How "lost my phone" works

Hello everyone!

Recently one of my friends lost his phone and he activated the function “lost my phone” using his iCloud ID.

Could anyone confirm that I will receive a notification when the phone will be opened and connected to the internet?

I am thinking that the person who has the phone has already restarted the phone in fabric settings..:(

Thank you!

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Aug 17, 2022 3:08 AM

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WheelieNick

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Aug 17, 2022 3:22 AM in response to Adrianaaanaaa

What happens if you activate Mark As Lost for your device

Mark as Lost remotely locks your missing iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac with a passcode, keeping your information secure even if your device goes missing. You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location. Find out more about how to use Mark as Lost.

Aug 17, 2022 12:13 PM in response to WheelieNick

Thank you Nick for your quick answer!!:)

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