Find My iPhone is an in built iPhone app that can pin point
the exact location of a lost or misplaced phone. Find My iPhone utilizes Global
Positioning System (GPS) to allow users to locate their lost phone using computer
or any other device. In stalling this app is one great step to ensuring you
always get your phones location whether it’s in your jacket, under the pillow
or if you lost it on a train like one David Pogue.
David Pogue, a New
York Times columnist lost an iPhone while on a train but luck was on his
side as he had set up the Find My iPhone app.
For New iPhone users or those of you who have not set up the
Find My iPhone app I’ll guide you through the steps.
- First of all your device must be running on iOS 5. If you do not have iOS 5 you can use iTunes 10.5 or a later version to update your iOS.
- You’ll need to turn on iCloud on your device. You can do this by tapping on the settings icon then select iCloud. You will then be prompted to enter you Apple ID.
Tap on the on off switch, ensure you move the switch to ON. With a scroll movement to the right you can see Find My iPhone among the options. Toggle the switch to ON.
With the Find My iPhone app you can
locate your phone on a map. If you happen to lose or misplace your iPhone you can
use the Find My iPhone app on another iPhone or you may sign in to iCloud using
any other device with access to the internet. This app can also display a written
message on screen or play a sound to help you find your phone. Find My iPhone overrides
the silent setting if any was placed.
The Find My iPhone app can also
enable a user to remotely wipe data or set a passcode to keep your data
private.
