find my lost iphone

If your iPhone is lost, you need to take steps to find the device and protect your data. It's important to act quickly, as the smartphone may end up in the wrong hands.

Using the Find My iPhone app

You can use the Find My iPhone app (formerly known as Find My) to locate your lost iPhone. Here's how:

Open the app on another Apple device or on the iCloud.com website

Log in with your Apple ID.

Select "Devices" and find your lost iPhone in the list.

Tap on the device to see its location on the map.

If necessary, enable "Lost Mode" (which will lock the smartphone) or set off a sound alarm.

Contacting the police

You should contact the police if:

you are unable to find the device using the apps;

you are certain that the phone has been stolen;

you have successfully located the device, but the person on the other end is not answering or is dropping calls.

When contacting law enforcement, you should:

Choose the nearest police station.

Provide the employees with proof that the phone belongs to the owner (a receipt or packaging).

Write a statement and specify all the details of the gadget, such as its color, the presence of a case, and the type and location of any damage.

If there is a last known location, provide it.

Data protection

To protect your data on your iPhone after it is lost, it is recommended to:

Change the passwords for important accounts.

Remove the phone from the trusted devices list in your Apple account.

Block the SIM card through your carrier to prevent anyone from using the number.

It is also important to inform your contacts on social media and messaging apps about the loss of your phone, so that your friends and acquaintances do not fall victim to scammers acting on behalf of the owner.

What to do if your phone is lost or stolen.

Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support