How to Find a Lost iPhone

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This wikiHow teaches you how to search for a lost iPhone, as well as some steps you can take to make finding a lost iPhone easier.

Method 1
Method 1 of 6:

Using Find My iPhone

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    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 . [1]
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    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. [2]
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    It should appear in a list of devices below the map. The location of your phone will be displayed on the map. [3]
    • If the phone has been powered off or the battery has died, it will show you the last known location of your phone.
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    It's at the bottom-center of the screen.
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    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. [4]
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    It's at the bottom-center of the screen. [5] 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 . [6]
    • Enter an unlock code for your phone. [7] 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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Method 2
Method 2 of 6:

Using Google Timeline

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    Navigate to the Google Timeline website at https://www.google.com/maps/timeline . Google Timeline maps out all location data collected from your iPhone so you can track its location. [8]
    • This method only works if location reporting and history are enabled on your iPhone. Locate your iPhone using a different method in this article if these features are not enabled.
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    Your iPhone’s most recent timeline will display in the left sidebar.
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    This helps determine whether your iPhone is simply lost and misplaced, or on the move.
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    Google Maps uses GPS technology to identify the approximate location of your iPhone.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 6:

Using an Apple Watch

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    to the same network as your iPhone. The Apple Watch and iPhone must be connected via Bluetooth or to the same Wi-Fi network.
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    This brings up the Glances menu.
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    This button is located below the Airplane Mode, Do Not Disturb and Silent Mode buttons. After tapping on the ping button, your iPhone will emit a brief pinging sound to help you locate the device, even if silent mode is enabled. [9]
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    • Tap and hold the ping button to have your iPhone flash its LED light. This can be helpful when trying to locate your iPhone at nighttime or in the dark.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 6:

Using GPS Tracking Apps

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    Launch an Internet browser and navigate to the official website for the GPS tracking application you previously installed on your iPhone.
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    Sign in to the app’s Web-based platform using the login credentials you created when you initially installed the app on your iPhone.
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    Most GPS tracking apps provide you with detailed information about your iPhone’s activity, including previous locations, text messages that were sent, phone calls that were made, and more.
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    Third-party GPS tracking applications are only supported by their developers, and not by Apple.
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Method 5
Method 5 of 6:

Trying Other Methods

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    Use a landline or your friend's phone to try calling your missing iPhone. If it's nearby, you may hear it ring.
    • Move from room to room as you call your phone.
    • If you don't have access to another phone, but have access to a computer, try ICantFindMyPhone.com . Enter your phone number on this website and it will call your phone for you.
    • Check hard-to-reach places.
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    Let people know on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and any other platforms you're on that your iPhone is missing.
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    Police stations and lost property stations in the vicinity of where you lost your iPhone might yield positive results.
    • You can also file a report if you believe your phone was stolen.
    • If you have the IMEI/MEID number for your iPhone , give it to the law enforcement official when you file your lost or stolen report. This will help track your phone in case it gets sold to someone else.
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    The Lostphone directory is a website that allows you to enter the IMEI number of your device. Check the database at Lostphone .
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    If you're sure that your phone has been stolen, or you don't think you'll ever find it again, contact your carrier as soon as possible.
    • Some carriers allow you to block service for a period of time in case you think you will recover your phone again in the near future.
    • Dispute any charges incurred if you think your iPhone was stolen.
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Method 6
Method 6 of 6:

Turning On Find My iPhone

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    It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically found on your home screen. [10]
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    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 have an Apple ID section in Settings.
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    It's in the second section of the menu.
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    It's near the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section of the menu. [11]
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    Slide "Find My iPhone" to the "On" position . It will turn green. This feature enables you to find your iPhone's location using another device.
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    Now your iPhone will send its location to Apple when the battery is critically low, just before it powers off. [12]
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      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210515
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204053
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210515
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210515
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201472
      6. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210515
      7. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/use-lost-mode-mmfc0f0165/icloud
      8. ↑ https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6258979
      9. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/find-devices-apd092474c11/watchos
      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210400
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210400
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210400

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      1. Open Find My iPhone on another device.
      2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
      3. Click or tap the missing iPhone.
      4. Click or tap Actions .
      5. Click or tap Play Sound .
      6. Follow the sound to the iPhone.
      7. Enable Lost Mode if the phone is stolen.

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