What to do if you lost your phone and it's dead?

Find My network: If your device is offline (not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular), Find My can locate it using the Find My network. On a supported iPhone with iOS 15 or later, turning on the Find My network allows you to locate the device for up to 24 hours after it's turned off.

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Can you track a lost phone if its dead?

Google's Find My Device feature or (Android Device Manager) can also help you locate your lost Android phone even when it's dead or turned off.

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What should I do if I lost my phone and it's off?

Find, lock, or erase a device remotely
  1. On a browser, go to android.com/find.
  2. Sign in to your Google Account. ...
  3. The lost device gets a notification.
  4. On the map, you'll get info about where the device is. ...
  5. If you get a prompt, tap Enable lock & erase.
  6. Select what you want to do:

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What to do if you lost your iPhone and its dead?

Here's how to find your lost iPhone whether it's dead, offline, turned on, or switched off: Open the Find My app on the device you're using and tap the Devices tab. A map will pop up with a list of your Find My-enabled devices. Select your iPhone from the list.

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Can you track your iPhone if its dead?

If your phone's battery life hits a critically low level, its location is automatically sent to Apple. That feature is called Send Last Location and as with Find My iPhone and Find My Network, make sure that it is toggled on. Now that your iPhone and the Find My app are set up, here is how this works.

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How to Find a Lost iPhone, Even If It's Dead or Offline (Dec 2022, iOS 16)

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Where is my iPhone lost?

To find your device, sign in to iCloud.com/find. Or use the Find My app on another Apple device that you own. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn't appear in the list of devices, Find My was not turned on. But you can still protect your account if Find My was not turned on.

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Can you shut down a lost iPhone?

Lost Mode lets you lock your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch so that others can't access your personal information. You can turn on Lost Mode in Find Devices on iCloud.com.

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How long does lost iPhone last?

The last known location is stored for up to 7 days. See the Apple Support article Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item.

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Should I worry if I lost my phone?

If your phone is stolen, you should try to get it back in the safest way possible. However, your first priority should be to secure your identity. Remotely lock and erase your phone, and monitor your bank and online accounts for signs of fraud.

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How do I Find My dead iPhone after 24 hours?

Open the Find My app on an Apple device.

If you have Find My enabled on your lost iPhone, you may be able to see your phone's last known location in the Find My app even if your phone is powered down, offline, or dead. To get started, open the Find My app on another Apple device that's logged into the same Apple ID.

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Can you turn a lost phones location on?

Find My Device Android allows you to remotely locate , lock , ring or erase your device.

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Is Find My iPhone accurate?

"Find My iPhone" is incredibly accurate, it can go from meters to hundreds of meters depending on the situation. The iPhone uses the GPS signal, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cell terminals to locate your phone. Then it displays the location using the Maps App.

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How much does a lost iPhone cost?

On top of the purchase price of your new iPhone, combined with the upfront payment for the AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss service, replacing a lost or stolen iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone X will cost you an additional $269. Replacing an iPhone XR or an iPhone 7 or 8 Plus will drain you of $229 more.

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What do thieves do with stolen phones?

Some thieves will use the information they find on phones (such as photos, texts or emails), then use it to hold the original owner to ransom. The best thing to do is to remotely wipe your phone as soon as you find out it's stolen – this can be achieved with apps such as Find My Device (free – Android and iOS).

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How much is Apple Care cost?

Standard AppleCare+: a one-time fee of $199 (for two-year coverage) or $9.99 per month.

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How do I Find My device?

  1. Open your device's Settings app .
  2. Tap Security. Find My Device. If you can't find "Security," tap Security & location or Google. Security.
  3. Check if “Find My Device” is turned on.

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What does orange mean on iPhone?

The orange dot means an app on your iPhone was using just the microphone. You'll also be prompted to give an app permission to use your iPhone's camera or microphone the first time you use the app, Apple notes.

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What does it mean when it says 30 minutes ago on the Find My app for an iPhone?

it says that rather than no location found, or no location available, or live, or now or 30 mins ago? This means that the device or person you are following in Find My's last "location update" was today at 02:33.

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What does the blue dot on Find My iPhone mean?

The dot next to a device indicates its status: A blue dot indicates the device you're currently using. A green dot means it's online. If the device can be located, you also see the time it was last located. A gray dot means it's offline (turned off or not connected to a network.

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Where was my device last seen?

Go to http://android.com/find. Sign in with your Gmail™ account and password. On the map, you'll see your phone's approximate location. If the device cannot be found, it'll show you the last known location (if available).

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How do I Find My phone on WhatsApp?

We are not able to help you locate your phone. Remote WhatsApp deactivation from another device is not possible. If you created a backup using Google Drive, iCloud or OneDrive before your phone went missing, you might be able to restore your chat history.

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How do I Find My iPhone if its lost and offline?

Open the Find My app. Choose the Devices tab or the Items tab. Select your missing device or item, then choose Play Sound. If your device is offline, it won't play a sound until it connects to a network.

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Will Apple Watch Ping if dead?

Will Apple Watch Ping if Dead? Yes, when your Apple Watch is powered off, you can use your iPhone to send a “ping” signal to help you locate it.

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What to do if your iPhone is stolen UK?

You should report it to your local police station as soon as you can by calling 101 or going in person. Your network provider will give you your phone's identification number (IMEI), which you should pass on to the police. Make a note of the crime reference number - you'll need it if you want to claim on insurance.

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