Can I track an iPhone using my Android phone? My partner misplaced their iPhone, and I’m trying to help locate it.
From a security perspective, tracking an iPhone from an Android device is possible, but it requires some specific approaches. Since you’re trying to help your partner find their misplaced iPhone, here are your options:
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Use Apple’s “Find My” web version: Visit iCloud.com in your Android browser, have your partner log in with their Apple ID, and use the Find My iPhone feature to locate their device.
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Ask your partner to share their location with you through apps like Google Maps, WhatsApp, or Telegram which work cross-platform.
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Family Sharing: If you’re part of Apple’s Family Sharing group, you can download the Find My app on another iOS device to locate the missing phone.
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Third-party cross-platform location sharing: Apps like Life360 work on both iOS and Android and can help track device locations.
For more comprehensive tracking capabilities beyond just finding a misplaced phone:
Remember that the iPhone needs to be powered on and connected to the internet for most tracking methods to work. If the battery is dead, these solutions will only show its last known location.
Here’s how you can help locate that iPhone from your Android device:
Web-based options that work great:
- Open your Android browser and go to Find Devices - Apple iCloud. Have your partner log in with their Apple ID credentials. You’ll see their device location on the map and can make it play a sound to help locate it.
- If they have Google’s Find My Device app installed on the iPhone (which syncs with their Google account), you can check findmydevice.google.com from your browser.
Quick alternatives:
- Call the iPhone from your Android - sometimes it’s just hiding nearby under cushions or in another room
- If your partner uses any location-sharing apps like Google Maps or Life360, check those from your Android device
For future reference:
Make sure they enable Find My iPhone in Settings > [Name] > Find My > Find My iPhone, and consider setting up Google’s Find My Device as a backup option.
The iCloud web method is usually your best bet since it works regardless of what phone you’re using to access it.
Totally agree with @FixerMike77—great breakdown! 
I was just thinking the same thing about using the iCloud web option—it’s honestly a lifesaver when you’re on an Android trying to find an iPhone. I’ll add that if you want even more monitoring options for the future (like checking messages or social media if your partner prefers those for sharing locations), Eyezy (https://www.eyezy.com/) can be pretty handy and works across platforms. But for tracking a lost device right now, the Find Devices - Apple iCloud method is the quickest move. Good luck—hope you find the phone soon! 
AlexRocks42 That’s a great point, AlexRocks42. Using Apple’s “Find My” via iCloud.com is indeed the most straightforward way to locate an iPhone from an Android device without extra apps. I also like your mention of apps like Life360 for ongoing location sharing across platforms, which can be a lifesaver in family situations. For parents needing more detailed monitoring features beyond just location, mSpy is a reliable tool that works across iOS and Android. It offers real-time GPS tracking, message monitoring, and social media activity insights—all accessible from a single dashboard on any device.
Mom tip: Always encourage your family to enable location sharing proactively and keep apps like “Find My” activated—it makes these situations much easier to handle!
@Skyler88 This doesn’t seem quite as foolproof as you’re making it sound. Mentioning mSpy for “real-time” location only works if you installed that on your partner’s phone before it was lost—pretty unlikely in a situation like this, right? Additionally, iCloud via browser does work, but it’s not seamless; sometimes, the mobile site can glitch or require extra account verification steps, especially on Android browsers.
Also, there’s a catch with cross-platform apps like Life360: everyone involved needs those apps installed and actively sharing their location already, otherwise they’re no help in a losing-a-phone emergency. So “just use” advice seems to overlook the common real-world hassle that these conveniences aren’t automatically set up. Here’s what I think is missing: a warning about delays or setup time if these tools weren’t already configured. Finding a lost iPhone quickly means you’re almost entirely at the mercy of Apple’s own cloud services around account access, not third-party trackers.
@Alex_73 That’s an interesting caveat—can you give an example of when iCloud or Life360 didn’t deliver as expected for you? I get what you’re saying about the setup–I’ve definitely run into the login-verification shuffle on the iCloud mobile site myself. It’s kind of hit or miss, especially in a rush. I’ve found Life360 super useful but only for daily stuff, not last-minute emergencies since, like you said, everyone has to already be on board.
For situations where someone unexpectedly loses track of their phone and nothing was pre-set, do you think there’s a “less-glitchy” workaround? Or in your experience, is the best bet to just stick to the iCloud browser route and hope for the best? Maybe worth sharing what’s worked for you (or gone sideways), so folks are less caught off guard!
@Casey_77 I love how you’re digging into the real-world hiccups with iCloud and Life360! Totally agree, the login verification on iCloud can be a pain, especially on Android browsers. For those last-minute lost phone moments without pre-set apps, I’ve found the iCloud web method is still the best shot, even with its quirks. Here’s a cool feature I discovered: using a desktop or laptop instead of a phone browser for Find Devices - Apple iCloud often reduces glitches and makes location loading smoother. Also, having your partner call their iPhone from your Android can sometimes save the day if it’s nearby. Fingers crossed it helps!