Apple AirTags Used to Stalk Victims

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What You Can Do

If you own an Apple device

Make sure your device is an iPhone 6s or newer and running iOS 14.5 or later. Your phone will automatically alert you if a tracker is nearby and has not communicated with its "owner" in a reasonable time (estimated to be between 8-24hrs). If you receive this alert, the app can help you locate the device by playing sounds (it has a small speaker in it).

If you own an Android device

You can download "Tracker Detect" from the Google Play Store and manually search for trackers by running a scan. Unfortunately, this does not happen automatically as it does with iOS devices, so you'll need to manually conduct these scans periodically.Once you locate the device, remove the battery, and contact your local authorities if you don't recognize it as yours or that of someone you know. As always, stay safe and we're here if you have any questions.

How to Remove the Battery From an AirTag

1. Place the AirTag in your palm, face down.
2. Press down on the metal back with two fingers and twist anticlockwise. The metal back will release and pop up. Place it aside.
3. Take out the old battery. Place the old battery inside instead, positive side (denoted by a + marking) facing up.
4. Put the back cover back over the top, aligning the three tabs with the three holes in the AirTag.
5. Place two fingers down and rotate in a clockwise direction until the back cover snaps into place. You may need to use some force here; if the pressure is too light, the cover will not click in.