my elderly aunt lost her I-phone (and purse) while at a restaurant. What is the best way to geo-locate her phone?

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my elderly aunt lost her I-phone (and purse) while at a restaurant. What is the best way to geo-locate her phone?

What is the best way to geo-locate her I-phone?

Posted on Jul 21, 2022 4:32 PM

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Answer 1

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muguy

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Jul 21, 2022 6:20 PM in response to hadrian_collider

The only option is to use FindMy (iCloud.com/find). She will need her username and password to log in. If FindMy is enabled, the device is powered, and the device is connected to a network, it will display in FindMy.

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brbo

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Jul 21, 2022 6:49 PM in response to hadrian_collider

Commiserations on the lost iPhone!

This Apple support article may be useful:

What to do: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

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Answer 3

Jul 21, 2022 4:36 PM in response to hadrian_collider

I would suggest logging in to your account on iCloud.com and you are able to check the find my app through there. You are also able to enable the Lock Screen of the phone to display a message and turn the phone into lost mode.

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Answer 4

Jul 21, 2022 5:19 PM in response to iMillennial

thank you much for your input. Unfortunatley, my aunt is not connected to iCloud.com as I am. You're right. She probably has an account with iCloud.com but at her age, she doesn't know any of that log-in information. Although she owns an iPhone, she is not a technologically literate as we are. She chose an iPhone from Cricket Wireless because of how popular iPhones have become and no other reason. What are my options. Is there a work around for GEO-LOCATING my aunt's iPhone somehow? Thanks again.

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my elderly aunt lost her I-phone (and purse) while at a restaurant. What is the best way to geo-locate her phone?

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