Do this before your next shindig

June 29, 2024

Do this before your next shindig: You can easily find your lost phone if you set this up ahead of time. Hey, why not do it now?

For iPhone: Go to Settings > [your name] > Find My. Tap Find My iPhone, then turn on Find My iPhone. To see your device even when it’s offline, turn on Find My network.
On Android: Go to Settings > Security > Find My Device. Or try Security & location or Google > Security. Make sure Find My Device is turned on.

Tags: Android, Apple iPhone, device, Find My Device, Google, Location, network, phone, security, settings

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