Please how can I find the owner to a lost device
dorcas223
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Finding the owner to lost device
Posted on Oct 10, 2026 8:42 AM
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Limnos
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User level: Level 10 (462,771 points)Oct 10, 2026 8:45 AM in response to dorcas223
If you have found a device, turn it on and see if there's a message. The owner may have done this:
Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Use Find My to locate your lost Apple device or AirTag - Apple Support
"What happens if you activate Mark As Lost
...You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location."
Some things the person who lost the phone may be trying --> How to find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Otherwise turn it into authorities responsible for dealing with lost items.
Chattanoogan
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User level: Level 8 (43,489 points)Oct 10, 2026 8:51 AM in response to dorcas223
First if there’s a “lost and found” or other “authority” … (using your judgement as to who is appropriate) … turn it over to them.
Leave the iPhone or iPad (?) powered-on where it has a signal and see if the owner adds a message w/ return instructions.
Bob Timmons
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User level: Level 10 (199,348 points)Oct 10, 2026 8:50 AM in response to dorcas223
You can also leave the phone powered on to see / hear if the owner calls the iPhone to see if anyone answers.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256373745