Does Find My iPhone send email notification?
The email feature while using Find My iPhone has been there for a very long time. The email notification feature was silently added as a feature way back in 2011. The email is sent sent when the device reconnects to a network.
Can you change the sound on Find My iPhone?
All replies. To the best of my knowledge, the alert sound for Find My iPhone cannot be changed. There is not setting for it on the iPad.
What is play sound in Find My device?
Play sound: Rings your phone at full volume for 5 minutes, even if it’s set to silent or vibrate. Secure device: Locks your phone with your PIN, pattern, or password. If you don’t have a lock, you can set one. To help someone return your phone to you, you can add a message or phone number to the lock screen.
How do you stop play sound on Find My?
Stop Playing a Sound on Apple Device
- Tap the Power button or the volume down button.
- Flip the Ring/Silent button.
- Unlock the device and swipe to dismiss the Find My alert.
- If the device is unlocked, click “OK” on the Find My alert.
Can you tell when someone logs into your Find My iPhone?
By default, no, there is no way for them to know the device is being viewed through Find My iPhone.
Why did I get an email saying my iPhone was found?
The scammers behind this phishing scam attempt to steal personal information that could be misused to generate revenue in various ways. Stolen Apple IDs can be used to access App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Find My iPhone and other services.
Why is the Find My iPhone sound alert being played?
If the device is online, a sound starts after a short delay and gradually increases in volume, then plays for about 2 minutes. A Find My alert also appears on the device’s screen. If the device is offline, the sound plays the next time it connects to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
What does play sound on Find My iPhone mean?
Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to play a sound on. Tap Play Sound. If the device is online: A sound starts after a short delay and gradually increases in volume, then plays for about two minutes. The device vibrates (if applicable).
What happens when you play sound on Find My iPhone?
You can use Find My on your iPhone to see the location of your device on a map and play a sound on it to help you find it. If the device is online, you see the location of the device. If the device is offline, you see the location of the device the last time it went online or connected to the Find My network.
Why did my Find My iPhone alert go off?
The FMI alert can often be triggered when using Two Factor Authentication on any of your Apple devices. Change your Apple ID password. Were you logging into anything at the time? The FMI alert can often be triggered when using Two Factor Authentication on any of your Apple devices.
Can someone remotely access my iPhone?
That said, it is possible for someone to monitor your iPhone remotely if a hack has already been implemented, and spyware is already installed. That’s why it’s important to always be vigilant about your mobile security – even when using a so-called ‘unhackable’ device such as an iPhone or iPad.
Does Apple notify you when your phone is hacked?
Apple’s new alerts If Apple detects evidence of a state-sponsored attack, the targeted user will get a Threat Notification on the top of the page when signed into appleid.apple.com. Apple will also send an email and iMessage notification to the account associated with the user’s Apple ID.
Can you tell when someone is checking your location?
No. Android and iPhone’s iOS do not notify or give an indication when someone checks your location. There is a brief icon displayed in the notification bar when GPS is used by location services. Any number of apps or system processes trigger a location check.
Can you tell if someone uses Find My iPhone?
By default, no, there is no way for them to know the device is being viewed through Find My iPhone. However, your son could enable System Services status bar icon so that the device shows the location services icon in the status bar when any system service location tracking is active.
What does it mean a sound was played on Find My iPhone?
All replies. If you lose your device and you think it is nearby, you can use Find My iPhone on iCloud.com to play a sound on it to help you find it. The sound plays even if the device is in silent mode or the volume is muted. If you have Family Sharing set up, you can also play a sound on a family member’s device.
How do you know if someone is tracking you on Find My iPhone?
There is absolutely no way to know if anyone is tracking you using Find my iPhone. The ONLY way someone can track you is if they know your Apple ID and password, so if you suspect someone is tracking you simply change your password and they won’t be able to.