Use the phone’s built-in location sharing feature
Check the device’s Find My iPhone or Find My Device service
Ask the person to share their live location through messaging apps
Use a family safety or parental control app with consent
Contact the mobile carrier for official assistance
Report a lost or stolen phone to the police
Use the phone number lookup tools only for caller identification, not live tracking
Enable location services and emergency location features on the device
Track the device through its linked Google or Apple account
Use a third-party tracking app only if it was installed with permission