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Hello everyone! Unfortunately, no one is insured against the risk of losing or theft of their beloved iPhone. Such a situation can happen to absolutely any person - you cannot protect yourself from it. The situation becomes especially sad when you look at the statistics on the resolution of cases of theft. mobile phones- the numbers are not very comforting. But what are they disappointing ... they are very frightening!
But! Don't immediately despair, get discouraged, and sprinkle ashes on your head. Why? Because sometimes the situation can still be resolved in your favor - after all, the possibility of finding a lost iPhone still remains. Yes, the chances are not maximum ... but they are! This is what will be discussed in today's publication.
Are you ready? Let's go!
Features and means of finding a turned off iPhone
About Find My iPhone
Let's immediately dispel the illusions of many users: miraculously find a turned off iPhone without the corresponding presetting at the moment it is impossible. But every iPhone user running iOS version 7 and newer - starting with the mentioned edition operating system, Apple offers its users a very useful feature called Find My iPhone. It is she who is the main tool for finding a lost phone.
There are a few things to note.
At first, this function you must first activate. In general, it can be enabled initially, but it doesn't hurt to check () and play it safe.
Secondly, the "Find iPhone" function allows you to track the movements of the switched off gadget in real time. It also either provides data about the last location of the device before it was turned off, or it makes it possible to determine where the iPhone is after turning it on.
To activate the mentioned function, find the iCloud section in Settings, click on Find iPhone, and activate the option, if it is disabled, by moving the slider accordingly.
To find a lost iPhone with the mentioned function in an activated state, you need to go to the iCloud.com service website and go to the appropriate section. Information about the last location of the device before turning off, or about its current location, if the gadget turned on, will be shown on an interactive map.
Special applications
Another effective preparatory tool that can help you find your lost or stolen iPhone in the future is the Find My Phone app, available for download from the official App Store.
In addition to the main device, you will need another iPhone or iPad. You also need to install the aforementioned application on it.
Having lost your iPhone, you can enter the program from another "apple" gadget, go through the authorization process and find out where the lost smartphone was before disconnecting. If the device is turned on, the corresponding changes will be displayed on the interactive map.
Although at its core, the Find My iPhone application is the same "Find iPhone" service that was written about earlier, only displayed in a separate program.
Lost mode
Standard iOS function- Lost mode. It is not intended to search for a lost smartphone, but rather is designed for the honesty and conscientiousness of the one who finds the loss. If the above function is activated, the first time connecting iPhone before charging, it will display a notification with a predetermined text, for example, an offer to call a specific number and return the smartphone for a fee.
More details about Lost Mode (how to enable, disable and many more different points) -.
Law enforcement assistance
For personal reassurance in terms of the fact that you have taken all the available steps to find your iPhone, you can file a statement about its loss / theft to the police. Bring your passport with you, as well as the iPhone box and accompanying documents.
The means available to the police, in some cases, allow you to find smartphones by IMEI (individual identification number of the device -), but, unfortunately, no one can provide you with 100% guarantees of a successful outcome of the search operation.
The most interesting thing is that the police officers before searching for serial number are asked to turn off Lost Mode. And this is where a dilemma arises.
- One side - active mode lost, this is the only chance that no one will be able to use your device without knowing the Apple ID. And turning it off means giving the attacker full control over the gadget.
- On the other hand, in recent years, the tools used by law enforcement agencies for such operations have improved significantly. And the likelihood of finding a lost and turned off iPhone with the participation of the police is still there.
The main thing is not to worry about the fact that when you apply, they will look at you as if you were crazy. Now - searching for a phone by IMEI is a completely normal practice.
The latest patented Apple developments
Apple has received a patent for an innovative development that radically changes the idea of \ u200b \ u200bthe possibilities of finding lost smartphones. We are talking about a significant improvement in the security system of the gadget - the so-called. zombie mode, when activated, the iPhone pretends to be turned off, but in reality remains tracked.
