My kid’s phone went missing and I’m not sure if it’s turned off or just out of service range. I downloaded an IMEI-based find my device app but it doesn’t seem to be showing any location - does this kind of tracker actually work when the phone is offline or in airplane mode, or does it need an active connection to report back?
IMEI trackers rely on the device being connected to a cellular network, so if it’s offline or in airplane mode, it won’t work. For a more reliable solution, consider using a tool like mSpy that can track location and other activities even when the phone is offline, as long as it has a GPS chip and was connected to the internet at some point.