Why does Find My iPhone not show last known location?


When you're using iCloud.com/find, you can't find your device's location if it's powered off, the battery has run out, or more than 24 hours has passed since its last location was sent to Apple.

How to find the last known location of iPhone when dead?

If Find My can't display the current location (because the phone is powered off or otherwise not sending its location), Find My displays the last location sent by the device or the last known location on the Find My network.

Why isn't Find My iPhone updating someone's location?

The location service should be enabled on your device; otherwise, Find My won't be able to fetch the location. Secondly, if you want to share your location with someone, the feature Share My Location should also be turned on. Open Settings and tap Privacy.

Why can't I see someone's current location on Find My iPhone?

“Location Not Available” means that the device is not currently sharing its location with the Find My app. This can happen if the device is in Airplane mode or if the user has turned off location sharing for the Find My app.

How can I find the last location of my iPhone offline?

If you turned on the Find My network, you can use the Find My app on any device that's signed in with the same Apple ID to see your device's location, even if it's offline. The last known location is stored for up to 7 days.

How do I find the last location of my iPhone when its turned off?

You can see your device's current or last known location in the Find My app. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to locate. If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is.

How do you know if someone turned off their location?

You can tell if it's off if you're offered to request their location. If they are hiding their location, you'll get a message confirming you can't see it. Turning off location sharing is okay. It's their choice and could be for many reasons.

Why isn t my daughter's iPhone location updating?

If your child's iOS device is in Power saving mode or airplane mode, location tracking will be disabled. For the location tracking feature to work correctly, please make sure the device is online, the location option is enabled and the device is not in battery saving mode.

Why would Find My iPhone not show a location?

If you set up location sharing and others still can't see your location, make sure Location Services is on in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Find My. See Control the location information you share on iPhone.

Why can't I see my wife's location on my iPhone?

Check her device's location settings: Make sure that the location services are enabled on your wife's device. On an iPhone, she can go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and ensure that it is turned on.

Why does someone's location say no location found?

For now, just remember that “Location Not Available” means the other person has stopped their location, and “No Location Found” means there's some sort of technical error and the other person hasn't stopped sharing their location. Related read Fix No Location Found Find My.

How can I find the last location of my dead phone?

Utilize built-in location features: Android and iOS provide built-in phone location features (Find My Device and Find My iPhone, respectively). Leverage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth trackers: These handy devices can be attached to your phone. If it is within range, you can trigger a loud alarm to find your phone.

Can I ping my phone if it's dead?

Choose Play Sound to cause your phone to ring at max volume for five minutes so you can find it. If you have a second Android device, like a tablet, download the Google Find My Device app and use it to locate your missing device. Download the Find My Device app and open it. Choose Continue on your profile.

Can I track my iPhone if it is off?

Apple's Find My network can be used to track a lost or stolen iPhone, even if it's been turned off or offline. For this to work, Find My Network will need to be enabled on the iPhone before it's lost. The feature is only available on the iPhone 11 and later models.

How do I turn on last location on my iPhone?

Tap your name, then tap Find My. If you want friends and family to know where you are, turn on Share My Location. Tap Find My [device], then turn on Find My [device]. To have the location of your device sent to Apple when the battery is low, turn on Send Last Location.

How do I get Find My iPhone to show my last location?

You can see your device's current or last known location in the Find My app. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to locate. If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is.

Does Find My iPhone show last used location?

If Find My can't display the current location (because the phone is powered off or otherwise not sending its location), Find My displays the last location sent by the device or the last known location on the Find My network.

Can I see someone's last location on iPhone?

Locate a friend Open the Find My app and select the People tab. Under People, choose the name of your friend who is sharing their location with you. Choose Directions to open Maps and then follow the directions to that current location.

How do you know if someone removed their location on iPhone?

You can either check for a notification in Find My app, search “Not Sharing Location” message, or check their name in people's tab. And if you're wondering how people stop sharing their location on iPhone, we've discussed the possible ways to operate without being detected.

Can you turn your location off without anyone knowing?

If you turn on Airplane Mode or turn off Location Services, the other person will not be notified that you have stopped sharing your location. However, they will be notified if you go to the Find My app and stop sharing your location with the person.

Can you pause your location on Find My iPhone?

Step 1: Go to the iOS settings menu and find the Settings icon from the home screen or Apps Library and tap on it to launch the app. Step 2: In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on “Privacy tab.” Step 3: Tap on Location Services and then toggle to turn the Location Services switch off.

How do I know if someone stopped sharing their location?

It's not always straightforward to clarify if someone stopped sharing location, but there are indications: No Available Location: The most evident sign is when you can no longer see the person's location on your map in the “Find My” app. It typically shows “Location Unavailable.”

How do I refresh Find My iPhone location?

In the new iOS 13 version of the app, there seems to be no way to refresh the location unless you completely close and then reopen the app.

Why can I no longer see someone's location on iPhone?

If a friend's location is not available on your iPhone, odds are that the issue is on your friend's phone, not yours. Ask your friend to make sure their phone is connected to WiFi or cellular, they're currently sharing their location, and that location services are enabled.

Does location not available mean they turned it off?

How do you know if someone has turned off their location? The no location available error message on the Find My app means that the person you are tracking has stopped sharing their location. To regain access, you need to re-request access to track their device.

How do I hide my location on my iPhone?

To stop sharing your location with all apps and services, for even a short period of time, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and turn off location sharing. This stops all apps on your device, such as Maps, from using your location.