boomer560
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Q: HOw can i locate a lost iphone without the "find my iphone" app

MY daughter has lost her ipod 4g.  I previously was able to locate her via the find my iphone app, however, her ipod no longer shows up on my device list since its been gone.  Any suggestions?  Or should i just consider it gone forever?

Posted on Feb 6, 2012 1:52 PM

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Q: HOw can i locate a lost iphone without the "find my iphone" app

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  • by lllaass,Helpful

    lllaass lllaass Feb 6, 2012 1:54 PM in response to boomer560
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    Feb 6, 2012 1:54 PM in response to boomer560

    You can try here but I suspect eiher the battery is dead, wifi is off, or the iPod has been restored.

    iCloud: Troubleshooting Find My iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac

    Report to police an change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPOd.  Apple will not help.

  • by Philly_Phan,Helpful

    Philly_Phan Philly_Phan Feb 6, 2012 1:55 PM in response to boomer560
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    Feb 6, 2012 1:55 PM in response to boomer560

     

    Change your iTunes (Apple ID) password along with any other password that was stored in the iPod.  If any passwords are associated with credit cards, contact the CC company and get your card replaced (with a new number).  If any passwords are associated with your bank or any savings institution, contact them also and discuss approprate action with them.

     

     

    The "Find my..." function is pretty much useless if the device is in the hands of a thief.  All that is necessary is for the thief to connect to any computer with iTunes and "Restore as new."

     

    The only real protection you have is with the personal information on the device rather than the physical device itself.  This requires action before the device is lost/stolen.  Something as small as an iPod should have a strong 8-digit (or longer) password AND be configured for automatic wipe in the event of ten consecutive incorrect password entries.