Where Are iPhone Find My Settings Stored?
iPhone Find My settings location, device list and Activation Lock essentials.
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Find My on iPhone ties the device to your Apple Account for location, Lost Mode, erase and Activation Lock. Toggles live under your name in Settings. The map view lives in the Find My app and iCloud.
Send Last Location uploads a final ping before the battery dies. The network option finds phones offline through nearby Apple devices. Check these before you need them, not after.
Where iOS stores this, by platform
Settings > [Your Name] > Find My > Find My iPhone
Master switches for location, network finding and last location live here. Devices list below shows every signed in Mac, Watch and AirTag too.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn Find My iPhone on?
Open Settings, tap your name, then Find My and Find My iPhone. Keep Find My network and Send Last Location on. Test from iCloud.com/find once.
Does erasing remove Activation Lock?
No. Erasing without removing from your Apple Account leaves Activation Lock on. Turn off Find My or remove the device in Settings or iCloud before handing it over.
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