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How to set up and use Find My iPhone

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-find-my-iphone' title="How to set up and use Find My iPhone"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/11/find_iphone_setup_hero_updated.jpg?itok=VNvXlERn' />[/url]</p> <p>Find My iPhone lets you remotely track your lost, stolen, or misplaced Apple device — be it an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac — from virtually anywhere, as long as the device in question has some kind of internet connection. Not only can Find My iPhone help you locate a stolen or lost device, it can also assist in remotely wiping your private information so your device data doesn't fall into the wrong hands. If you're not sure where to start, we can walk you through enabling Find My iPhone on all your devices as well as how to track them both on the web and through the Find My iPhone app!</p> <!--break--> <ul><li><a href="#enable-ios">How to enable Find My iPhone on iPhone and iPad[/url]</li> <li><a href="#enable-mac">How to enable Find My iPhone on your Mac[/url]</li> <li><a href="#find-my-iphone-web">How to access Find My iPhone via the web[/url]</li> <li><a href="#find-my-iphone-ios">How to access Find My iPhone on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch[/url]</li> </ul><h2><a name="enable-ios" id="enable-ios">[/url]How to turn on Find My iPhone for your iPhone or iPad</h2> <ol><li>Launch the <strong>Settings app</strong> on your iPhone or iPad. </li> <li>Tap on <strong>iCloud</strong></li> <li>Tap on <strong>Find My iPhone</strong>.</li> <li>Turn <strong>On</strong> the option for <strong>Find My iPhone</strong>.</li> </ol><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-find-my-iphone' title="How to set up and use Find My iPhone"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/find_iphone_enable_ios_howto_updated.jpg?itok=SdE2ZfUT' />[/url]</p> <h2><a name="enable-mac" id="enable-mac">[/url]How to turn on Find My iPhone for your Mac</h2> <ol><li>Click on the <strong>Apple menu</strong> in the upper left corner of your Mac. </li> <li>Click on <strong>System Preferences</strong>. </li> <li>Click on <strong>iCloud</strong>. </li> <li>Turn <strong>On</strong> the option for <strong>Find My Mac</strong> — you will need to scroll to the bottom to see it. </li> </ol><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-find-my-iphone' title="How to set up and use Find My iPhone"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/icloud_find_mac_enable_howto_1.jpg?itok=w60v4odA' />[/url]<a href='http://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-find-my-iphone' title="How to set up and use Find My iPhone"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/icloud_find_mac_enable_howto_2.jpg?itok=cyNwUPkP' />[/url]</p> <h2><a name="find-my-iphone-web" id="find-my-iphone-web">[/url]How to use Find My iPhone on the web</h2> <p>If you have a computer handy, you can easily track your missing iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac on the web via iCloud.com. It's as easy as following these steps:</p> <ol><li>Go to <a href="htp://www.icloud.com">iCloud.com[/url] in any web browser. </li> <li>Log into your iCloud account.</li> <li>Click on <strong>Find my iPhone</strong> in the main menu. </li> <li>Click on <strong>All Devices</strong> at the top. </li> <li>Click the <strong>device name</strong> for the device you'd like to track. </li> <li>You can zoom in and out on the map to track it more closely, or you can choose from one of the modes listed in the upper right. Here is an explanation of what each does:</li> </ol><ul><li><strong>Play sound</strong> - Plays an audible tone, even if your device is on vibrate or silent. This is the option you'll want to use if your iPhone or iPad has gone missing around the house. </li> <li><strong>Lost mode</strong> - If you use this option, you'll be asked to enter a phone number that will display on the screen of your lost device. Someone can then use this number to call if they find the device. An audible tone will also be played to draw attention to the device. </li> <li><strong>Erase</strong> - If you don't think you're going to be able to retrieve the device, or you're worried about someone accessing your private data, you can remotely delete everything on it in order to protect your information.</li> </ul><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-find-my-iphone' title="How to set up and use Find My iPhone"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/find_iphone_track_mac_updated_howto_1.jpg?itok=Sq9cKD4H' />[/url]<a href='http://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-find-my-iphone' title="How to set up and use Find My iPhone"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/find_iphone_track_mac_updated_howto_2.jpg?itok=Rvwd8JK6' />[/url]</p> <h2><a name="find-my-iphone-ios" id="find-my-iphone-ios">[/url]How to use Find My iPhone on iPhone and iPad</h2> <p>Not only can you track a lost iPhone, iPad, or Mac on the web, you can also download the free Find My iPhone app from the App Store if you don't already have it installed.</p> <ul><li>Find My iPhone - Free - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648?mt=8&amp;at=10l3Vy&amp;ct=d_im" title="" rel="nofollow">Download Now[/url]</li> </ul><p>You can then track any device linked to your iCloud account by following these steps:</p> <ol><li>Launch the <strong>Find My iPhone app</strong> from any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch</li> <li>Log in with your iCloud ID. </li> <li>Tap on the name of the device you'd like to track. </li> <li>Pinch and zoom in order to view the map more closely, or tap on <strong>Actions</strong> at the bottom to see your options. </li> <li>Here you have the same 3 options you have in the web view of iCloud: Play Sound, Lost Mode, and Erase</li> </ol><ul><li><strong>Play sound</strong> - Plays an audible tone, even if your device is on vibrate or silent. This is the option you'll want to use if your iPhone or iPad has gone missing around the house. </li> <li><strong>Lost mode</strong> - If you use this option, you'll be asked to enter a phone number that will display on the screen of your lost device. Someone can then use this number to call if they find the device. An audible tone will also be played to draw attention to the device. </li> <li><strong>Erase</strong> - If you don't think you're going to be able to retrieve the device, or you're worried about someone accessing your private data, you can remotely delete everything on it in order to protect your information.</li> </ul><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-find-my-iphone' title="How to set up and use Find My iPhone"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/find_iphone_track_ios_howto_updated.jpg?itok=rSxSl5dU' />[/url]</p> <p>That's it! Keep in mind that if you think your device was stolen, but you're able to track it, it's always best to get local law enforcement involved rather than trying to retrieve a stolen device on your own.</p> <p>It's also worth mentioning that if you were using Apple Pay on the device that was lost or stolen, it's a good idea to remotely wipe your credit card information via iCloud on the web. If you aren't sure how, you can follow our guide:</p> <ul><li>How to remotely delete all credit cards from Apple Pay</li> </ul></div></div></div><div id="comment-wrapper-nid-14131"></div><img width='1' height='1' src='http://tipb.com.feedsportal.com/c/33998/f/616881/s/406b062e/sc/4/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/>

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