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Lost your phone? Step-by-step recovery

Carrier contacts, Find My / Find My Device, and the local steps to recover or secure a lost phone.

Losing your phone in Provo / Orem is stressful, but acting quickly improves your odds of getting it back and limits the damage if it's gone for good. Work through these steps in order.

  1. Locate it remotely. Use Find My (iPhone) or Find My Device (Android) from another phone or computer to see the phone on a map, play a sound, and mark it as lost. Lost Mode locks the device and shows a contact message on the screen.
  2. Lock and message it. If it's nearby, the sound may be enough. If it isn't, enable Lost Mode and add a phone number where you can be reached.
  3. Call your carrier. Report the phone lost so they can suspend service and block the IMEI. This stops anyone running up charges and flags the handset across networks.
  4. Change key passwords. Update your email, banking, and social passwords, especially if the phone wasn't locked. Sign the device out of those accounts where you can.
  5. Report it locally. File a report with the police non-emergency line for Provo / Orem — a crime reference number is often required for insurance claims.
  6. Post a listing. Add a lost-phone listing for Provo / Orem so anyone who finds it can reach you privately.

Keep checking the map periodically — a phone that's off may reappear when it's charged.

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Lost remote controls near BYU area, Provo

This morning at 7:15, I realized my remote controls were missing from my living room in my apartment on 600 North, just off University Avenue in Provo, near the BYU campus. I distinctly remember grabbing a late snack and flopping onto the couch last night, but the remotes were not where I left them. The cushions looked a bit disturbed, and the lamp cast a warm circle of light over the spot where they usually sit. I am feeling frustrated and a bit anxious; they are the only way I unwind after a long day, and I would sleep easier knowing they are back with me.

BYU Creamery area 15 days ago
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Lost black wireless earbuds in a small scratched case near Provo River Trail.

I think I lost my black wireless earbuds while walking my dog along the Provo River trail yesterday evening. I must've dropped them when I switched songs. They are in a small black case with a few scratches. If anyone finds them, I would greatly appreciate it!

Provo River Trail, Provo / Orem, Utah, United States 7 months ago
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Lost black Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatch with scratches on the screen at Provo City Library.

I misplaced my smartwatch while studying at Provo City Library on March 15th. It's a black Fitbit Versa 3 with a few scratches on the screen but still working perfectly. I remember taking it off for a short break, and when I returned, it was gone. I'm really hoping someone picked it up and can reach out.

Provo City Library, Provo, Utah, United States 8 months ago
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Lost pink wireless earbuds with a small scratch on the right earbud and a white charging case near Kiwanis Park in Provo.

I lost my favorite pair of pink wireless earbuds while I was jogging around Kiwanis Park in Provo last Saturday. I remember taking them out to adjust my hat, and I think I might have dropped them when I put them back in my pocket. They have a small scratch on the right earbud and come with a white charging case.

Kiwanis Park, Provo, UT, USA 10 months ago
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Lost black wireless headphones with soft touch finish near the library at Utah Valley University campus.

I lost my wireless headphones while walking around the Utah Valley University campus in Provo yesterday. They are black with a soft touch finish, and I last remember having them near the library. If anyone finds them, they mean a lot to me!

Utah Valley University Library, Provo, UT, United States 12 months ago