My iPhone 14 Pro was stolen and the thief kept it at their apartment. My iPhone hasn’t updated its location for more than 24 hours now. I am wondering if my iPhone, turned off by the thief, will still update its location even if it is at the same location.
Thanks!
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16
Nope. (Thieves generally prefer to avoid providing their location. Find My works for lost stuff, not so well for stolen stuff.)
I think there’s a bit misunderstanding?
My iPhone did update its location even after its turned off, but I suspect if it will stop updating because it’s the same location to avoid battery consumption. Do you think that’s the case?
groundbreakingevasion wrote:
I think there’s a bit misunderstanding?
My iPhone did update its location even after its turned off, but I suspect if it will stop updating because it’s the same location to avoid battery consumption. Do you think that’s the case?
Whether the battery is depleted or thieves took steps to take it or keep it offline or it’s damaged or in an area with no signal coverage matters not. It’s offline. Last-known location is shown for 24 hours, if that was available.
Here is what Apple suggests doing: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
no, if fully off all electronics lose all functionality
How long does find my updates the location of a powered off iPhone?
