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Stolen phone, no apple ID

Hello, My mom lost her phone and I have been able to track it via location sharing/ find my iphone. It looks like it was stolen and has been moving around. Is there a way to lock it? She does not know her apple ID password and phone is needed to change it, so she can not lock it via find my iphone.

What should we/she do?

Posted on Oct 4, 2022 7:31 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2022 11:32 AM

Does she have access to another device/computer where she can enter her email account to receive the password reset email?


If she forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if she can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password  *      


If she has 2 Factor Authentication enabled, if she can't recover the password using the steps above, she will need to use Account Recovery. The Recovery Process is an automated process and the length of time it takes can vary a lot. Apple ID Support can only answer your questions. They can't intervene in or speed up the process. The article below has some suggestions to shorten the time the process takes.


Apple ID - Recover your Apple ID with two-factor authentication account recovery.   *


If you have changed your password, have you followed the steps in this article on all devices/computers? 


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.  *



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Oct 4, 2022 11:32 AM in response to hmilakovich

Does she have access to another device/computer where she can enter her email account to receive the password reset email?


If she forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if she can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password  *      


If she has 2 Factor Authentication enabled, if she can't recover the password using the steps above, she will need to use Account Recovery. The Recovery Process is an automated process and the length of time it takes can vary a lot. Apple ID Support can only answer your questions. They can't intervene in or speed up the process. The article below has some suggestions to shorten the time the process takes.


Apple ID - Recover your Apple ID with two-factor authentication account recovery.   *


If you have changed your password, have you followed the steps in this article on all devices/computers? 


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.  *



Stolen phone, no apple ID

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