Is Find My iPhone legit?

Symantec reports a new phishing scam targeting iPhone and iPad users who’ve lost their devices. iOS’ Find My iPhone feature includes Lost Mode, which enables users to lock a lost device remotely and display a message on the lock screen telling anyone who finds it how to contact its owner.

Is there a better app than Find My iPhone?

Prey Anti-Theft is a third-party app built to assist you in finding your lost or stolen device. It makes it extremely easy to find a missing device whether it is your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. Prey Anti-Theft includes superior features than both Apple’s Find My iPhone and Google’s Find Device for Android.

How specific is Find My iPhone?

The Find My iPhone or the new Find My app uses Apple’s location services to locate a particular device. Apple’s location services use Cell sites, WiFi hotspots, GPS, and Bluetooth to find out a device’s approximate location.

Can you see when someone uses Find My iPhone?

There is absolutely no way to know if anyone is tracking you using Find my iPhone. The ONLY way someone can track you is if they know your Apple ID and password, so if you suspect someone is tracking you simply change your password and they won’t be able to.

How do I Find my iPhone from my computer?

To use Find My iPhone from a computer, go to icloud.com/find and log in with your Apple ID and password. All of your devices will appear on a map. Tap All Devices at the top of the screen to view a list of all the devices that have Find My iPhone turned on and are linked to your Apple ID.

What should I do if I Lost my iPhone?

Use Find My iPhone to Erase/Wipe device to protect private information. Call your service provider and report your phone as lost or stolen. File a police report (only if you plan on filing an insurance claim) Change all of your email, social, and personal passwords linked to the lost or stolen device.

How do I activate Find my Phone?

Activate Find my iPhone. In order to activate the “Find my iPhone” app, you need to go to the main Settings > then tap your Apple ID banner > go to iCloud > and then scroll down to the Find my iPhone icon, tap on it and make sure it is turned on. This app not only allows you to find the lost iPhone but even does more of it.

How do I Find My Friends on my iPhone?

To check, go to the Settings app and tap iCloud. If you see your Apple ID displayed, you’re logged in. If not, tap Sign in with your Apple ID and type in your details. You’ll need to log in to iCloud to use Find My Friends. Next, go back to the Settings app and scroll down to Find Friends, then tap it.

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