Q: track stolen iphone
Hi There,
My cousin just bought a new iPhone, and long story short; It got stolen in the middle of busy city centre.
The question is; Is there any possibility of tracking the phone while it's off or track it as soon as it is activated (turned on). Even if the Find my iPhone isn't activated by the thief?
iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.3.1
Posted on Jul 18, 2016 11:46 AM
The thief is not the one that would be activating Find My iPhone. That has to be activated by the owner before the device is lost. Find My iPhone is turned on in Settings.
If the phone is off, then it cannot be tracked. See this support document for more instructions on what to do if your device is lost or stolen. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
Posted on Jul 18, 2016 11:49 AM