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HamaRadhi
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Q: i lost my iphone5 just yesterday and i didn't really enabled 'find my iphone' app

well i lost my iphone5 just yesterday and i didn't really enabled 'find my iphone' app i know it's so stupid. but i still have the IMEI number , do i have any chances to get my iphone back please? even if i go to the local law enforcement? thanks. btw it's iOS 9.3.2

 

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iPhone 5, iOS 9.3.2, null

Posted on Jun 28, 2016 8:03 AM

by Ralph9430,Apple recommended
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The link below is to an Apple Support page that describes what to do is your iOS device is lost or stolen. Scroll down to the section on "If Find My iPhone isn't Enabled on your Missing Device."

 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201472

Posted on Jun 27, 2016 7:44 AM

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Q: i lost my iphone5 just yesterday and i didn't really enabled 'find my iphone' app

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  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jun 27, 2016 6:59 AM in response to HamaRadhi
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    Jun 27, 2016 6:59 AM in response to HamaRadhi

    While you can report the loss/theft to local law enforcement, having the IMEI will not enable tracking. It can be used to identify the individual device should police recover an iPhone, but they cannot use it to find your individual device. Without Find My iPhone activated, there is no way to track the device, and it will be able to be restored and used by another person. I would contact your carrier to see if they participate in blacklisting services, which could prevent the device from being used locally with a carrier.

  • by Ralph9430,Apple recommended

    Ralph9430 Ralph9430 Jun 27, 2016 7:44 AM in response to HamaRadhi
    Level 6 (18,157 points)
    Jun 27, 2016 7:44 AM in response to HamaRadhi

    The link below is to an Apple Support page that describes what to do is your iOS device is lost or stolen. Scroll down to the section on "If Find My iPhone isn't Enabled on your Missing Device."

     

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201472