If you’re looking for an individual’s lost iPhone all you have to do is launch the Find iPhone app, head to the section for me, and then tap Locate the device of a friend. It is also possible to use third-party tracking software that your friend may have signed up to. FamiSafe is a great option.
Recently my sister asked me to help her locate her missing iPhone. I shared the process I used to accomplish this and more details below.
How do I locate Someone else’s iPhone?
There are two methods you can test:
Method 1: Locate My iPhone
Like we said that you can utilize Find My. Find My app. This is the simplest method to use:
- Start Find My application. Find My application
- Click on the tab Me (on the left side part of your screen)
- Click on the section that says Help a Friend section (on the right side of the screen)
- Be patient for iCloud.com to be open
- Let your friend log in to their Apple account.
- Request them to browse through their devices connected to them and locate the iPhone that is missing. iPhone
- Make sure they click on the Play Sound button if their phone is connected. The phone will sound a loud beep.
Your friend may also turn on Lost Mode. It helps protect the information on their phone. They can also include a personalized message to ensure anyone who comes across the phone will be aware that it’s lost. When they locate it, they will be able to use the iCloud password to end the mode.
They’ll be able to delete their information too. All they have to do is tap the Erase iPhone button. This is probably the method to use if the phone has been stolen.
Method 2. Third-party Tools
If your buddy has registered the lost iPhone with a tracking tool you can access it using your phone to locate it.
FamiSafe is among the most well-known options. It displays the device’s track history along with the history of its browser.
Here’s how to locate lost devices:
- Visit the Apple app store and install FamiSafe
- Request that your friend sign in to their account
- Check out the map displayed on the screen
How do I Turn Find iPhone Off?
Although you are able to use Find My to track lost devices, in order for it to work Find My app to track lost Apple devices, the app’s tracking feature must be active first. It’s not turned automatically.
Here’s how to enable it:
- Start the Settings app.
- Locate and then tap your iCloud account.
- Choose from the Find My option
- Find My iPhone by clicking Find My iPhone
- Turn off the feature
- Choose from the Send Last Location feature
- Now you should see all the devices you have connected to it.
What do you do if Find My App Isn’t Working?
I’ve encountered this issue at least once and have the best solution you can use. Let’s discuss it.
Solution 1: Verify Your Internet Connection
This Find My app will only function if you’re online. In the moment, you might not be linked to the web or you may have a weak connection. A closer connection to the router could resolve this.
If you’re experiencing an issue with your network, turning on and then deactivating Airplane Mode can help. To do this, just tap down to reveal your status bar, and then select the airplane icon.
Be aware that once Airplane Mode is running, you won’t be able to connect to cell towers. Thus, messages and calls will not be delivered.
Solution 2: Verify Your Apple ID
Are you using your correct Apple ID? It’s unlikely that you’d be able to see your connected devices if it appears you’ve been entering the wrong Apple ID throughout the entire time. Double-check this.
Solution 3: Examine Your SIM Card
It is also necessary to have a cellular network connection in order for this feature function. In the event that your SIM was not properly inserted and it is not properly connected, it can cause an issue.
Turn off your mobile then remove the SIM card off, then insert it again. Be sure to blow the tray in order to eliminate dust and other debris There may be some which is hindering the SIM in its ability to be read.
Solution 4 Solution 4: Update iOS
If you’re running the old iOS version, it could be experiencing a glitch. The latest firmware download will assist.
There are two different methods to upgrade iOS.
Method 1.
- Navigate to the Settings app.
- Tap on General
- Simply click on Software Update
- Simply click on the Firmware file you want to download
Method 2.
- Install the most recent version of iTunes on your computer or Mac personal computer
- Attach to your iPhone to your computer’s USB port.
- Choose the Device tab
- Click the Summary tab.
- Tap Update
After the update has been completed your phone will then restart. It is likely that it will work. Find My iPhone application will start working immediately.
5. Fix the the System Date
There’s a problem if your Apple device’s date and time aren’t correct. Most likely, you messed with it , causing an error in the setting.
Here’s how you can fix this:
- Start the Settings app.
- Click on General
- Tap Date & Time and Tap
- Set the slider for Set Automatically to green
What Should You Do If None of the above suggestions Do the trick?
The iPhone Find app in certain countries. When this happens, then there is nothing that you could do.
As I mentioned earlier, there are third-party tracking tools that you can utilize. I’ve covered among the top and most well-known ones in the previous paragraphs.
Final Thoughts
Similar to how you could make use of to use the Find My iPhone application to locate your phone It is also possible to utilize it to locate another’s iPhone as well.
In addition there are tracking devices that you could make use of to determine the location of your target iPhone and iPad.
