If your iPhone is lost or stolen and you don’t have access to an Apple device or iCloud account, there’s no need to worry. Because there are several methods to find the mobile phone and here we tell you what they are.
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You can call an Apple mobile phone from any Android device. However, the user must first make sure that the ‘Find My iPhone’ function is enabled in the iCloud account and initiate the search process by browsing in incognito mode on that default search engine.
It is important that the location of the iPhone is active. To do this, you must go to your phone’s settings and activate it in the ‘Privacy and Location’ section.
Once the required process is completed, continue with the instructions below:
In order to apply this method, Apple users must have previously installed Google Maps on their iPhones and the location record must be constantly updated within the platform. If you want to find your device using this Google app, follow the instructions below:
If the configuration is done correctly, users will be able to access the ‘Google Maps Timeline’ via the Android browser, They will have various search options, including searching for the device at a specific time of a specific day.
There are different ways to find iPhone from an Android device, this process is very simple and effective even if it is not connected to Wi-Fi network. But remember that even if these tools are available, iCloud is the official, safest and most effective method.
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There are a variety of apps available on the Play Store to suit your needs and search preferences that will streamline the process of finding your iPhone; Once properly configured, they allow you to see your device’s current location on a map and even activate an alarm. However, many of these apps may have hidden costs or require subscriptions to unlock certain features; Therefore, it is recommended to use them after exhausting all resources.
Among these apps, you can find xFi Locator, an ‘app’ that uses GPS technology to track iOS or Android devices. In addition to security features such as remote blocking or data deletion, we can also use Prey, which has a free version for personal use and a subscription feature for business users.
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If you can’t track your device by accessing iCloud, another viable option is to do so using the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number; it is unique and works as your device’s fingerprint.
To track using this method you need to do the following:
Please note that using this search method will not provide you with the current location of the device, but it may be useful in locking the device and preventing possible theft and fraud.
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JOHAN STEVEN GUERRERO
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