User level: Level 1 (4 points)I lost my iphone 13pro i used find my phone but it is still offline until now
Posted on Oct 19, 2026 7:26 AM
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 19, 2026 7:29 AM in response to Mercykhatondi
Mercykhatondi wrote:
I lost my iphone 13pro i used find my phone but it is still offline until now
If an iPhone is not powered on and connected to a network, Find My can't show it's location, unless it comes close to another iPhone which is powered on and connected to a network. This means you'll need to look for it the old fashioned, with your eyes and trace your steps way.
See this --> How to find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
User level: Level 10 (756,437 points)Oct 19, 2026 7:29 AM in response to Mercykhatondi
Post notices around where it got lost, and if applicable, contact the Lost & Found department of the facility involved.
Since Find My doesn't show a location, neither you nor Apple can find out where it is.
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User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)Oct 19, 2026 7:29 AM in response to Mercykhatondi
Switched Off? Still traceable: Even if the iPhone is switched off it is findable, see the pic below.
iPhone is findable even when powered off. (iOS 15 and above)
Did you enable Find My network? See the pic below
If yes, read below how it may get located.
The Find My network is an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you locate your device.
From the above, I infer that when another device comes in close proximity to your powered-off device the GPS/Bluetooth from both devices will form a network and your device's location info will be displayed to you on your device only. As long as both devices are/have...
Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac
Did you enable Find My network? See the pic below
If yes, read below how it may get located.
The Find My network is an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you locate your device.
From the above, I infer that when another device comes near your powered-off device the GPS/Bluetooth from both devices will form a network and your device's location info will be displayed to you on your device only. As long as both devices are/have...
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)Oct 19, 2026 7:30 AM in response to Mercykhatondi
This may help --> Do's and Don'ts for lost iPhones - Switch… - Apple Community
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378979