How to find a lost iPhone, stolen even if it is turned off or restored

With the latest version of Apple's operating system, iOS 15, it is possible to trace an iPhone even in extreme conditions, for example when the smartphone is turned off or restored. In terms of security, this is a huge step forward, capable of counteracting the theft or loss of objects dear to us.

How to track a turned off or restored iPhone with iOS 15

How, then, is it possible to track an iPhone despite the device being turned off? This operation is possible as the smartphone it will not go out completely, but it will save as much battery as possible and will thus be traceable (the operation is practically the same as an AirTag). In fact, any device with iOS on board nearby will detect the Bluetooth signal and will thus be able to communicate the exact location of the device.

What if the iPhone is stolen and restored? In this case, however, you will not have to worry, as at the time of the configuration of Where is it (the service dedicated to the traceability of all your Apple devices), the Activation lock, which ensures that the device remains protected in the event of an attempted activation. In fact, to be able to activate (and therefore initialize the iPhone) it will take the authorization of the rightful owner.

However, this feature can be safely disabled in case you want your iPhone to shut down completely.

• Open the Settings of your iPhone
• Continue by clicking on yours name, Then Where is it
• Press on Find my iPhone
• At this point you can deactivate at your convenience the functions you do not want to remain active

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In addition, another very important function introduced by Apple in iOS 15 deserves a special mention, which allows you to be immediately warned just in case we had to get away from one of our devices. You understand that this function could be essential to avoid losing your devices due, for example, to any distractions.

• Go inside the app Where is it
• Select the device of interest to you and scroll down until you find the item Notify me when I leave
• At this point, enabled the function by pressing the appropriate tick

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