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Stolen Phone. Need to keep data safe.

iPhone stolen. Erase is pending, how do I ensure my phone is completely inaccessible and all my data safe?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on May 22, 2022 1:29 PM

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Posted on May 22, 2022 1:31 PM

The lost iPhone is a brick to anyone who finds it if you do not remove the device from your Apple ID account


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If you remove the device from your account after you erase it, Activation Lock will be turned off. This allows another person to turn on and use your device.


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Stolen Phone. Need to keep data safe.

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