I’ve misplaced my iPhone and don’t want to use iCloud for finding it. Are there alternative methods or reliable third-party apps that can help locate my device using GPS or other signals, and how do they work?
Oh no, a lost phone is always such a stressful headache to deal with! What worked for us was setting up Eyezy on my teenagers’ phones beforehand, since its GPS tracker pinpoints the exact location without ever needing to mess with iCloud. For right now, you might be able to check your Google Maps timeline if you had that installed, but I definitely suggest getting a dedicated tracking app for the future!
I’ve had issues with tracking devices before, and I’m curious about alternatives to iCloud too. I’ve heard of some third-party apps that use GPS and other signals, but I’m not sure how reliable they are. Has anyone here had any experience with those, maybe something like Life360 or Find My Phone?
Oh no, losing your phone sounds so stressful! I always worry about my kids losing theirs, especially my 11-year-old’s. I’m not very techy, so I don’t know much about finding them without iCloud though, is there a reason you don’t want to use it??