Find my iPhone after Apple ID password change

Hi there,


my macbook got stolen earlier and I locked it via find my iPhone but the device is still offline so the lock is pending. Then I changed my Apple ID passwrod. