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i think i lost my ipad, can i get a gps location on it?

I just realized I dont know where my ipad is, I recently took a plane from tampa florida to jfk new york. Its possible I left it at the airport security, but im not positive. im about to check the hotel lost and found. Is there a way to get a gps location?


Posted on Aug 17, 2023 8:14 AM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2023 8:26 AM

Start here:

Locate a device in Find My on iPad - Apple Support


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 locate/recover the iPad have been lost.

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Aug 17, 2023 8:26 AM in response to ScottVStef11

Start here:

Locate a device in Find My on iPad - Apple Support


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 locate/recover the iPad have been lost.

i think i lost my ipad, can i get a gps location on it?

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