i just updated ios 26. cannot ping phones in find my iphone app
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Original Title: Cannot Ping
Never mind. It was a setting. I found the problem. I was on the people tab, not the device tab. Again, I’m not the most savvy when it comes to these phones But thank you for your input
Sthpoleman wrote:
Never mind. It was a setting. I found the problem. I was on the people tab, not the device tab. Again, I’m not the most savvy when it comes to these phones But thank you for your input
I made that same mistake when I first got an AirTag. Glad you got it sorted.
On which version is your device? If possible, can you use your/someone's device to ping devices on other Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod touch?
Sthpoleman wrote:
My wife’s and kids iphones. No error messages, the option just doesn’t show up anymore. And I also can’t see their watches or the iPads. Only their phones
Are you using Family Sharing?
Share locations with family members and locate their lost devices on iPhone - Apple Support
iOS 26.1. I checked my wife’s phone and it’s doing the same way. Before the update, I was able to play a sound. Now, it’ll help me find it by direction but I used the play sound for more than just finding the phone. I used it to wake my kids up sometimes if they put their phones on silent. It seems almost like apple got rid of this function but I don’t know enough about anything to say if they did or it’s a setting
My wife’s and kids iphones. No error messages, the option just doesn’t show up anymore. And I also can’t see their watches or the iPads. Only their phones
Yes. I just checked and it’s weird. I’m sharing with my kids but not my wife. I clicked on the share button and it won’t stay on. However, I can still locate her in messages and on the find my iPhone app.
What devices are you trying to ping? What happens when you try? Are you getting any error messages? If so, what do they say?
Unable to ping devices in Find My iPhone app after iOS 26 update
