stolen iphone

my iphone has been stolen and apple has sent me a sms on my number, contains location link, but could not be found by find iphone app; nevertheless, it is a geographical coordinates and coordinates are never lost' so how can I find?

iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 23, 2021 7:24 AM

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Posted on Apr 23, 2021 1:49 PM

If it is a SMS I wouldn't trust it, it could be the thief trying to contact you which wouldn't be safe. Apple would show the location in Find My used on another device or in a browser.


Click on this link and read it to find out what to do "If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201472

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Apr 23, 2021 1:49 PM in response to youandmeandthey

If it is a SMS I wouldn't trust it, it could be the thief trying to contact you which wouldn't be safe. Apple would show the location in Find My used on another device or in a browser.


Click on this link and read it to find out what to do "If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201472

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