Deactivate "play sound" option in Find my iphone app
while using "Find my iphone" I activate the "play sound" option my iphone 4s that is still offline (stolen) how can I deactivate the "play sound" option?
Thank you for your answer, I want to deactivate this option in case the phone goes back online, so the thief doesn't have any worries about me finding his place. So there is no way that I could deactivate it right? p.s: I'm sorry for the wrong syntax, I'm french educated anw I hope that you understand my idea. Bboy Bash.
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I accidentally clicked play sound while using find my iphone, how do i cancel that action?
I really need help because i accidentally pushed play sounds on Find my iPhone and i have lost it, but i really dont need it to do that. so is there any way for me to cancel that action?
There's no need to cancel it.
The sound will only play for two minutes.
Matt -
How do I get iMessage to activate after having used find my iPhone app?
My husband not realizing he was going to wipe my phone decided to play around with the find my iPhone app. Of course it reset and I lost everything. I restored from a backup and cannot get iMessage to activate. I just keep getting a message awaiting activation. I've tried shutting down the phone, turning iMessage on and off, resetting network settings, logging in and out of apple ID. I let it sit for about 10 hours and that didn't work either. Is there something else I need to try? Anything specific to the find my iPhone app? I really don't want to restore without backup. I've already had issues with the 5 and lost my info on 3 separate occasions. Also can't get iCloud backup to work since I've had the 5. Any help greatly appreciated!!
Hi, Shapy.
You may find these articles helpful in troubleshooting your iMessage activation issue.
iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
Regards,
Jason H. -
Lost my Itouch month ago. Tried finding using find my iPhone app. It shows your device is off line. Will play sound or notify when online. Can I locate the position or location of my Itouch without connections to wifi or even if it's switched off or betters is total drained off
No, FindMyiPhone only only reports it current position
lost/stolen
No app is required.
- If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
iCloud: Find My iPhone
- You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.
and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
iCloud: Find My iPhone
- You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.
- If not shown, then you will have to use the old fashioned way, like if you lost a wallet or purse.
- Change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPod and report to police
- There is no way to prevent someone from restoring the iPod (it erases it) using it unless you had iOS 7 on the device. With iOS 7, one has to enter the Apple ID and password to restore the device.
- Apple will do nothing without a court order
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
- iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number -
How can I turn my ipod on remotely so that I can use the Find my Iphone app (sound mode) to find it
I have a ipod 5 gen and I lost it somewhere around the house. I've used the Find My Iphone app, but it indicates that its offline. So I'm guessing it ran out of battey or its turned off. That's why I am asking if theres anyway that I could turn my ipod back on in order for the sound to be played from FMI app. Thanks alot for any future help.
You can't, When off it is dead
- If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
iCloud: Find My iPhone
- You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.
and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
iCloud: Find My iPhone
- You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.
- If not shown, then you will have to use the old fashioned way, like if you lost a wallet or purse.
- Change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPod and report to police
- There is no way to prevent someone from restoring the iPod (it erases it) using it unless you had iOS 7 on the device. With iOS 7, one has to enter the Apple ID and password to restore the device.
- Apple will do nothing without a court order
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
- iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number -
My iphone was stolen, I used find my iphone app, and found that it was offline, however when tried locking mode option, I pressed remove device by mistake. Is there any way I can restore the iphone to my icloud/ apple Id again? No manual backup on laptop
The phone will automatically re-appear when it connects to the Internet. However, don't get your hopes up, as thieves know this & will make sure your phone never re-connects so you can locate it.
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I have remote locked my mac using find my iPhone app via my iPad - I am unable to enter the unlock code as the mac keyboard won't pair with the mac - I guess that will teach me for playing...any ideas?
Thought so - ace - find my phone really needs an unlock function. - another £40...
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HT201365 can I use the play sound option even if my device is on vibrate only when it was lost?
can I use the play sound option even if my device is on vibrate only when it was lost?
Yes, even if the the ringer is switched off at the side of the phone the "Play Sound" option still works.
