iPhones are great for keeping in touch with friends and family, but sometimes you need to locate an iPhone that has been lost or stolen. This App lets you search for iPhones by GPS location, so you can easily find your phone even when it’s turned off.
Choose how often you would like to receive messages about your lost phone.
You can choose between receiving an email message every hour, every two hours, every four hours, or once per day. If you do not receive any messages within 24 hours, you will automatically receive another message.
Download the App
If you’re looking for your iPhone, download the Find My iPhone app from Apple. You can also use iCloud to locate your device.
Set up an account
Once you’ve downloaded the app, set up your account by entering your email address and password. Then, enter your phone number and choose whether you want to receive text messages when your device is lost.
Log into your account
You can also log into your account using your Apple ID. If you lose your iPhone, you can find it with FindMyiPhone.com. Just visit the website and click “Find my iPhone” at the top right corner of the screen. Enter your Apple ID and password and follow the instructions.
Enter your Apple ID password
Once you enter your Apple ID and password, you will see a map showing where your phone is located. Click on the location and you will see more details about your device.
Find My iPhone FAQ
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How do I enable Find My iPhone?
Open the Settings app.
Tap your name, then tap Find My.
If you want friends and family to know where you are, turn on Share My Location.
Tap Find My [device], then turn on Find My [device].
To see your device even when it’s offline, turn on Find My network.* -
How do I use Find My iPhone to locate my device?
Open the Settings app.
Tap your name, then tap Find My.
If you want friends and family to know where you are, turn on Share My Location.
Tap Find My [device], then turn on Find My [device].
To see your device even when it’s offline, turn on Find My network.* -
How do I use Find My iPhone to remotely erase my device?
In Find Devices on iCloud.com, click All Devices, then select the device you want to erase. If you don’t see All Devices, it’s because you’ve already selected a device. Click the name of the current device in the center of the Find Devices toolbar to see the Devices list, then select a new device. Click Erase [device].
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What happens to my device when it’s in Lost Mode?
Enabling Lost Mode on iPhone or Android devices, completely locks it down to a screen showing a message, contact number, and a call button. The message can be customized to indicate that the device is lost and the person finding the device can contact the number specified.
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How do I turn off Find My iPhone?
Open the Settings app.
Tap [your name] > Find My.
Tap Find My [Device], then tap to turn it off.
Enter your Apple ID password.
Tap Turn Off.
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| iPhone XR |
| iPhone SE |
| iPhone 11 |
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| iPhone 12 Pro |
| iPhone 13 |
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