-center of the dialog box on the right side of the window.
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. , It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box on the right side of the window.
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.
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes on a regular basis, in case you ever need to restore erased data. -
Step 3: Tap iCloud.
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Step 4: Scroll down and tap Find My iPhone.
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Step 5: Slide "Find My iPhone" to the "On" position.
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Step 6: Slide "Send Last Location" to the "On" position.
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Step 7: Open Find My iPhone on another device.
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Step 8: Sign in with your Apple ID.
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Step 9: Tap your iPhone.
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Step 10: Tap Actions.
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Step 11: Tap Play Sound.
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Step 12: Tap Lost Mode.
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Step 13: Tap Erase iPhone.
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Step 14: Go to iCloud.com.
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Step 15: Enter your Apple ID and password.
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Step 16: Click on ➲.
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Step 17: Click on Find iPhone.
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Step 18: Click on All Devices.
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Step 19: Click on your iPhone.
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Step 20: Click on Play Sound.
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Step 21: Click on Lost Mode.
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Step 22: Click on Erase iPhone.
Detailed Guide
It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically found on your home screen.
It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (Your Device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's near the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section of the menu. , It will turn green.
This feature enables you to find your iPhone's location using another device. , Now your iPhone will send its location to Apple when the battery is critically low, just before it powers off. ,, 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. , 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.
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes on a regular basis, in case you ever need to restore erased data. , Use the link to the left or type www.icloud.com into your browser. ,, It's on the right side of the password field.
If you have Two-Factor Authentication enabled, click on or tap Allow on another device and enter the 6-digit verification code you receive in the spaces in the browser window. , It's the app with a green radar screen. , It's at the top-center of the screen. , If it's powered on, its icon, along with your "'s iPhone" should appear in the drop-down menu.
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 in the bottom-left corner of the dialog box on the right side of the window.
If your iPhone is nearby, it will play a sound to help you locate it. , It's at the bottom-center of the dialog box on the right side of the window.
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. , It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box on the right side of the window.
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.
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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