Fix ‘No Location Found’ & ‘Location Not Available’ in Find My App

Published On - February 27, 2025

Emily Harris

Ever tried to check a friend’s location in the Find My app, only to see “No Location Found” or “Location Not Available”? Frustrating, right? Don’t worry! This guide will help you fix it quickly.

Why Does This Happen?

There are several reasons why Find My may not show a location:

  • Weak or no internet connection
  • Location Services turned off
  • Old iOS version
  • Find My app not set up correctly
  • Phone is off or in Airplane Mode
  • Privacy settings preventing sharing

Now, let’s fix it step by step!

1. Check Internet Connection

Find My needs a stable internet connection. If you’re on Wi-Fi, try switching to mobile data (or vice versa).

How to check:

  1. Open Safari and visit any website.
  2. If it loads slowly or not at all, reconnect to a different network.

2. Make Sure Location Services Are On

Your phone can’t share a location if Location Services are off.

To check:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
  2. Tap Location Services and turn it on.

Also, ensure Find My has access to your location:

  1. Scroll down and tap Find My.
  2. Set Allow Location Access to While Using the App or Always.

3. Restart the Device

Sometimes, a simple restart fixes the issue.

Steps:

  1. Hold the power button (or the power + volume button on newer iPhones).
  2. Slide to power off.
  3. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

Now, check if Find My is working again!

4. Enable ‘Share My Location’

Find My won’t work if Share My Location is off.

Turn it on:

  1. Go to Settings > Find My.
  2. Tap Share My Location and make sure it’s enabled.

5. Ensure the Other Person Has Internet & Location Enabled

If you’re trying to see someone else’s location, they need to meet the same requirements.

Ask them to:

  • Turn on Location Services.
  • Make sure Find My is set up correctly.
  • Check their internet connection.

If their battery is dead or their phone is off, you won’t be able to see their location.

6. Update iOS

An outdated iOS version may cause location errors.

To update:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
  2. If there’s an update available, install it.

7. Check Date & Time Settings

Incorrect date and time settings can mess with location services.

Fix it:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time.
  2. Enable Set Automatically.

8. Sign Out & Sign In to iCloud

Signing out and back into iCloud can refresh Find My.

Steps:

  1. Go to Settings and tap your Apple ID (your name at the top).
  2. Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
  3. Restart your phone, then sign back in.

9. Reset Network Settings

Sometimes, network glitches cause Find My issues.

To reset:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  2. Tap Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Note: This will remove all saved Wi-Fi passwords.

10. Try Another Device

If none of these steps work, check if Find My works on another device.

You can also try logging into Find My on iCloud.

Final Words

Seeing “No Location Found” or “Location Not Available” can be annoying, but it’s often an easy fix. Follow these steps, and you’ll likely solve the issue in minutes.

If nothing works, Apple’s support team is always there to help!