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LOCK MY PHONE BY USING SERIAL NUMBER

my iphone being stolen, can u help me lock my iphone by using imei or serial number ?

please help


iPhone XS, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 6, 2019 8:29 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2019 8:31 AM

A phone can't be locked with the serial number. Your service provider may be able to lock it using the IMEI number - Apple can't do it. I'm assuming yuou don't have 'Find My iPhone' enabled on it which would enable you to lock it yourself.

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LOCK MY PHONE BY USING SERIAL NUMBER

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