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I want to lock and erase my stolen phone

How can I lock and erase my stolen phone ?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 6:09 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2021 6:15 PM

If Find My was enabled on the device, and it is online, use lost mode to lock it. If you erase it, you will no longer be able to remotely track it.


See -> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


If the device did not have a screen lock passcode already, then anyone can simply open it and disable Find My. Note too that anyone can also just turn it off, or erase it with iTunes.

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Feb 11, 2021 6:15 PM in response to olujide20

If Find My was enabled on the device, and it is online, use lost mode to lock it. If you erase it, you will no longer be able to remotely track it.


See -> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


If the device did not have a screen lock passcode already, then anyone can simply open it and disable Find My. Note too that anyone can also just turn it off, or erase it with iTunes.

I want to lock and erase my stolen phone

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