Apple retains location information and makes it accessible to you for 24 hours, after which it is deleted. If you choose to enable the Send Last Location feature, your device’s last known location will be automatically sent to Apple any time your device’s battery reaches a critically low level. Your device’s location is only sent to Apple if you actively request the location of a device or accessory. When you use Find My iPhone, your device’s location, as well as information about your device and your account will be sent to and retained by Apple so Apple can provide you with the service. Cancel a pending erase request if your missing device is offline.View your current location and the location of your missing device on the same map.

Remotely erase all content and settings on your device.Get driving directions to device location.View recent location history of your device while in Lost Mode (iOS devices).Display a custom message on the Lock Screen.Remotely lock your device with a passcode.Play a sound for two minutes at full volume (even if your device is set to silent).Locate your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac on a map.Please note that Find My iPhone must be enabled in iCloud settings on your device before you can locate it with this app. While in Lost Mode, your device can keep track of where it has been and report back so you can view its recent location history, right from the Find My iPhone app. Lost Mode locks your device with a passcode and can display a custom message and contact phone number right on the Lock Screen. Find My iPhone will help you locate your missing device on a map, remotely lock it, play a sound, display a message, or erase all the data on it.įor missing iOS devices, Find My iPhone also includes Lost Mode.

Simply install this free app, open it, and sign in with the Apple ID you use for iCloud. If you misplace your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, the Find My iPhone app will let you use any iOS device to find it and protect your data.

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