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User profile for user: Ale2g
Ale2g Author
User level: Level 1
8 points

Find My not updating AirTag location on my iPhone with iOS 18.4.1

Hi everyone,


I’m experiencing an issue with one of my AirTags that I hope someone can help me with.


The AirTag is physically with me, but in the Find My app it still shows a location from months ago (specifically, over 3 months ago), and says “last seen at [that old location].” It doesn't update its current position, and I'm unable to make it play a sound.


What I’ve tried so far:


  • Made sure Bluetooth is on
  • Restarted my iPhone
  • Removed and reinserted the battery of the AirTag
  • Checked that Find My and Find My network are enabled in my iCloud settings
  • Tried to trigger a location update by moving around with the AirTag
  • Confirmed that the AirTag is associated with my Apple ID
  • Despite all this, the location does not update.


Has anyone else experienced this issue?


Is there a way to force a location refresh or reset the AirTag without removing it from my Apple ID?

Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated!


Thanks in advance,


Alessio


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Posted on Apr 22, 2025 11:48 AM

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User profile for user: Alicia_C906
Alicia_C906
User level: Level 1
50 points

Apr 24, 2025 5:37 AM in response to Ale2g

Same issue here. Also, I am suddenly being prompted to input my passcode like every hour or so when I try to unlock my phone. I get the message- passcode required to enable Face ID. I have never been more frustrated with Apple. My AirPod pro 2 no longer have quality noise cancellation, and Apple doesn’t address any of these issues.

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