One of the most exciting features of iOS 15, which was announced at WWDC
2021 in June, is definitely the
<https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/07/ios-15-find-my-network-can-find-your-iphone-
when-it-is-powered-off/> Find My tracking when the device is completely
turned off. However, not every device is compatible with this feature. Read
on as we detail which Apple devices support Find My when turned off with iOS
15.
With iOS 13, Apple implemented a new version of its Find My network that
works offline. It uses Bluetooth technology to send the location of a lost
device to other Apple devices nearby. This way, users can see the location
of an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch even when its not connected to the
internet.
Now with iOS 15, Apple has gone one step further and finally allowed
powered-off devices to be tracked through the Find My network. Not only
that, but the company says that devices running iOS 15 can be located even
after a full restore. The only way to disable Find My now is by removing the
iCloud account of the devices original owner.
Unfortunately, due to technology limitations, only some iPhone models can be
located when turned off. You can check the full list below:
* iPhone 11
* iPhone 11 Pro
* iPhone 11 Pro Max
* iPhone 12 mini
* iPhone 12
* iPhone 12 Pro
* iPhone 12 Pro Max
This new feature is based on Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, which is part
of Apples U1 chip. Only iPhone 11 and newer models (except for the
second-generation iPhone SE) have the U1 chip, so that is why only these
devices will work with Find My even when turned off. Apple Watch Series 6
also has the U1 chip, but the feature is exclusive to iPhones so far.
If you have an older iPhone or even any iPad model, you will still be able
to use Find My when your device is offline but not completely turned off.
Heres how the new feature is presented in the Settings for an iPhone with a
U1 chip compared to other devices, both running iOS 15:
According to Apple, supported devices can also be located through Find My
when in Power Reserve Mode. In other words, tracking works even if your
iPhone runs out of battery, just like Express Transit with Apple Pay. Its
almost as if this feature turns your iPhone into an AirTag.
iOS 15 is currently available in beta for developers and users registered in
the <https://beta.apple.com/> Apple Beta Software Program. The official
release is expected this fall.
By <https://9to5mac.com/author/filipeesposito/> Filipe Espósito at:
https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/21/ios-15-here-are-the-devices-that-support-find
-my-when-turned-off/
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