Find My iPhone 4.0

Apple – Freeware – iOS
out of 10201 votes

Enhanced Security with Find My iPhone

David Fischer

04/03/2025

Find My iPhone is an essential tool for Apple users that allows them to track, locate, and remotely manage their devices, ensuring peace of mind against loss or theft.

Find My iPhone is a free app that allows you to locate your misplaced iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac using any iOS device. By simply installing the app and signing in with your Apple ID, you can find your missing device on a map, remotely lock it, play a sound, display a message, or erase all the data on it.

In addition to these features, Find My iPhone also includes Lost Mode for iOS devices. This mode locks your device with a passcode and can display a custom message and contact phone number on the Lock Screen. Lost Mode also tracks the location history of your device, allowing you to view its recent locations right from the Find My iPhone app.

Please note that in order to use Find My iPhone, you must enable it in the iCloud settings on your device.

Features:

Locate your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac on a map
Play a sound for two minutes at full volume (even if your device is set to silent)
Remotely lock your device with a passcode
Display a custom message on the Lock Screen
View recent location history of your device while in Lost Mode (iOS devices)
Get driving directions to device location
Remotely erase all content and settings on your device
Battery charge indicator

New for iOS 9:

View your current location and the location of your missing device on the same map.
Cancel a pending erase request if your missing device is offline.

How Your Data is used:

When you use Find My iPhone, your device’s location, as well as information about your device and your account, will be sent to and retained by Apple for the purpose of providing you with the service. Your device’s location is only sent to Apple when you actively request it or if you enable the Send Last Location feature, which automatically sends your device’s last known location to Apple when the battery is critically low. Apple retains this location information for 24 hours, after which it is deleted.

Supported languages: English, Arabic, Australian English, Brazilian Portuguese, British English, Canadian French, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hong Kong Chinese, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mexican Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Requirements:

Find My iPhone 4.0 requires iOS 8 or later and iCloud. You can create a free Apple ID to use with iCloud on your iPhone iPad iPod touch or Mac.
Wi-Fi or cellular internet connection is required. WiFi-only devices must be connected to the Internet via a registered Wi-Fi network to be located.

Overview

Find My iPhone is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by Apple.

The latest version of Find My iPhone is 4.0, released on 09/20/2023. It was initially added to our database on 09/20/2023.

Find My iPhone runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Find My iPhone gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros

Can help locate lost or stolen Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches using GPS technology.
Allows users to remotely lock their devices, play a sound to help find them, or erase all data on the device to prevent unauthorized access.
Can be accessed through the iCloud website or the Find My iPhone app on another Apple device.
Integration with other Apple services such as iCloud and Apple ID for seamless experience.

Cons

Requires internet connection and location services to effectively track the device, which may not always be available in all circumstances.
Not compatible with non-Apple devices, limiting its usefulness for users with mixed device environments.
Users need to have an Apple ID and iCloud account set up in advance to use this service.
In some cases, the accuracy of the location provided may vary due to factors like GPS signal strength and device connectivity.

FAQ

What is Find My iPhone?

Find My iPhone is a feature provided by Apple that allows users to locate their lost or stolen iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.

How does Find My iPhone work?

Find My iPhone uses GPS and internet connectivity to track the device's location and show it on a map within the Find My app.

Do I need to enable Find My iPhone before my device is lost?

Yes, you must enable Find My iPhone in the device settings before losing the device for it to work.

What should I do if I lose my iPhone?

You should open the Find My app from another Apple device or access it via iCloud.com to locate your lost iPhone.

Can I track my iPhone if the battery is dead?

No, if your device's battery is dead, you won't be able to see its current location until it's powered on again.

What options do I have when I find my lost iPhone using Find My?

You can play a sound to help locate it, put it in Lost Mode to lock it and display a message, or erase the device remotely.

Is Find My iPhone available on all Apple devices?

Yes, Find My iPhone is available on all compatible Apple devices that support the feature and are linked to the same Apple ID.

Do I need an active internet connection for Find My iPhone to work?

Yes, your lost device needs to have an active internet connection through Wi-Fi or cellular data for location tracking to work.

What if someone finds my lost iPhone and tries to access it?

If you have enabled Activation Lock by using Find My iPhone, they will need your Apple ID and password to unlock it.

Can I use Find My iPhone for devices other than my own?

No, you can only use Find My iPhone for devices that are signed in with your Apple ID or devices that are shared with you via Family Sharing.

David Fischer

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.

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