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How to track a lost iPhone using IMEI when Find My iPhone is off?

Hi!! I would like to get help I do have my lost iPhone14 pro I’m still locating it but it’s shows me that still offline so my question is this I can get some more information to get my location and it’s IMEI


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Original Title: Lost devices

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Read this support article about what to do if a iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen -->

If your iPhone or iPad was stolen - Apple Support

- The Find My service described in the article is the only recovery feature Apple offers. It must be set up before the device is lost.

- Note that if you remotely erase your device as instructed in this article, if you subsequently remove it from your account as in this article --> Review devices signed in to your Apple Account - Apple Support , then according to this article --> How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support you remove activation lock from the device. Do not remove it from your account. If you do then a finder or thief will have an unlocked device that can be used by another person.

“Don't remove the device from Find My, even if you remotely erase it. Removing the device from your Find My list removes Activation Lock, which will make it easier for the thief to unlock and resell your device.”


The chances of locating a device depend upon which features you selected in:

Set up Find My on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices - How to turn on Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Apple Support


Read this support article to learn what you can do if Find My iPhone or Find My iPad isn't enabled on your missing device --> How to find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If Find My is offline or not working, read this Apple Support article to get help; e.g., when you don't see your device listed, or you see an unexpected device or an alert that says your device is offline. --> If Find My is offline or not working - Apple Support

iteriteka wrote:
Hi!! I would like to get help I do have my lost iPhone14 pro I’m still locating it but it’s shows me that still offline so my question is this I can get some more information to get my location and it’s IMEI


You cannot locate your iPhone via its IMEI. The only electronic mechanisms available to you are

  • Find My / Find My Network
  • Calling the phone and listening for the sound of "ringing" (if it is within hearing range)