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lost iphone, not on find my iphone

my mom lost her (used, but new to her) iphone. it was not yet connected to icloud and isn't showing up on find my iphone. can i try to locate it with the IMEI or some other method?

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 1:03 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 1:05 PM

There is no other method. The phone must be turned on and on the internet in order to send a signal. Check this link...

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

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