How can I cancel a device removal request in Find My?

Thank you for your response — it's helpful, and I’ve already accepted the loss.

As a software engineer, I understand that Apple doesn’t manage user accounts in real-time, and that anyone with Apple ID credentials can associate a device with their account. However, in cases where Stolen Device Protection (SDP) is enabled, it would make sense for Apple to implement an additional verification step before allowing a device to be removed from iCloud.

If someone gained access to an account through phishing or social engineering, they could initiate a removal request — but with SDP enabled, Apple could require further validation to ensure that the credentials weren’t obtained fraudulently.

Since each Apple device is tied to a unique serial number and IMEI, and these appear in Find My, Apple can clearly identify the device. So again, in the presence of SDP, a second layer of ownership verification could make this system more secure and protect users from exactly this kind of attack

Thanks a lot 🙏