I saw this on infinity for Reddit earlier, I don’t know if there’s a workaround for this or not.

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      It’s mentioned in the linked article about Find My Device.

      This is what it says

      1. Locate offline devices

      Locate your compatible Android phone and tablet by ringing them or viewing their location on a map in the app — even when they’re offline. And thanks to specialized Pixel hardware, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners will also be able to find their devices if they’re powered off or the battery is dead.

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      That is why we took our time when designing the new Find My Device, which uses a crowdsourced device-locating network to help you find your lost or misplaced devices and belongings quickly – even when they’re offline.

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        That doesn’t say that. Although the article linked from there does, for Pixels.

        And thanks to specialized Pixel hardware, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners will also be able to find their devices if they’re powered off or the battery is dead.