Find the iphone app wont locate any devices
I have tried everything that guru support ha suggested and it still doesnt work ..The account id fine and the app is switched on HELPPP
Hi Madjanie,
If you are still having issues with the Find My iPhone function, you may find the following articles helpful:
iCloud: Troubleshooting Find My iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4006
iCloud: Troubleshooting the Find My iPhone app
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3376
Regards,
- Brenden
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