If the device is online, a sound starts after a short delay and gradually increases in volume, then plays for about 2 minutes. A Find My alert also appears on the device’s screen. If the device is offline, the sound plays the next time it connects to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
What does it mean when a sound was played on Find My iPhone?
Question: Q: “sound played on my iphone”
It sounds like a sound was played on your iPhone without your permission. This can only be done if someone else has access to your Apple ID or if it was done by someone in your Family Sharing group.
Can you tell if someone is watching you on 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.
What does sound pending mean on Find My phone?
‘Pending’ means something is waiting to happen. For the phone to make a noise it needs to receive the signal from iCloud, that means it needs a cellular data or internet connection.
Does Find My iPhone play sound when dead?
If the iPhone is offline but not dead, you can tap Play Sound to help you locate your iPhone when you get close to it. If the iPhone is dead, you can swipe up on the sidebar and toggle on Notify When Found to send notifications and a location update to your iPad the next time your lost iPhone is turned on.
What happens when you play sound on Find My Device?
Once you sign in to Find My Device and locate your device, you can use the Play Sound option, which plays a loud tone on your phone continuously at full volume for five minutes even if you turned the ringer off. Once you find your phone, you can hit the power button to stop the ringing.
How do I send a loud sound to someones iPhone?
To send a call alert after selecting the contact you want, tap the Call Alert button (the bell icon to the right of the talk button), enter the text and tap Send. You can also just tap Send and a default message of “Zello me!” will be sent.
How do you know if someone turned off their location?
There’s no surefire way to tell if someone has turned off their location on their iPhone. There are a few things you can do to try and figure it out. One thing you can do is open up the Settings app and go to Privacy > Location Services. From there, you can see which apps have access to your location.
Why does it say no location found on Find My iPhone?
If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is. If the device can’t be located: You see “No location found” under the device’s name. Under Notifications, turn on Notify When Found. You receive a notification once it’s located.
How do you ping a dead iPhone?
FIND iPHONE THAT IS OFFLINE OR DEAD
- Go to Find My app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on Devices tab.
- The list of All your devices synced with other will appear.
- Then tap on the iPhone name that you are trying to locate.
- A map will appear pinning the location of the iPhone.
- Directions will also appear.
Can you locate an iPhone if it is turned off?
You might not have Find My turned on. If your device is powered off, the battery has run out, or more than 24 hours has passed since its last location was sent to Apple, you can’t see your device’s location. Learn how you can still protect your information.
Can you track a phone if the location is off?
Yes, both iOS and Android phones can be tracked without a data connection. There are various mapping apps that have the ability to track the location of your phone even without the Internet connection.
Does Find My iPhone work when phone is broken?
Yes, you can disable Find My iPhone on a broken phone if it has a touch screen capacity! All you need is your iOS device handy.
Why do I have to turn off Find My iPhone for repair?
* If you’re unable to turn off Find My iPhone, Apple might not be able to service your device. This policy is in force to prevent unauthorized persons from servicing your device without your knowledge.
Do I need to turn off Find My iPhone before repair?
Why do I need to turn off Find My iPhone? You need to turn off Find My iPhone when you are having Asurion repair or replace it. Turning off Find My iPhone is a requirement of your insurance program and the claim process, and we may charge you a substantial fee if you don’t turn it off.
