My iPad was stolen almost a year ago and who ever that took it turned off the location on my iPad device. So what I like to do is turn it on remotely so I can find it...
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iPad Pro, iPadOS 17
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” or stolen, 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 recover the iPad have been lost. For privacy and security, you can only enable Find My on a device that is physically in your possession.
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” or stolen, 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 recover the iPad have been lost. For privacy and security, you can only enable Find My on a device that is physically in your possession.
you can't alter settings in devices that you do not have physical access to.
this page list all the options you have
How can I turn on iPad location services remotely?
