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How to find a device with the serial number

Can I find a device by using the serial number? Hey

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 2:31 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2022 3:09 PM

You cannot find or trace an iOS/iPadOS device using the Serial Number alone.


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.

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Mar 28, 2022 3:09 PM in response to RachyRach143

You cannot find or trace an iOS/iPadOS device using the Serial Number alone.


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.

How to find a device with the serial number

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