Fortunately, the Find My iPhone feature on iOS lets you easily track down a lost device or, failing that, remotely lock or wipe it so that it can't easily be accessed.

iOS 26 brings those translucent elements and glassy typefaces to the lock screen that you'll find throughout the operating ...

You can disable Find My on your iPhone by going to Settings > [your name] > Find My > Find My iPhone. Think twice about doing this, since you'll shut off both the Find My app and Activation Lock.

Don't lose hope! You can still find a lost phone—even if it's turned off. The Find My iPhone tool is the best and easiest way to find your lost iPhone that is switched off or has a dead battery ...

Locking the iPhone screen from the Apple Watch. First, set up a Focus Mode on your iPhone by going to Settings, Focus Mode, and tapping the + button. Give it a name you’ll remember, like Lock ...

Starting with iOS 16, your iPhone's lock screen is so much more than just a long list of alerts and a clock stacked atop your wallpaper.You can now customize the first screen you see every time ...

That said, if your iPhone appears on Find My but doesn't update its location, it's likely due to location services being turned off or restricted for the Find My app. Here's how to fix that.

You can't lock every app on your iPhone. Some apps, like Camera, Find My and Settings can't be locked. But you can lock most apps, such as App Store, Messages and third-party apps.

How to create a custom lock screen. To start personalizing, you’ll first need to create a new lock screen or modify an existing one. Wake your iPhone, then touch and hold anywhere on the lock ...