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Erase option on find my iphone deletes whatsapp images and data
Hi,
i lost my iphone 4s on ios7. I had some personal images in whatsapp gallery . I used find my iphone app to erase the phone. i want o know will it erase all the whatsapp gallery chat images also. its very urgentas i need to delete those personal imagesAll your data will be deleted, if you push the button to erase your iPhone.
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Urgent, undo the erase option on find my iphone
hello everyone, my ipad was stolen tonight and I activated the earse option on view my iphone app by wrong, I want to undo it so that I can lock and locate it... any solution?
I believe it is not possible to undo the action.
But in my opinion this is not important. Usually stolen iOS devices are immediatly erased and you will have no chanche to locate them.
I had the same experience. Sorry. -
"Apple ID cannot be used for MobileMe" when setting up Find My iPhone app
Okay, folks, spent some time with MobileMe support via chat this morning. This is what I've learned. Apparently you CANNOT use an Apple ID, regardless of what format it's in (usually a full email address) AS LONG AS IT'S ASSOCIATED WITH A MOBILE ME (ME.COM ADDRESS) ACCOUNT THAT IS CLOSED OR NO LONGER ACTIVE. Unfortunately, there is no way to disassociate the two and there is no way the old MobileMe (me.com address) account can be deleted.
Apparently, I had some issue when I was trying out the MobileMe for the trial period many months ago and for some reason couldn't use my primary Apple ID (my primary email address), so I created a me.com address for the MobileMe account. Eventually, I cancelled the MobileMe account because the cost wasn't justified for the features it offered. Unfortunately, that association with my primary Apple ID is permanent and THAT is the source of the "This Apple ID canot be used for MobileMe" error. Or at least that's ONE reason for it.
The solution? Create a completely new, separate Apple ID using a valid email address from which you can receive a verification email. The address is NOT used to receive any further emails from Apple. Only to create logon credentials. Do NOT associate this email address with your current/primary Apple ID or any other Apple ID. This is what you use to set up Find My iPhone/iPad, etc. using the MobileMe setup in Settings>Mail/Contacts/Calendars as well as the Find My iPhone App (plus it's your logon to the MobileMe Find My iPhone web page).
When you log in to the MobileMe page, BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU ENTER YOUR APPLE ID IF IT'S A FULL EMAIL ADDRESS: apparently, the ID field automatically tries to change it to "[email protected]" instead of your "[email protected]". Just check it before and after you enter your Apple ID password and submit.
I did this and it works. Find My iPhone app and service works beautifully. Spotted my iPad right where I'm at on a map. I sent a message to my iPad via the service (which also offers the option to play a sound, lock the device or even wipe the device).
I hope this information helps SOMEONE.
Oh...interesting footnote: I was informed that APPLE IDs CANNOT BE DELETED. Even if you create a "test" Apple ID (like I did during our troubleshooting session) with some barely used email account using a weak password. That means, regardless of whether you use it or not for MobileMe/Find My iPhone, you really, really need to give it a SECURE password (if you're going to keep that email account alive). So yeah, there are a lot of dormant Apple IDs floating around out there!I agree.
I found this 'bug' out the other day when getting ready for my new iPhone I was setting up my iPad with some new apps too and wanted to work with Find My iPhone.
Here's the deal; my main AppleID is just a simple 'Username' not a '[email protected]' AppleID.
I've had this since the need for AppleIDs were used for these forums and the iTunes Store, AppStore, etc.
So it works fine and well with that stuff but not with find my iphone on my iPad as it wants a full email account, either a '@me.com' or a '[email protected]' AppleID which I did create but I think it was used as Job profile or something other along those lines (NOT used for a MobileMe account or .mac either).
And I only have access to one email now and I dont feel comfortable having multiple email addresses that I dont check or have no use for, call my simple or naive but thats just how it goes.
What I'd like to do is be able to use either AppleID for my Find My iPhone app and everything else.
And I think thats a good point, '@me.com's for all. make it a whole lot easier in my opinion.
merge all the apple accounts you created into a MobileMe, simplifies the situation and makes it easier connect to all Apple Services.
My itunes account, apple.com store account, appstore account, main AppleID for the past couple years it "Maxwell Stanley" but it does NOT work with Find My iPhone. So i created [email protected] (example.com is in place of my true email domain for privacy reasons) and that doesnt work as it statse it Cannot Be used.
