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emilswils Author

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How can I identify the owner of lost AirPods?

Found someone's airpods and have serial # and last 3 digits of thier phone number. Help me find them!

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Posted on Sep 28, 2024 4:25 PM

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Zachyy

Level 7

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Posted on Sep 28, 2024 4:46 PM

If Lost Mode is enabled on the AirPods, you can bring them near your device and open the case. The owner’s contact information should show up. You can also use the Find My app to do this.

However, if Lost Mode is not enabled, there’s no other way to find the owner. In such cases, I recommend taking the AirPods to a local law enforcement station, where the owner can pick them up.

We aren't allowed to exchange personal information here in the forums, so you won't find the owner here.

Best of luck, and thank you for doing the right thing in returning the lost AirPods to the owner! 😇

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