However, apart from the recent update allowing the Find My to locate compatible third-party accessories too, you can now track down a powered-off or battery-dead iPhone too! Let me tell you everything about it and show you how to use the Find My app on iPhone or iPad running iOS 14 or 13.
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How to turn on Find My on iPhone and iPad
Note: In iOS 14 Enable offline finding settings may vary named with Find My Network.
How to use Find My app to locate your misplaced or lost device
Using the Find My app, you can locate your misplaced device and erase it if needed. From getting map directions to marking it as lost, the app will let you configure your device accordingly. However, make sure the missing device has to Find My iPhone/iPad enabled from the iPhone settings. If so, let’s get started with finding the location of your device.
See your lost device on a Map
If you’ve turned on Offline Finding, you can locate your device even if it’s not connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular data network.
Play a Sound
Ensure that if your device is offline, no sound will be played unless it’s connected to an internet network.
Mark your device as lost mode
What does it mean to Activate Mark As Lost?
This remotely locks your lost iPhone or iPad with a Passcode, securing your device information.Once it is activated, Apple Pay will be disabled automatically.A confirmation mail will be sent to the email address linked with your Apple ID. Later, when you recover your device, you’ll have to enter your passcode to unlock it.
Erase your device remotely
This is something you need to reconsider before going ahead as it cannot be undone. Make sure you’ve tried the above-mentioned steps to recover your device. Only then, proceed with the steps shared below. Erasing your device makes sense when you want to remove your data so no one can access it. Once you erase, all your credit and debit cards for Apple Pay are removed from your device. Also, you can’t locate it using the Find My app anymore. Note: If your lost device is covered with AppleCare+ Theft and Loss, consider filing a complaint instead of erasing it.
How to track your turned off or dead iPhone with iOS 15
With iOS 15 about to launch this fall, Apple leveled up its game in the Find My app by adding the feature to track down a powered-off or battery-dead iPhone. This left everyone startled about the working of this feature. Well, here’s what we know so far!
How will Find My locate your powered-off iPhone
Well, the science behind this is what can be called a masterpiece illusion. For the iPhone to remain trackable, it stays in what can be said a power reserve mode even after turned off or battery dead. This power reserve mode is capable enough to power the Bluetooth at all times, allowing the nearby iOS devices to have access to its Bluetooth signal and track its location. What’s more? That it can also be tracked even if the iPhone is reset to its factory settings.
Compatible devices
This is a real big deal for users as not all iPhone models support this feature. Like AirTag’s precision finding, this feature too requires the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology powered by Apple’s U1 chip. With that being said, the models that support this feature are:
iPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 miniiPhone 12 iPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro Max
Moreover, this feature isn’t supported on iPads or Apple Watches, even though the Series 6 watch houses the U1 chip.
Offline Tracking
Although the above feature is limited to the UWB technology, Apple has not let everyone down. There’s another feature in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, called Offline tracking, supported by all updated devices. The feature lets users track their device even if it’s not connected to the internet. It also works with the help of Bluetooth signals sent and received by the device to its nearby iOS/iPadOS devices. However, the feature becomes inactive once the device to be tracked is turned off.
How to locate your Friends with Find My app
Apart from being a device locator, Find My app also acts as a location-sharing app on your iPhone and iPad. You will love exchanging locations with your friends and family using this app. Here’s how you do it.
How to add Friends in Find My app on iPhone and iPad
How to share your location with Find My app
In the same way, you can stop sharing your location by turning off the toggle.
How to stop sharing your locations and remove a friend
How to track third-party accessories using Find My app
Let me show you the steps to add a ‘Works with Apple Find My’ third-party product to the app. Once added, you can see it on the map, play sound, enter Lost Mode, and get a notification when it is found. In short, the third-party products and accessories get the same options like iPhone, AirPods, Mac, Watch, etc. Before you begin: Update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 14.3 or iPadOS 14.3, respectively. At the time of launch, VanMoof’s latest S3, and X3 e-bikes, Belkin’s SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds, and the Chipolo ONE Spot worked with Find My. However, more third-party accessories will be supported in the future. It all depends on the manufactures’ interest to be a part of this program. You may also like to read these
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