What does it mean when it says 30 minutes ago on the Find My app for an iPhone?

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It just means that the phone has power (e.g., the battery isn't dead and the phone hasn't been turned off), and that it has an internet connection via cellular or wi-fi, and that Find My iPhone

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Find My iPhone: If you misplace your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, the Find My iPhone app will let you use any iOS device to find it and protect your data. Simply install this free app, open it, and sign in with the Apple ID you use for iCloud.

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was turned on in the phone before it was lost or stolen (e.g., when you setup the phone).

Why is Find My iPhone location delayed?

Since iOS 13, “Find My” automatically updates the location after every minute. To do this, however, the tool requires a stable Internet connection. This means if you're in a place where the cell reception is poor, “Find My iPhone” will most likely struggle while updating the shared location.

What does the date on Find My iPhone mean?

Answer: A: That is probably the last date/time that the device was located. I cannot duplicate that on my devices right now, but that is should also say last location under it.

Does Find My iPhone show when someone was last on their phone?

By default, no, there is no way for them to know the device is being viewed through Find My iPhone.

What is the time stamp on Find My iPhone?

The time it was last tracked will then be shown. If a gray dot is shown, it means that your device is offline and the timestamp when it was recently online will be displayed. The status will show Offline if it's been offline for over 24 hours. You can use some helpful in-app modes to make your search easier.

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How accurate is Find My iPhone?

The location of your iPhone on Find My can be incredibly accurate, but it can also be approximate. If you set up Find My and follow the steps above, this will ensure that it is as accurate as possible! If you are extra worried about losing your phone, consider buying a phone case that can hold an AirTag.

What does the time mean in Find My Friends?

This means that once your iPhone is shut off—or even if you've simply moved out of data coverage by going into a building or subway—your friends will still see your location from any time they requested it within the past two hours, time-stamped accordingly.

How long does Find My iPhone show last location?

The last known location is displayed for up to 24 hours. Select “Notify me when found” to get an email when it's located again.

Can you tell if someone is checking your location on iPhone?

No. Android and iPhone's iOS do not notify or give an indication when someone checks your location. There is a brief icon displayed in the notification bar when GPS is used by location services. Any number of apps or system processes trigger a location check.

Does live on Find My mean they are on their phone?

No. It doesn't mean that the iPhone is in use. It just means that you are seeing the live location of the iPhone.

What does last seen mean on Find My phone?

The phone is off (or in airplane mode), so where it was last seen is where it was turned off (or the battery ran out). Check there and see if it's still there.

How can you tell if someone stopped sharing your location?

What does it mean when someones location says location not found?

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.

How often does your location update on iPhone?

Significant-change location updates wake the system and your app once every 15 minutes, at minimum, even if no location changes have occurred.

Why is there a purple arrow next to Find My iPhone?

Helpful answers. Also, if you go to Settings>Privacy>Location Services>Find My iPhone (at the bottom), you will see purple arrow to the right of Find My iPhone is someone has recently tracked your phone, and a gray arrow if this has happened in the last 24 hours.

How can I see my iPhone last location before it died?

Head over to www.google.com/maps/timeline. Make sure you're logged into your Google account. Select the date your iPhone went missing. Check your last location and go get that phone!

Does your location stop sharing when your phone dies?

Does your location turn off when the phone battery dies? Answer: A: Answer: A: Yes.

What does 3 minutes ago mean on Find My iPhone?

It just means that the phone has power (e.g., the battery isn't dead and the phone hasn't been turned off), and that it has an internet connection via cellular or wi-fi, and that Find My iPhone was turned on in the phone before it was lost or stolen (e.g., when you setup the phone).

How accurate is find my friends?

It is as accurate as the location information their phone is getting. And that can vary a great deal. GPS signals are subject to interference from buildings, trees, weather. The phone may be getting location information from a WiFi network that is inaccurate.

Why does Find My iPhone only show approximate location?

What is approximate location. With the new iOS 14, Apple has introduced an approximate location setting that allows users to hide their real location. Some apps don't need your precise up to 20-60m GPS location. In most cases, it is enough to know that the user is in this region of the country or city.

Can location on iPhone be wrong?

If your location is wrong on your iPhone, there are a number of ways you can fix it to get a more accurate location. Make sure location services are enabled for the app you're using, and that both the app and your iOS are fully updated.

What does the green circle on Find My iPhone mean?

Find my iPhone – Large Green Circle

Essentially it means that the iPhone's location is approximate. The larger the green circle the more approximate it is.

Why can't I see my daughter's location on Find My iPhone?

You can check this in Settings > Screen Time > [child's name] > Content & Privacy Restrictions. > Share My Location. Ensure "Allow" is selected.

Whats the difference between no location found and location not available?

You can still see the location of your friends, but your friends see Location Not Available when they try to locate you. If the device can't be located: You see “No location found” under the device's name.