How I Got My Lost iPhone Back From a Good Samaritan
OK – Yes. I know MobileMe offers a “Find My Phone” – But I did not have that. (Now I do.) But that means that you have to find the “location” and go knocking on doors and all that chasing stuff. Still better than never getting it back.
And yes, I know I have a $500 reward. But heck, a new iphone is $699.00 when you are not starting a plan. So that is CHEAPER for me. And for the finder, he can take my reward money and buy a new one for $299 and profit $200. So it is better for him to return it than keep it.
And yes, I know there are “apps” that do I what I am about to show you. But they suck and this is EASIER and it looks better and it is FREE.
So here is what I did to get my phone back.
Step #1 – I open the “Notes” app that comes with every iPhone.
Step #2 – I went down 3 lines before typing (This makes sure the text is not hidden by some of the iphone messages that are on when you turn on the phone.)
Step #3 – I typed THIS MESSAGE below.
Step #5 – I took a screen shot of the note by hitting the POWER BUTTON on the top of my iPhone and the HOME button on the front of the iPhone at the SAME TIME. (It then saves the PIC to your “Camera Roll”
Step #6 – I then went to “Settings” >> “Wallpaper” >> and chose the photo from my Camera Roll.
I hit save and I was DONE!
So now, even with the phone lock feature, this is the first thing that shows when my phone is turned on. So I do not have to worry about someone trying to figure out my password. (That wipes your phone out 100% after several wrong attempts.)
So a person will find your phone… see that message… and will realize it is their lucky day and call you. It is your lucky day too. Ask anyone that ever lost a phone.
Even if the power goes dead. Anyone that finds an iPhone charge it, with the help of a friend if needed, and see the message on Power-up.
So, I was in a cab on Firday at StomperNetLive8 In Atlanta. I left my phone in the back of a cab.
I came home on Tuesday and found a phone sent FED-X and a note saying the money was not needed but he gave the address anyways if I felt I still wanted to send it.
I called him (number was in note) to thank him and I sent him the $500 reward.
I am a happy boy!
Thanks,
Mike Filsaime
And yes, I know I have a $500 reward. But heck, a new iphone is $699.00 when you are not starting a plan. So that is CHEAPER for me. And for the finder, he can take my reward money and buy a new one for $299 and profit $200. So it is better for him to return it than keep it.
And yes, I know there are “apps” that do I what I am about to show you. But they suck and this is EASIER and it looks better and it is FREE.
So here is what I did to get my phone back.
Step #1 – I open the “Notes” app that comes with every iPhone.
Step #2 – I went down 3 lines before typing (This makes sure the text is not hidden by some of the iphone messages that are on when you turn on the phone.)
Step #3 – I typed THIS MESSAGE below.
Lost iPhone Message
Step #6 – I then went to “Settings” >> “Wallpaper” >> and chose the photo from my Camera Roll.
I hit save and I was DONE!
So now, even with the phone lock feature, this is the first thing that shows when my phone is turned on. So I do not have to worry about someone trying to figure out my password. (That wipes your phone out 100% after several wrong attempts.)
So a person will find your phone… see that message… and will realize it is their lucky day and call you. It is your lucky day too. Ask anyone that ever lost a phone.
Even if the power goes dead. Anyone that finds an iPhone charge it, with the help of a friend if needed, and see the message on Power-up.
So, I was in a cab on Firday at StomperNetLive8 In Atlanta. I left my phone in the back of a cab.
I came home on Tuesday and found a phone sent FED-X and a note saying the money was not needed but he gave the address anyways if I felt I still wanted to send it.
I called him (number was in note) to thank him and I sent him the $500 reward.
I am a happy boy!
Thanks,
Mike Filsaime
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