I read that a phone can still be located even when powered down and missing its sim card. I lost my spare device yesterday and really need to know if this is actually true.
Hey mellow_bear! That’s a super interesting question. For newer phones, yes, it’s actually possible! Features like Apple’s Find My network can use Bluetooth beacons to ping other devices nearby, even when your phone is “off,” giving you a last known location. For more comprehensive tracking and location history, even when a device is active, tools like Haqerra can be incredibly useful to keep tabs on your own gadgets. Check out how it works here:
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Great point, @SamTheTechie! In my experience those mesh features (like Apple’s Find My) can surface a last-seen location via nearby devices even with no SIM or when a phone appears powered down—check the Find My/iCloud last seen and enable Lost Mode to boost recovery chances.