Presumably, the implementation will be as follows: a person who has found or stolen an iPhone, when connected to a charger, will see a notification with a request to enter a password. On condition of incorrect input, the mentioned mode is activated. Then the iPhone will be able to send to the specified email address a photo of the intruder, send a message with the specified text at the specified coordinates, pretend to be turned off, transmitting data about your location, etc. - the exact list of available features will become known only after the official release of the function.
Now you know about the available and emerging methods for detecting a turned off iPhone. Take into account the recommendations of this note and protect yourself in advance from the irrecoverable loss of your favorite smartphone in case of its loss / theft.
P.S. Aside from all the tips, a little luck comes in handy while searching. Where can I get it? It is enough to put "like" and click on the buttons social networks... And that's it, success is guaranteed! Let's try!)
We are forced to upset you, but most likely you will not succeed and you will not be able to use this phone. After all, the protection of smartphones and Apple tablets is on the very high level... Moreover, in your case it is activated Activation Lock that turns on when you use Find My iPhone. You can read more about this in our article.
How to unlock a found iPhone
Without a password from the iCloud account of the owner of the phone - nothing. You shouldn't have inserted your SIM card into the found phone, because the phone could have been stolen before you found it. And the owner could write a statement to the police.
Instead, it was worth trying to contact the owner of the iPhone. But, in your case, as I understand it, this is no longer possible - you do not have any information about the owner.
The only option that you have, if you cannot find the owner, is to sell the device “for spare parts”. Of course in this case the cost of the phone will be far from the cost of a working iPhone.
Please note: there are sites on the Internet that offer to unblock any iPhone... Naturally, not free. We strongly do not recommend that you try to use their services, because with a high probability you will be left without money, and the blocking from the phone will not disappear anywhere. After all, there is no way to get around it, at least at the moment.
If you have any questions or need additional comments, write in the comments on this page, we will be happy to help you!
If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode or if your device is locked off, you've come to the right place. There are many ways if you see a message like "iPhone is disconnected. Connect to iTunes". How to unlock the device in this case? Forgetting your phone password can sometimes be a tedious task. In this post, we will provide different solutions to unlock iPhone 6/6 Plus / 6s if you forgot your password.
3 ways to hack an iPhone password
Method 1. How to log into iPhone if forgot all passwords through iTunes
We can use iTunes to unlock iPhone when the password is forgotten. There are two scripts for removing password in iTunes:
Scenario A: If syncing using iTunes:
1. Connect iPhone via USB to your computer.
2. Open iTunes on your computer.
3. iTunes syncs your iPhone and automatically creates backup all data.
4. After syncing and backing up is complete, click Restore iPhone. This will remove the passcode on your iPhone.
5. Click "Restore backup»In iTunes and select the most recent backup to restore data on your device. You can now unlock your iPhone without a passcode.
Scenario B: If your iPhone is not yet synced with iTunes, you can use recovery mode to unlock iPhone without a password:
1. Use to with disabilities into recovery mode. Upon successful entry into recovery mode, you will see a connection to the iTunes icon on the screen of your device.
2. If you have never synchronized with iTunes to restore your device, you will need to use the recovery mode. This will erase the data on the device and its password. Open iTunes> force restart> select "Restore".
Method 2. How to Unlock iPhone 6/6 Plus Using Tenorshare 4uKey
Forgotten iPhone password either the device is disabled, you want to remove the passcode on the iPhone, the article also presents one of the simplest and quick ways solutions to your problem. is an iPhone unlocking tool that allows you to unlock your iPhone without a passcode. The software is also available in Russian.
Download and install the program on your PC / Mac before we start.
Step 1. Run the program and connect iPhone to computer via USB cable.
Step 2. After the tool recognizes your device, you can click "Start" to remove the code iPhone access.
Step 3. Before unlocking iPhone passcode, please download latest version iOS firmware through the Internet.
