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I need help locating my lost I phone that is powered off

I need help finding lost I phone


iPhone 12

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 11:08 PM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2023 11:13 PM

Switched Off? Still traceable: Even if the iPhone is switched off it is findable, see the pic below.



Did you enable Find My network? See the pic below


If yes, read below how it may get located.


The Find My network is an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you locate your device.



From the above, I infer that when another device comes in close proximity to your powered-off device the GPS from both devices will form a network and your device's location info will be displayed to you on your device only. As long as both devices are/have...


  • Find My enabled
  • Find My Network is enabled
  • iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14 and above
  • With iOS 15 and above versions


Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac


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Jan 23, 2023 11:13 PM in response to E1130

Switched Off? Still traceable: Even if the iPhone is switched off it is findable, see the pic below.



Did you enable Find My network? See the pic below


If yes, read below how it may get located.


The Find My network is an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you locate your device.



From the above, I infer that when another device comes in close proximity to your powered-off device the GPS from both devices will form a network and your device's location info will be displayed to you on your device only. As long as both devices are/have...


  • Find My enabled
  • Find My Network is enabled
  • iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14 and above
  • With iOS 15 and above versions


Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac


I need help locating my lost I phone that is powered off

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