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Enable Find My iPhone

Hello Apple. My son lost is new iphone on the ski slopes and we are trying to locate it. We are able to access the phones info through an ipad and the Apple ID, so I have that, but it appears that the Find My iPhone app is Off. Is there a way to enable it remotely? It appears that it was backed up fairly recently, so we are hoping that someone picked it up, and we can locate it. Thanks

iPhone 12

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 8:51 PM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2022 9:14 PM

LangstonFamily Said:

"Enable Find My iPhone: Is there a way to enable it remotely? It appears that it was backed up fairly recently, so we are hoping that someone picked it up, and we can locate it. Thanks"

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Troubleshooting a Lost iPhone


No. If Find My can only be enabled directly on the iPhone. It cannot be enabled elsewhere.


So, what to Try:

  • Dial it: See if it is heard ring


  • Ask Local Authorities: See if it has be hanged over.


  • Text It: Ask whomever has come across it, to contact you.


  • Ask Someone: See if someone you know (i.e. Friend, or Family Member) if that came across it.


  • Backtrack your Locations: If you are at a Coffee shop, or a library, stop by and see if it was safely placed asside.
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Jan 2, 2022 9:14 PM in response to LangstonFamily

LangstonFamily Said:

"Enable Find My iPhone: Is there a way to enable it remotely? It appears that it was backed up fairly recently, so we are hoping that someone picked it up, and we can locate it. Thanks"

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Troubleshooting a Lost iPhone


No. If Find My can only be enabled directly on the iPhone. It cannot be enabled elsewhere.


So, what to Try:

  • Dial it: See if it is heard ring


  • Ask Local Authorities: See if it has be hanged over.


  • Text It: Ask whomever has come across it, to contact you.


  • Ask Someone: See if someone you know (i.e. Friend, or Family Member) if that came across it.


  • Backtrack your Locations: If you are at a Coffee shop, or a library, stop by and see if it was safely placed asside.

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