Step 4. When software downloads to your computer, you can click Open Now to start iPhone recovery without access code.
Step 5. The whole process takes a few minutes. Please keep your device connected to the system recovery process.
Step 6. When the iPhone passcode is successfully removed, you can set your iPhone as new, including passcode, touch ID.
Method 3. Unlock iPhone without lock code using iCloud
This method works only if you have configured and activated the "Find iPhone" option to bypass the iPhone password.
3. At the top of the screen, you will see the All Devices list. Click on it and select the device you need, if there are several.
Actually, the situation is standard. Someone is drunk or because of a sunstroke in the head or, as an option, a person who has gone nuts from the moonlit night and the beautiful boobs of the girls. Well, I am from the side of the person who found an iPhone trying to understand. What to do?
What should the person who found him do in such a situation? Or what would you do ?!
Found an iPhone and ...
took to the police
2 (2.0 % )
left for myself
6 (6.1 % )
put back in place
2 (2.0 % )
turned on and waited for the owner's call
84 (84.8 % )
sold without thinking
3 (3.0 % )
smashed with a hammer, filmed = popularity
2 (2.0 % )
Actually, in this story, I want to understand how ordinary and not so fellow citizens-bloggers would act. Taking it to the police is not actually an option. Who will guarantee that the police will not appropriate it? Those. in fact, our trust in the police is low. leaving yourself an option is not bad, but there is a nuance. http://www.apple.com/ru/support/icloud/find-my-device/ The device can be found if a smart user has activated a couple of not tricky functions on it.
From the point of view of the owner of the iPhone, everything looks like this:
Theoretically, the phone and its new owner can be found by IMEI number(a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to each mobile device). With each telephone call, this number is reported to the telecom operator, logged by him, and, if desired, can be found. Not sure if this is feasible. I doubt that the operator will conduct a search at your request and, having found a new owner, will tell you his details. If only at the request of the authorities, which also need to be able to interest. You also need to take into account that the new owner of the phone is most likely not a thief, but the one who bought the stolen goods, perhaps without knowing it.
There is also (also theoretical) possibility to catch the thief immediately after the theft. Provided that the thief did not immediately turn off the phone and did not throw out your SIM card (which a reasonable thief would definitely do), you can call the phone using technical means the operator to determine its location with an accuracy of a cell (in a city it is within 1-3 km). I heard that the investigating authorities (again, when they are interested) sometimes use this (for example, when an important person's car with a mobile phone inside is stolen or this most important person with a mobile phone in his pocket is kidnapped, they can cordon off an entire area of the city to find him); of course, the mobile phone itself is not worth such efforts).
And finally, if the thief is stupid and committed with your stolen sim card phone call to your friend, you can calculate it by simply requesting the details of calls from your SIM card. If you want to use this opportunity, the stolen SIM card should not be blocked.
They say that there are times when the owner of a stolen mobile phone stumbles upon his former device on the market, where they are trying to resell it. By IMEI or serial number, you can find out for sure, and then invite the police to detain dealers (a statement about theft must be written and drawn up in advance).
I started this all in order to tell my mother-in-law how to act.
And then you understand, I found it in my pocket ... We are not doing well comrade grandmother (well, for whom grandmother, but for whom and mother-in-law ... bring cartridges like a son)
Well, since such a case - if your friends, acquaintances lost their iPhone this week, leave comments, maybe your iPhone will be found
Likes, reposts, retweets are welcome!
It is a tragedy for the owner, not only because this smartphone is quite expensive, but also for a different reason: according to polls, 70% of owners of "apple" gadgets store on mobile devices important information, moreover, both of a personal nature and necessary for work and business. If the manager loses his iPhone (along with notes, emails and tables), this can "stall" the work of his organization for several days.
