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How can I find my lost device if iphone is continuously going offline

My iphone is lost and I report an first information report to police but device didn't find as that is going offline continuously

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 28, 2023 7:17 PM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2023 7:39 PM

If Find My iPhone is offline or not working, read this Apple Support article to get help; e.g., when you don't see your device listed, or you see an unexpected device or an alert that says your device is offline. --> If Find My is offline or not working - Apple Support


This support article has a list of things to do if your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen. --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

- The Find My service described in the article is the only recovery feature Apple offers. It must be set up before the device is lost.


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Aug 28, 2023 7:39 PM in response to umme288

If Find My iPhone is offline or not working, read this Apple Support article to get help; e.g., when you don't see your device listed, or you see an unexpected device or an alert that says your device is offline. --> If Find My is offline or not working - Apple Support


This support article has a list of things to do if your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen. --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

- The Find My service described in the article is the only recovery feature Apple offers. It must be set up before the device is lost.


Aug 28, 2023 7:57 PM in response to umme288

The iPhone will display as "Offline" if the battery has run down or the phone does not have a good Internet connection where it is currently located.


There is unfortunately nothing that you can do about this except keep checking a few times each day to see if the status of the phone has changed.


Also, you may not be aware that thieves are very fond of placing a stolen iPhone in a special type of bag that will not allow the phone to send or receive a signal.


It's too early to throw in the towel, but realistically there is almost a zero chance that you will ever see the phone again.





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