![]() ![]() But then and after the messages I spoke with someone that explained to me that when robbed I should put it in LOST MODE instead, so I did. When I first got robbed I panicked and put the phone into ERASE MODE because I thought that because was robbed I will not get it back. I dint not respond to any of those messages. I also received a phone call that went to the answer machine saying my iPhone 11 (mine was 6s Plus) saying that the phone was found and asking for my 6 digits passcode, of course I did not enter anything there either. so activation locked will still be relevant if the iPhone is flashed?Īnd for the phishing message I did received an SMS on my wife's phone the very next day it was stolen, with a link to a doggy page that simulated to be iCloud (I can post the link to that doggy page here if anyone is interested) where it asked me to enter the iCloud details and of course I DID NOT. ![]() Regarding ''still be activation locked'', according to iCloud the iPhone is still LOCK MODE PENDING. Hey Lawrence thanks for your reply really! Apple never gets involved in lost or stolen devices→ Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams Delete any such message without responding to it. This is NEVER from Apple or from law enforcement it is from the thief or fence to steal your Apple ID and identity. Beware of a common phishing scam: You may get a text or email from “Apple” or “Apple Security” (or sometimes “Police”) saying your phone has been found and to click on a link to see its location. The main thing to watch out for is a phishing message, as already mentioned. The phone will go to disabled mode after 10 failed attempts, so they can’t try 1 million times, only 10. And I am probably being paranoid but I thought I speak my mind.since 6 digits passcode is 1 million possibilities, could someone take the time (or use some kind of computer software) to try 1 million times to find out the passcode is? or thats is just plain nonsense? Yes, but it will still be activation locked. Thats kind of a relief to know Tim, thank you! I won't remove it from my devices.Ĭan they still wipe it the phone like ''flash it'' or whatever is called and install a fresh IOS so they can use it as a new phone? And if thats the case will the phone still connect to apple to activate Lost Mode? Learn how you can still protect your information.If you're using /find, you can't see your device's location if it's powered off, the battery has run out, or more than 24 hours has passed since its last location was sent to Apple.If you're using the Find My app, you can't see your device's location if more than 7 days have passed since its last location was sent to Apple.If you see "Offline," "No location available," or "Location Services Off," your device might be offline for one of these reasons: I see my device in Find My, but it's offline It (Phishing) may appear as the image given below.Įven if the iPhone is switched off it is findable, see the pic below. Note: Apple will never send you any info on Lost/Found iPhones. Instead, file a claim for your lost or stolen device.īe careful and be smart to -> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phoney support calls. If your missing device is covered by AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, you shouldn't erase your device. Click on any to get the details.ĭo's, If you had enabled "Find My" before it was lost Log in to with your Apple ID credentials. You may use a web browser to get the Serial Number and the IMEI Number. Find the serial number or IMEI on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod.If an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple.There is no "Undo" after you remove it from your account.įind IMEI & Serial No. This allows another person to turn on and use the device.Īn example of my iPhone 5 is given in the GIF below. If the device is removed from an account after it is erased, Activation Lock will be turned off. This can include email accounts, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The best action would be to Change the Apple ID password and change the passwords for other internet accounts that were used on the device. If Find My was not turned ON before your device was lost or stolen, it can't be used to locate a device nor one can use the IMEI number for tracking a device. Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item If your device is offline, it won't play a sound until it connects to a network. Select your missing device or item, then choose Play Sound. ![]()
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