I used to be able to use find my iPhone on my first gen phone.
How do I set that up Find My iPhone on my first gen iPhone now that we've switched from Mobile Me to iCloud?
Is looks like the only way to set that up is through the iCloud settings in the latest iOS but I don't think that'll run on this phone.
Any advise would be appreciated!
Since you've switched to iCloud, the only way to locate the iPhone would to be logging onto iCloud.com and use the Find My iPhone feature.
I guess since there's no app in older builds of iOS 5, maybe setting up your iCloud email manually might do the trick?
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"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(usually a full email address) AS LONG AS IT'S ASSOCIATED WITH A MOBILE ME (ME.COM ADDRESS) ACCOUNT THAT IS CLOSED OR NO LONGER ACTIVE.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?
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Hi Thanks for 4.0. It runs much faster on my Mac, however, it no longer works to zoom in all of my web pages. I use to be able to use my finger pad to increase the size of all of all pages.
Thanks again.
PS Are you working on a version for the iPad and iPhone with Add Blocker? That would be great!Here are some zoom add-ons which might provide a workaround:
[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search/?q=image+zoom&cat=all&x=0&y=0 Image Zoom]
As regards your question about iPad and iPhone, you'd be better off posting that question here: [https://forums.mozilla.org/addons/ Mozilla Add-ons Forum]
P.S. ''Apologies for not responding earlier''. -
Can i use multiple icloud accounts in my find my iphone app?
Can i use multiple icloud accounts in my find my iphone app? I have multiple accounts that i want to tie to that app.
You can't buy another one. You have to reuse one of the accounts previously set up on your phone, or create a new one to use on another iOS device (running iOS 5 or higher) or Mac (running OS X 10.7.2 or higher), if you have one.
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Yes. See http://help.apple.com/icloud/#mmfc0f19b5.
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You will have to get it serviced.
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I suggest you perform a simple site survey, using utilities like iStumbler, or AirRadar to determine potential areas of interference, and then, try to either eliminate or significantly reduce them where possible. Look for other Wi-Fis that may be operating nearby. Note those with the strongest signals and which channels they are operating on ... then change the channel used by the TC to be at least 3-5 channels away. -
What to do if your iphone is stolen and find my iphone is disabled in your phone. Is there a possible chance to lock my iphone? How? Thanks.
Uhm Good day i have a problem because my iphone 5s is stolen Can you give me possible ways to lock my iphone? because find my iphone is disabled in my iphone, my friends keep telling me that i should icloud locked it how could i do that? Thanks
By the way i have my serial number with me incase you can trace it and locate where my iphone is it could be a great help.
Thankshttps://www.apple.com/icloud/find-my-iphone.html
iCloud: Locate your device
iCloud: Find My iPhone overview
If you don't have Find My iPhone on, you can't lock it. You should report it to your carrier and your carrier might blacklist the phone from use. -
I've lost my iPhone5 like 40 hours ago. I already turned the Lost mode on with Find my iphone app. But my phone has no data plan so it could not connect to the internet at all. I reported to the police, too. What else can I do? Can anybody advise?
No...see the link I posted:
If you did not enable Find My iPhone on your missing device
If you did not enable Find My iPhone before it was lost or stolen, you can't use it to locate or protect your device, but you can still follow these steps:
Change your iCloud password to ensure that no one else can use your device to delete or make changes to your iCloud data.
Report your lost or stolen device to local law enforcement and your wireless carrier. Apple doesn't track or flag lost or stolen products, but you can use My Support Profile (supportprofile.apple.com) to find a list of serial numbers for products that you've purchased or registered with your Apple ID. -
Log out of find my iPhone on someone else's phone?
I was forced to log in on find my iphone on someone else's phone. I know the person can't track me while my location services is off but there are many times I need to use maps for directions. Is there a way to log off on their phone? (No going on there phone is not an option. This person literally showers with their phone.)
Luckily this person does not know my apple id and password.This article should help PH2702
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I have an IPhone 4, and I wanted to reset it, but couldn't do it via computer because the "find my IPhone" was turned on. So I went to ICloud > Find My IPhone and just erased my phone from there. The was acting weird but I finally got to a black screen with the spinning circle. And it won't advance. I can't just hold the sleep button and home button down because my sleep button is broken! Any help? I have reset my phone before.
Hello cwypyski,
The link below provides information on and can also assist with setting up service for your iPhone to have your Sleep/Wake button repaired.
Service Answer Center - iPhone
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&product=iphone
All my best,
Allen -
Need help finding my iphone serial number but my phone is dead
Need help finding my iphone serial number but my phone is dead
no one here can help you find it.
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When downloading "find my iPhone" app on my husbands phone-it deleted ALLhis data. There is no iCloud backup, what happened? And is there anything I can do to get it back? He lost all his photos.
Hey!
I have tried holding down the home and power button countless of times. It doesnt respond at all. Plug my phone to a charger and hold down the power button and my phone switched on. But it said Activation Required and said connect to Itunes. As e screen remains on the connect to Itunes screen, I disconnect the charger from my phone and my phone went dead instantly. My battery is full btw. Tried connecting to Itunes through my Macbook Pro but iTunes doesnt detect my device and the apple logo flashes for about a few seconds on my phone and then disappear and then came back on again. My Iphone has been connected to my laptop for about 30 mins and the apple logo has been coming on and off for 30 minutes now and Itunes has not detect my device yet.
SIGHHH.
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