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How do I locate my lost iPhone?

i lost my phone can you help me



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Original Title: Lost my iPhone

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 21, 2026 10:10 AM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jan 21, 2026 10:15 AM

Tap or click on the link below for instructions. We cannot track or find your phone. That is up to you. If you do not want these instructions, you can ignore them.


How to find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Jan 21, 2026 10:13 AM in response to Irina_2_

We are only Apple Volunteers and don't have the power to track your iPhone. Neither does Apple as that data is encrypted. If you have another device or computer, you can log onto Find My and track the location. Some things to note.


  • Ignore any messages claiming that the device was found
  • Do not try to retrieve the iPhone yourself
  • Keep the iPhone tied to your Find My Account
  • Contact your carrier to blacklist it.


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