offline iphone

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offline iphone

I have an IPhone 15 pro, it says when it is powered off that location is still findable for 24 hours but this is my issue. It is not working, the location is only showing the last time I used it and I am assuming that someone has stolen my phone.

I last used it at around 11:16 am and on the find my app it says last location at 11:16 am. It does not update and the phone now says it is offline, the area I first lost it was a deadzone for internet but the find my network was enabled and LOTS of phones are near this area but the location has never updated. Is there a way a thief could disable the *find my network* from working?

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on May 17, 2024 10:33 PM

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May 18, 2024 12:07 AM in response to dito65

Check if you have enabled everything that is needed for this feature to work.

Find My Network is enabled - See the pic below
iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, and above
With iOS 15 and above versions

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

iPhone is findable even when powered off. (iOS 15 and above)

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/Bluetooth 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 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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