What to Do If You Can't Find Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lost your iPhone? Learn essential steps to locate and secure it quickly using the Find My app and more.

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If you can't find your iPhone, use the Find My app on another Apple device or visit icloud.com/find. Activate Lost Mode to lock your iPhone and display a contact message. You can also erase your iPhone remotely to protect your data. Don't forget to report your lost iPhone to local authorities and provide its serial number.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I find my iPhone if it's turned off? No, you cannot track your iPhone if it's completely powered off, but you can see its last known location.
  2. What should I do if my iPhone is stolen? Report the theft to local authorities and use the Find My app to try and locate your device.
  3. How do I activate Lost Mode on my iPhone? Use the Find My app or go to iCloud.com/find, select your iPhone, and activate Lost Mode there.

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