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Apple iPhone - Turn the Find My App On / Off

2026-10-22 14:07:14.541

Apple iPhone - Turn the Find My App On / Off

Here's how to turn the Find My app on or off.
To avoid activation issues, make sure the Find My app (formerly Find My iPhone) is turned off before activating your new iPhone.
  • If you are unable to access the Apple® iPhone® or it is unresponsive, the Find My app can be disabled online via iCloud®.
  • To disable the Find My app, your iPhone must have a valid connection to either a Cellular Data or Wi-F network. Without a connection, the Find My app is disabled on the device but not from Apple's servers.
  1. From a Home screen, tap
    Settings
     Settings icon.
    If unavailable on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. From the main settings screen, tap your name (at the top).
    If necessary, tap the
    left arrow
     (upper-left) as necessary to return to Settings.
    iCloud profile
  3. Tap
    Find My
    .
  4. Tap
    Find My iPhone
    , then tap the
    Find My iPhone switch
     to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
    If prompted, enter your Apple ID password then tap
    Turn Off
    .
  5. If desired, tap the
    Send Last Location switch
     to turn on or off.