Find My Mac doesn't work on MacBook Pro after MacOS26 upgrade

Hi, after upgrading my MBP 14" M3 to MacOS26, the computers doesn't show up in find my application as a device or at all.

Under System settings > Apple Account > iCloud > See All > Find my Mac is On


Under Privacy & Security > Location Services, I'd given permissions to Find My Mac


Under Apple Account > Devices > choosing my computer displays that Find my is Off



So far,

  1. I'd signed out iCloud, and asked to enter password to disable Find My Mac
  2. Disabled Find My Mac and made sure it is synced with iCloud and omitted from device list in iPhone
  3. Signed again, was asked to allow permissions to Find my Mac, Allowed and gave location permissions, Provided a password to the computer when I was asked to
  4. The device list is synced and I can see the MacBook under Apple devices in iCloud
  5. The MBP doesn't show up in Find my application in the iPhone app, in the mac app nor in the iCloud online web app


All apple devices were upgraded, i had an issue with iPhone mirroring that resolved only after I change the WiFi adapter IPv6 to local only.


I'll appreciate any advice here, i'm always traveling with my computer so its crucial it will be findable

David


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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Sep 27, 2025 2:37 PM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2025 3:55 PM

I had this exact problem. Coincided with not being able to find my physical MacBook. So I thought someone had nicked my Mac and erased the device.


The solution from Apple support was to run the disk utility, using first aid, which you access by holding the power on switch down for a slightly longer until options appear. Once the first aid utility ran through the hard drives, the MacBook popped back into my Find My Mac selection

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Oct 29, 2025 3:55 PM in response to MacIsBackInTown

I had this exact problem. Coincided with not being able to find my physical MacBook. So I thought someone had nicked my Mac and erased the device.


The solution from Apple support was to run the disk utility, using first aid, which you access by holding the power on switch down for a slightly longer until options appear. Once the first aid utility ran through the hard drives, the MacBook popped back into my Find My Mac selection

Sep 27, 2025 3:12 PM in response to shdudu

shdudu wrote:

Hi, after upgrading my MBP 14" M3 to MacOS26, the computers doesn't show up in find my application as a device or at all.
Under System settings > Apple Account > iCloud > See All > Find my Mac is On

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The MBP doesn't show up in Find my application in the iPhone app, in the mac app nor in the iCloud online web app

I'll appreciate any advice here, i'm always traveling with my computer so its crucial it will be findable
David


Yes it has been reported here in the Tahoe upgrade—FindMy not recognized


To be proactive you can file a bug report / submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple



Outside of waiting for a point-update to resolve the issue—

You can call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/


or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


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Oct 27, 2025 3:55 AM in response to shdudu

Hi thank you for posting this question for everyone. I upgraded my MBA to Tahoe 26.0.1 yesterday and I have the same problem. Tried everything as a reasonable end user can do but couldn't fix. Scheduled a phone call with a senior advisor in a couple of days though not sure if they can help. Have you found a way to fix this by any chance and can share with me how? Many thanks.

Find My Mac doesn't work on MacBook Pro after MacOS26 upgrade

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