Is there a way to find the owner of AirPods?

You can open Find My on your iPhone and tap on the Items tab. Scroll to the bottom of the Items list and tap Identify Found Item and see if there is any information on the AirPods.

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Can I find the owner of AirPods?

Apple cannot help identify the owners. It would be best to turn these in to the local authority or lost & found, where the owner would be most likely to check.

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How do I remove AirPods from previous owner?

Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab or Devices tab. Tap the item or device you want to remove, then swipe up on the handle. Tap Remove Item or Remove This Device, then tap Remove to confirm.

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Can Apple find owner of AirPods by serial number?

No, there is no way for you to track that down. And that if they know the name and or Serial number of the air pods you can give it back. No, there is no way for you to track that down.

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What do you do if you find someone's AirPods?

Hello ~ The best thing to do is turn them in to your local law enforcement department. The owners are most likely to check there.

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Can you track someone who stole AirPods?

Ensure Find My is enabled ahead of time

Thanks to Apple's Find My network, you'll likely be able to pinpoint precisely where your AirPods are, or at least where they most recently were. Note, only the earbuds themselves can be tracked, not the Charging Case, because the case itself doesn't have Bluetooth or speakers.

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Can you track AirPods if someone stole them?

About Find My

Find My is the only way that you can track or locate a lost or missing device. There is no other Apple service that can find, track, or otherwise flag your device for you. To find your AirPods, you need to set up Find My with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that you use with your AirPods.

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How do I return AirPods I found?

Post notices around where you found it, or take it to the police, or if applicable, the Lost & Found department of the facility where you found it.

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Can Apple find owner by serial number?

No. Your cannot “track” iPads or their owners using a device serial number.

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How do I reset my AirPods to sell?

Open the lid of your charging case, and put your AirPods in your ears. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Or go to Settings > [your AirPods]. If your AirPods appear there as connected, tap the More Info button next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.

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Can previous owner track AirPods after reset?

Unfortunately, the answer is No. You cannot track your AirPods Pro once reset. Although Apple introduced the 'Find My AirPods' feature, it won't work when someone steals and resets your AirPods Pro. Not only AirPods Pro but all other AirPods also cannot be tracked after being reset.

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Is it worth reporting stolen AirPods to the police?

Yes, you can report stolen AirPods to the police. If you believe your AirPods were stolen, it is a good idea to file a report with your local police department. They may be able to help recover your property, especially if the thief is caught with other stolen items.

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Does Apple track stolen serial numbers?

You cannot track stolen devices via the serial number, if that is what you are hoping to do.

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Can a serial number be traced?

Can Serial Numbers Be Traced? Serial number tracking allows you to trace each item from the time it's manufactured to when it's delivered and sold. The identification number given to one product enables you to track its history.

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How do I prove ownership of Apple?

Proving credentials would be the original sales receipt which includes the device's serial number on it. Even bequeathed devices are not immune to this.

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How do I Find My stolen Apple products?

To find your device, sign in to iCloud.com/find. Or use the Find My app on another Apple device that you own. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn't appear in the list of devices, Find My was not turned on. But you can still protect your account if Find My was not turned on.

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Can Apple remove iCloud lock with proof of purchase?

Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.

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Can you verify Apple products?

Genuine IOS devices and iPad can be verified to be authentic by checking if they can connect to iTunes. If your Apple device is authentic, it should be able to download apps from iTunes and the app should run smoothly.

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Can police track iPhone by serial number?

You cannot track the location of an iPhone through the IMEI or Serial number.

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Can the police track a serial number?

Armed with a serial number, law enforcement can enter your stolen property into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) stolen items database. The NCIC database was created in 1967 to aid law enforcement in recovering stolen property, finding wanted individuals, and locating missing persons.

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