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.