Check to see if the phone is in Lost Mode. When the owner realizes their iPhone is missing, they may enable Lost Mode to display a message with contact information or instructions for return. Check the lock screen for a message, then contact the owner to arrange pickup.
Check for a medical ID. If the owner previously set up an emergency contact for medical emergencies, you can call that number to let them know you’ve found the person’s iPhone. Here’s how to check: Swipe right to reach the passcode screen. Tap Emergency to launch the emergency keypad. Tap Medical ID at the bottom of the keypad. If an emergency contact is listed, call that number to report the iPhone found.
Answer an incoming phone call. The owner may try calling from another phone once they realize theirs is missing. The probability of receiving a call from the owner is high, so keep the iPhone turned on while it’s in your possession.
Check the recent calls list. If the phone’s screen is unlocked, try calling one of the owner's contacts to let them know you've found the iPhone. Here's how: Open the Phone app by tapping the green and white phone receiver at the bottom of the home screen. Tap Recents to see if there’s a phone number they call regularly. Tap phone number or contact name to place the call.
Contact the phone’s carrier. The mobile provider (e.g. AT&T, Verizon) will be able to track down the owner. The best way to do this is to physically take the iPhone into the carrier’s storefront. If there’s no way to get the phone to the carrier in person, give them a call. They can track down the owner using the IMEI code that's printed on the back of the phone or in the SIM tray. If the IMEI is not printed on the phone's back, gently insert the end of a paperclip into the small hole in the rectangle (the SIM tray) on the phone’s edge, then pull out the tray to find the IMEI.
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