My 'Maxwell Stanley" Apple ID's email associated with it was [email protected] i tried changing it to [email protected] but still doesnt recognize that as an AppleID even though its associated with "Maxwell Stanley".
I event ried to use the SAME email that is associated with my 2nd AppleID '[email protected]' with the appleid 'Maxwell Stanley' and no dice.
running out of options it seems.
Any idea on the best solution?
Thank you! -
My toddler got hold of my phone and tried making a purchase it was declined due to insufficient funds he has then deleted my find my iPhone app and I can't reinstall it as its asking for additional billing information is there some way around this
Hello Sammy,
Thank you for providing the details of the App Store issue you are experiencing. To be able to purchase or download apps again, you may need to update your billing information. It sounds like you do not want to associate a credit card with your account, so you may be able to select "None" as a billing option in your account settings.
You can find steps to update your billing information in the following article:
iTunes Store: Changing account information
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1918
If you do notice that there is a pending charge on your account regarding the accidental purchase, I recommend following the steps in the article below to report this to the iTunes Store:
To report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase, follow these steps:
Find the email receipt for your purchase.
Click Report a Problem under the app that is having the issue.
When prompted, enter the Apple ID and password you used to purchase the item, then click Report a Problem.
Click Report a Problem next to the item you are having an issue with.
From the Choose Problem dropdown menu, choose the appropriate issue.
Follow the onscreen instructions and—if prompted—type a description of the problem into the text field.
Click Submit to have your issue reviewed.
You can find the full article here:
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1933
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M. -
My iPhone 4S was stolen a few days ago, and I was able to track the location with the "Find my iPhone" app. I had it play a sound which alarmed the thief, so they powered the phone off. They have not turned it on for four days now. Is there any way I can command it to power on or anything my service provider (Verizon) can do? Any suggestions will help! Not sure what they are going to do with it since a) they have not turned it on and b) it has a passcode and won't be able to be unlocked.
If it was stolen the thief will wipe it with the result that you will not be able to track it.
Contact your carrier. They may be able to block further use of the phone. No good to you but then no good to the thief either. -
Need to restore iphone5 but screen broke and find my iphone app active but no device registered
My iphone5 screen recently stopped working (1 year and 3 wks after warranty expired!) and kinda froze so the screen sensor is disabled and is not swiping. Cant answers calls or access anything othe rthan commands via Siri and bluetooth incar/ headphones to play music and make calls.... My network provider advised me to back up and completely restore. When trying to restore via itunes it asks me to deactivate find my iphone app in settings. Trouble is i cannot access this due to broken screen/sensor... my phone has its passlock on also so siri will not open settings unless i touchscreen in my pin.
using my sons phone i tried to locate my phone using the app find my iphone but it said i was 'offline' i accidently ended up removing the device from my account (happy clicking) and now icloud.com states no device registered. Grrrrrrrr and now i can only register device by changing settings on the phone itself.
I cannot access my phone to change setting so cannot restore. how can i restore factory settings? or even completely deactivate/remove find my phone app.. I tried to delete it from itunes but it still shows im still active but with no device registerd. i am not sure if its something to do with icloud settings? im not that clued up with iphones despite being an apple customer for 5 years!
can anyone suggest an alternative to restore the phone (in hope the screen will work) though i have read other posts and i dont have the random screen freeze... which is related to ios 7 upgrade... but it is permanent. I reckon I will need Apple to fix the sensory mechanisms inside
please help as i am having to use a really rubbish smart phone...Thanks diesel vdub for your suggestion.... :-) I managed dfu mode which allowed me to reset to factory settings though the screen was still broke. Think I need replacement screen/sensor. No doubt cost me a small foutune to fix!
Cheers anyway. I hope it works for others with similar problem. -
Is there any way to find my stolen iPod without find my iPhone app
Is there any way to find my stolen ipod without find my iPhone app.
No app is required.
- If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
- You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.
- If not shown, then you will have to use the old fashioned way, like if you lost a wallet or purse.
- Change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPod and report to police
- There is no way to prevent someone from restoring the iPod (it erases it) using it.
- Apple will do nothing without a court order
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
- iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
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