How To Track Your Lost iPhone

Have you ever felt a brief moment of panic when you reached for your phone and feared it was gone?? Hopefully, it’s not a feeling you encounter frequently. Losing your iPhone can be a distressing experience. However, there are ways to track and potentially recover your lost device.

In this article, we will guide you through the steps to track a lost iPhone and increase the chances of getting it back.

Find My App: The first line of defense

Apple’s Find My application is a powerful tool that can help you locate your lost device. Here’s how to use it:

• Access Find My app: On another Apple device or through the iCloud website (www.icloud.com), sign in to your Apple ID associated with the lost iPhone.

• Locate your device: In the app or website, select the lost iPhone from the list of devices. The app will display the approximate location of your device on a map.

• Take action: Depending on the situation, you have several options. You can play a sound on the iPhone to help locate it if it’s nearby. You can enable Lost Mode, which locks the device and displays a custom message with your contact information. Additionally, you can remotely wipe the device to protect your data if recovery seems unlikely.

Find My App: Location Sharing

The ‌Find My‌ app allows you to locate friends and family members that have shared their location with you. You can view their location using the “People” tab within the ‌Find My‌ app. If you share your location before losing the iPhone to a friend/family member, they can help you locate it. 

All they need is to open the Find My app on their device and select the “Devices” tab. The missing iPhone should appear on the list of devices associated with the Sharing group.

Contact your Service Provider

If you could not track your iPhone using the Find My app, contact your service provider immediately. They can help disable your device to prevent unauthorized use and potentially assist in tracking its location. 

A unique serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is available with every iPhone you buy. When buying a refurbished phone from Badili, please note it down for such a possibility. This is the number law enforcement and your service provider will use to track your phone. 

Badili Africa aims to provide the best value-for-money smartphones, which are reliable and pre-owned at competitive prices. However, you can only realize the full value of a phone if you don’t lose it quickly. Ensure you take precautions early so that the above steps become successful.