Way to turn on location finder remotely.

Is there a way I can remotely turn location finder on my daughters iphone. She has run away and I am concerned for her safety.



Posted on Jan 18, 2026 11:05 AM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2026 11:21 AM

No. You need physical possession of the device to enable location services and find my.


If you are afraid for her safety, contact the police. The cellular carriers can track the location of any device on their network, but require a court order to do so.

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