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message re my find my iphone disable on ipad

I was asked to disable "find my iphone" when I just updated to iOS 13.3.1 on my iPad, and got this message which is disturbing (says someone can erase or use my iPad without using my Apple ID and password). Seems very strange!! And how do I "re-enable" find my iPhone on my iPad? Or what do I need to do to be sure this warning is not valid?

iPad (5th gen) Wi-Fi

Posted on Mar 3, 2020 11:19 AM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2020 12:58 PM

I should have said "Find My iPad" -- the wording is specific to each device. Apple sometimes incorrectly uses the Find My iPhone term when referring to something other than an iPhone.


You can't disable or enable Find My from any device other than the device itself. I have never had any upgrade ask that it be turned off, but if you turn it back on, it is on for that device and you are protected.

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Mar 3, 2020 12:58 PM in response to danishgary

I should have said "Find My iPad" -- the wording is specific to each device. Apple sometimes incorrectly uses the Find My iPhone term when referring to something other than an iPhone.


You can't disable or enable Find My from any device other than the device itself. I have never had any upgrade ask that it be turned off, but if you turn it back on, it is on for that device and you are protected.

message re my find my iphone disable on ipad

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