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can i locate my iphone even though the 'find my phone' is'turned off

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 9, 2021 9:49 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2021 10:17 PM

Bonney56 Said:

"Phone location: can i locate my iphone even though the 'find my phone' is'turned off"

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Perhaps.

Here are a few things to try:

  • Backtrack your Locations:

If you were at a retail store or local cafe', then stop by and see if if was placed aside by the store manager.


  • Call the Number:

Dial the iPhone itself; you might hear it ring in the other room.


  • Text the iPhone a Message:

If you cannot find this, then text the iPhone, sending it a messages asking whomever finds it to contact you. Perhaps, have them eMail you, putting a particular title in it (so that you recognize the eMail. If you go to pick it up from an individual, then have someone there with you, probably meeting them at a public, safe location, both for safety purposes.


  • Also, Contact Local Authorities:

Perhaps someone is respective enough to have turned-around handed it over to local authorities. See if they have found it.

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Jul 9, 2021 10:17 PM in response to Bonney56

Bonney56 Said:

"Phone location: can i locate my iphone even though the 'find my phone' is'turned off"

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Perhaps.

Here are a few things to try:

  • Backtrack your Locations:

If you were at a retail store or local cafe', then stop by and see if if was placed aside by the store manager.


  • Call the Number:

Dial the iPhone itself; you might hear it ring in the other room.


  • Text the iPhone a Message:

If you cannot find this, then text the iPhone, sending it a messages asking whomever finds it to contact you. Perhaps, have them eMail you, putting a particular title in it (so that you recognize the eMail. If you go to pick it up from an individual, then have someone there with you, probably meeting them at a public, safe location, both for safety purposes.


  • Also, Contact Local Authorities:

Perhaps someone is respective enough to have turned-around handed it over to local authorities. See if they have found it.

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