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Find lost iPad location using serial number

I have lost my iPad and is switched off. Not able to find location using Find My option. What are the ways to find the device please? Can serial number help in any manner?

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Oct 17, 2021 6:01 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2021 6:43 AM

Hello,

please reference If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen!

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Oct 17, 2021 6:58 AM in response to rajanijilla

Here is Apple’s advice for lost or stolen devices:

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is lost or stolen – Apple Support

Use the Find My app to locate a lost or stolen device – Apple Support


If the Find My iPad feature was enabled prior to it being “misplaced”, then if active, you would stand a good chance of locating it. 


However, if the feature was not activated prior to being misplaced - or the iPad has been inactive for more than 24 hours, the last known location will not be available - and the opportunity to use technical means to recover the iPad have been lost.

Find lost iPad location using serial number

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