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nataliarm015

Q: restored after lost

If my phone was restored after lost mode was enabled can is it still locked?

iPhone 4S, iOS 8

Posted on Feb 26, 2015 4:34 PM

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  • by jeremy_v,

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Feb 28, 2015 7:44 AM in response to nataliarm015
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    Feb 28, 2015 7:44 AM in response to nataliarm015

    Hello nataliarm015,

     

    Thanks for participating in the Apple Support Communities.

     

    It seems like you're wondering what happens if your iPhone is restored or erased while it's in lost mode.

     

    If the device is restored while Find My iPhone is on, your Apple ID and password need to be entered. This is part of the Activation Lost feature:

     

    iCloud: Activation Lock

     

    With iOS 7 or later, Find My iPhone includes a feature called Activation Lock, which is turned on automatically when you set up Find My iPhone. Activation Lock makes it harder for anyone to use or sell your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if it’s ever lost or stolen.

    With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can:

    • Turn off Find My iPhone on your device

    • Sign out of iCloud on your device

    • Erase and reactivate your device

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Jeremy