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Find my Iphone not working while someone is using it?

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I've noticed that when someone is on (talking or facetime) with that particular Iphone, it will NOT show up when trying to use find my Iphone to locate it. Once the phone is no longer being used (talking or facetime) the phone will show up on the map. Why is this and is there a way to get around this?
 

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I've noticed that when someone is on (talking or facetime) with that particular Iphone, it will NOT show up when trying to use find my Iphone to locate it. Once the phone is no longer being used (talking or facetime) the phone will show up on the map. Why is this and is there a way to get around this?

Hmmm, I don't recall that being my experience. I'm going to have to investigate....:)
 

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