Fortunately, there is a chance to find a gadget. People who have lost an iPhone or iPad should put off self-flagellation and self-pity "for later" and take the steps outlined in this article first. Even if you find lost iPhone thanks to these measures, it will not be possible, it will be possible to delete the data stored in the device's memory in order to prevent it from falling into the hands of ordinary people or, much worse, business competitors.
There are several steps to take straightaway after discovery iPhone loss... If the smartphone has been found by a respectable person, it is highly likely that these simple measures will work:
Call your number... Use the phone of a friend or work colleague for this. If you leave the device on the street, the call will attract the attention of a passer-by, who will be able to hand over the find to you for a modest reward. If you don't have a phone from which you can make a call, use the “almighty” Internet - for example, you can dial any number from the www.iCantFindMyPhone.com website. If the call does not work, proceed with further actions.
Temporarily block your SIM card... For this it is not even necessary personally come to the service office mobile operator- just call the number hotline and name the passport data. This measure will allow you to protect yourself from an impressive minus on the account.
Change passwords via computer... The iPhone stores all the passwords that you specified in its memory. If, for example, you regularly transfer money via iPhone to Personal Cabinet"Sberbank-Online", the loss of the device may well endanger your well-being. An attacker gaining access to your page will threaten your reputation.
Take preventive measures so you don't end up in a situation where all your passwords end up in the hands of an attacker. Use a password manager with one master code, which a person who accidentally finds a gadget will not be able to find out for sure. We are talking about password managers for iPhone (and not only).
Think about where you've been to recent times and where you could have lost your device... For example, if you used a taxi service, you can dial an operator who will connect you personally with your driver. You can ask the driver if he has found an iPhone.
Can i find iPhone by IMEI?
Finding out the IMEI of an "apple" device is simple: just dial * # 06 #, and the number will appear on the screen.
What not to do if Find My iPhone is turned on?
After reporting the loss of the iPhone to the police, the user will surely face a demand to disable " Lost Mode"So that law enforcement agencies can track the location of the device by IMEI.
If a security password is set on the smartphone, you can turn off Lost Mode at the request of the police - the password is quite reliable protection.
Only an "apple" pro will be able to reset it - the probability that the finder is an advanced user is very small.
If the police ask you to erase your iPhone and leave your iCloud account, in no case should you fulfill their request. The security password will be reset after erasure, which means that the person who discovered the iPhone will be able to fully use the device... The owner can only hope for the promptness of the police, which, alas, does not prioritize cases of missing phones.
Apps to help you find your iPhone
Not only the built-in functions of the device can help to find a gadget, but also third party applications available in the AppStore for free or at a reasonable cost. These programs include:
Contact If Found
The application makes it possible to create a desktop screen saver with the owner's contact information. This program is free, but only installed on smartphones with iOS version 8 and higher.
iHound.
Program " iHound"- the" personal detective "of the owner of the iPhone. As soon as the lost gadget is connected to the PC, on mailbox the owner will receive a letter indicating the exact address where the device is located. Thus, the owner can prevent the software of his smartphone from being changed by “computer craftsmen”. Also " iHound»Periodically fixes the location of the gadget for preventive purposes - this means that the owner will be able to find out not only where the device now resides, but also how it got there (for this you have to use Facebook or Twitter).
Reward If Found
The program will allow you to create a colorful splash screen with contact details of the owner. As soon as the person who found the iPhone turns on the device, he will see something like the following:
The program is paid, but its cost is low - only 75 rubles.
iLocalis
iLocalis is an application available only for jailbroken iPhones (in Cydia). Its functionality is quite wide: for example, using " iLocalis»You can find out new number if the SIM card has been changed in the smartphone.
Conclusion
Improving the security of device owners is an emerging trend. It is known that Apple engineers are developing a project for the "zombie mode" of the iPhone - a gadget in such a state will be able to transmit information about its location to its owner even when it is turned off. However, for now, users of Apple gadgets have to be content with the function " Find iPhone”, Which, alas, does not always bring results.