Q: Is there a way I or the police can track my old phone that I've lost if the service is off but I have the imei number?

I've seemed to misplace my old phone and I think someone has now stolen it. However since it was my old phone it was like a back up and it is not on any service. Is there a way the poli or I can still track it with imei or serial number?

iPhone 5s

Posted on Aug 30, 2016 4:01 AM

I have this question too

Q: Is there a way I or the police can track my old phone that I've lost if the service is off but I have the imei number?

All replies

Helpful answers

by Jonathan UK,

Jonathan UK Aug 30, 2016 4:35 AM in response to IttyBittyJB
Level 7 (29,438 points)

Apple Watch

Aug 30, 2016 4:35 AM in response to IttyBittyJB
Hi

It is not possible to track your iPhone via the serial number or IMEI.

Find My iPhone is the only way you can track or locate your lost / stolen iPhone.

If Find My iPhone was enabled on your iPhone before it was lost / stolen, then you can activate Lost Mode. (If your iPhone is offline at the time, that setting will take effect the next time your iPhone is online).

Also follow the other instructions here:

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
Reply options

Link to this post

Q: Is there a way I or the police can track my old phone that I've lost if the service is off but I have the imei number?

All replies Helpful answers

by Jonathan UK,

All replies

Helpful answers