Set Up Find My iPhone / Find My Device

The Problem

You lost your phone somewhere in the house. Or worse — it was stolen.

The Hack

iPhone: Settings > [Your Name] > Find My > On. Android: Settings > Security > Find My Device > On. Test it from a computer at icloud.com/find or google.com/android/find.

Why It Works

Find My uses GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth to pinpoint your device's location on a map. You can ring it (even on silent), lock it, display a message, or erase all data remotely.

Pro Tips

• Set it up NOW — before you need it
• Works even when the phone is offline (iPhone uses nearby Apple devices)
• Play Sound finds it in couch cushions
• Remote erase protects your data if it's truly gone