How to Find my Lost iPhone in 6 ways

Hi there, you're about to learn how different sex ways to search for a lost iPhone, as well as some steps you can take to make finding a lost iPhone easier. enjoy.

Method 1: Using Find My iPhone:

1: Open Find My iPhone on another device. Launch the app on your mobile device or navigate to iCloud in a web browser to do so.

2: Log in using your Apple ID. Use the Apple ID and password you used to set up your iPhone.

• If you are using another person's device, you may need to tap Sign Out in the upper-right corner of the app screen to sign in with your own Apple ID.

3: Tap the iPhone. It should be listed below the map in a list of devices. The map will show the location of your phone.

• If the phone has been turned off or the battery has died, it will display the phone's last known location.

4: Select Actions. It is located in the bottom-center of the screen.

5: Tap the Play Sound button. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. If your iPhone is nearby, it will play a sound to help you find it.

6: Tap Lost Mode. It's in the bottom-center of the screen. Use this option if your iPhone has been misplaced or if you believe it has been stolen.

• Enter an unlock code for your phone. Use a random number set that is unrelated to you: no SSN, birthdate, driver's licence number, or anything else 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 turned off, it will immediately lock when you turn it back on. You will receive an email notification and will be able to track the location of your phone.

• Regularly backup your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes in case you need to restore erased data.

Method 2: Making Use of Google Timeline:

1: Go to https://www.google.com/maps/timeline to access the Google Timeline website. Google Timeline maps out all of your iPhone's location data so you can track it down.

• This method only works if your iPhone's location reporting and history are enabled. If these features are not enabled, locate your iPhone using a different method described in this article.

2: In the top left corner of Google Timeline, click "Today". The most recent timeline from your iPhone will be displayed in the left sidebar.

3: Scroll to the bottom of the timeline to find your iPhone's most recent reported location.

4: Examine the Timeline's location data to see if the iPhone is moving or stationary. This assists in determining whether your iPhone is simply misplaced or on the move.

5: Locate your iPhone using the map displayed on the screen. Google Maps uses GPS technology to determine your iPhone's approximate location.

Method 3: Making Use of an Apple Watch:

1: Connect your iPhone and the Apple Watch to the same network. The Apple Watch and iPhone must be linked via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to the same network.

2: Swipe up on your Apple Watch's face. This opens the Glances menu.

3: Click the "ping" button. This button is located below the buttons for Airplane Mode, Do Not Disturb, and Silent Mode. Even if silent mode is enabled, your iPhone will emit a brief pinging sound after you press the ping button to assist you in locating the device.

4: Continue tapping the ping button to locate your nearby iPhone as needed.

• Tap and hold the ping button to make your iPhone's LED light flash. This can be useful when trying to find your iPhone late at night or in the dark.

Method 4 : GPS Tracking Apps:

1: Open an Internet browser and go to the official website for the GPS tracking app you installed on your iPhone previously.

2: Log in to the app's Web-based platform with the login credentials you set up when you first installed the app on your iPhone.

3: Use the GPS tracking app to track and locate your iPhone by following the on-screen instructions. Most GPS tracking apps provide detailed information about your iPhone's activity, such as previous locations, text messages sent, phone calls made, and so on.

4: Contact the app's developer for additional help and assistance in tracking your iPhone with the app. Third-party GPS tracking apps are only supported by their developers, not Apple.

Method 5: Experiment with Other Methods:

1: Make a phone call. Call your missing iPhone from a landline or a friend's phone. 

If it's close by, you might hear it ring.

• As you dial your phone, move from room to room.

• Try ICantFindMyPhone.com if you don't have access to another phone but do have access to a computer. Enter your phone number on this website, and it will call you.

• Examine difficult-to-reach areas.

2: Make use of social media. Inform people on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and any other platforms that your iPhone has gone missing.

3: Contact local law enforcement. Police stations and lost property offices near where you lost your iPhone may yield positive results.

• If you believe your phone has been stolen, you can also file a report.

• If you have your iPhone's IMEI/MEID number, give it to a law enforcement official when you file a lost or stolen report. This will aid in the tracking of your phone in the event that it is sold to someone else.

4: Look into the Lostphone online directory. The Lostphone directory is a website where you can enter your device's IMEI number. Check the Lostphone database.

5: If your phone is permanently lost, contact your carrier. If you believe your phone has been stolen or that you will never find it again, contact your carrier as soon as possible.

• Some carriers allow you to temporarily disable service if you believe you will recover your phone in the near future.

• If you believe your iPhone was stolen, you should dispute any charges.

Method 6 : Enabling Find My iPhone:

1: Go to Settings. It's a grey app with gears (⛯) that's usually found on your home screen.

2: Select your Apple ID. It's the section at the top of the menu that includes your name and, if you've included one, an image.

• If you are not already signed in, tap Sign in to (Your Device), then enter your Apple ID and password before tapping Sign In.

• You may not see an Apple ID section in Settings if you are using an older version of iOS.

3: Select iCloud. It's in the menu's second section.

4: Scroll to the bottom and select Find My iPhone. It's near the bottom of the menu under "APPS USING ICLOUD."

5: Turn the "Find My iPhone" switch to "On". It will eventually turn green. This feature allows you to locate your iPhone using another device.

6: Turn the "Send Last Location" switch to "On".  When your iPhone's battery is critically low and about to shut down, it will now send its location to Apple.

Tips:

• "Find My iPhone" will not be able to locate your iPhone if it is in aeroplane mode.

• It is also possible to find a lost Apple Watch; if you need to do so, read How to Find a Dead Apple Watch.

Warnings:

If you believe your phone has been stolen and are tracking it. Do not try to get it back on your own. Instead, contact the police. Attempting to retrieve your phone on your own could put you in danger.