Lost my phone and didn't turn on Find my phone

Aurora_Liao28 · January 31

I have phone's IMEI code, How do I track the location of my phone?

elena code xzi4t · January 31

sorry to hear about your lost phone. If the "Find My" feature wasn't activated, locating your device becomes more challenging.

What phone are you using?

In the meantime check this guide What do I do if my phone or SIM card is stolen?

BlueGiant_L57D2 · January 31

Hi @Aurora_Liao28,

If you have not activated the location of your phone, you will not be able to locate it...

BradDoell · January 31

Hi @Aurora_Liao28

Sorry this happened to you. As others stated, there is nothing, other than calling the phone and hoping for the best, that can be done.

A snippet from the link below:

“Apple will never contact you to say that your iPhone or iPad has been found. ”
Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Cheers,

Brad

G225 code IRSGE · January 31

Hi, don't forget to report it lost and lock the SIM card in case a malicious person uses it.

jvh_NVPF2 · January 31

I ran into this issue too. Whoever took the phone turned it off immediately.

Most likely they'll reset it and try to resell it. Nothing much you can do but report it stolen so that every carrier can blacklist that IMEI so it can't be used for accessing cell towers.

BlueGiant_L57D2 · January 31

jvh_NVPF2

Jan 31, 2025

I ran into this issue too. Whoever took the phone turned it off immediately.
Most likely they'll reset it and try to resell it. Nothing much you can do but report it stolen so that every carrier can blacklist that IMEI so it can't be used for accessing cell towers.

Unless the phone is sent to another continent. It can then certainly be used.