Is there a way to find a friend's iPhone by phone number?

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1Use Find My iPhone

Step 1 Open "Find My iPhone" on another device.

1Open Find My iPhone on another device. On your mobile device, open the Find My iPhone app or go to the iCloud website in your browser.

Step 2 Log in using your Apple ID.

2Log in using your Apple ID. Use your Apple ID and password to log in to the account you use on your iPhone.

If you are using someone else's device, you may need to tap the log out button in the upper right corner of the application interface first, and then log in to your account using your own Apple ID.

Step 3 Tap your iPhone.

3. Tap your iPhone. It should appear in the device list below the map. The location of your phone will be displayed on the map.

If your phone is almost out of battery, or is turned off, the phone will automatically send its last known location to Apple before shutting down.

Step 4 Touch to operate.

4. Touch operation. It's located at the bottom center of the screen.

Step 5 Touch to play the sound.

5 Touch to play the sound. This button is located in the lower left corner of the screen. If the device is nearby, it will play a sound to help you determine its location.

Step 6 Tap Lost Mode.

6Tap Lost Mode. It's located at the bottom center of the screen. Use this option if you think your lost phone will be picked up by someone else, or if you think your phone has been stolen.

Enter your phone's unlock code. Set a string of random numbers as the unlock code. Please do not use numbers that are closely related to you: social security number, birthday, driver's license number, or other numbers that are closely related to personal information.

You can also display a message with a contact phone number on your device's lock screen.

If your iPhone is still online, it will immediately lock the device and the device cannot be reset without an unlock code. You can view your phone's current location and track changes in its location.

If the phone is powered off, it will lock the device as soon as the phone is powered on. And you will receive a notification email, and then you can track the location of your phone.

Back up your iPhone to iCloud regularly in case you need to restore erased data later.

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2 Try other methods

Step 1 Dial your mobile phone.

1Dial your mobile phone. Use a landline or a friend's cell phone to try calling your lost iPhone. If it's nearby, you might hear it ringing and find your phone.

When calling a cell phone, go from room to room looking for it.

If there is no other mobile phone available, but you have a computer, try visiting the ICantFindMyPhone.com website. Enter your phone number into the website and it will make the call for you.

Check hard-to-reach places.

Step 2 Leverage social media.

2 Take advantage of social media. Notify everyone that your phone is missing on social platforms such as Weibo, QQ, Twitter or Facebook.

Step 3 Check with local law enforcement agencies.

3 Check with local law enforcement agencies. You may be able to find your lost iPhone at police stations and lost and found offices near your lost iPhone.

You can also report it if you think your phone has been stolen.

If you have your iPhone's IMEI or MEID identification number, you may want to give it to law enforcement officials when you report a crime. If the phone is sold to someone else, they can help you track it.

Step 4 Try to use the lost property search directory ("Missing Phones directory") to find your lost iPhone.

4. Try to use the lost property search directory ("Missing Phones directory") to find your lost iPhone. "Missing Phones directory" is an online website that allows you to find a device by entering its IMEI number. You can find it at MissingPhones.org.

Step 5 If you are sure your phone is lost, please contact your operator.

5. If you are sure your phone is lost, please contact your operator. If you believe your phone has been stolen, or if you think you will never find it again, contact your carrier immediately. [1]

If you think you can get your phone number back quickly, some carriers can also suspend the "block" service.

If you think your phone has been stolen, you will need to apply for a chargeback for any subsequent charges.

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3Open "Find My iPhone"

Step 1 Open the Settings app.

1Open the Settings app. Generally, it is located on the home screen with the gray gear icon (⚙️).

Step 2 Tap your Apple account (Apple ID). 2

Tap your Apple ID. It's at the top of the Settings menu, and if you've added your own account, your name and avatar will appear here.

If you are not logged into your account yet, please click Sign in (your device), enter your account name and password, and then click the Sign In button.

If your iOS device is running an older version, there may not be an "Apple ID" section in the Settings menu.

Step 3 Tap the iCloud button.

3Tap the iCloud button. It's in the second section of the menu.

Step 4 Scroll the screen and tap Find My iPhone.

4Scroll the screen and tap Find My iPhone. It's under the "Apps that use ICLOUD" section in the menu.

Step 5 Slide the "Find My iPhone" slider to the "On" position.

5Slide the "Find My iPhone" slider to the "On" position. It will turn green. After enabling this feature, you can use other devices to track the location of your iPhone.

Step 6 Slide the Send Last Position slider to the On position.

6Slide the Send Last Position slider to the On position. When the phone is almost out of battery, it will automatically send its last known location to Apple before shutting down.

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The Find My iPhone feature will not be able to locate your iPhone if the phone is in airplane mode.

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If you think your phone has been stolen and you successfully track its location. At this point, never go get it back alone. If you go to retrieve your phone alone, you may get hurt. Please report it to the police in time and seek police help.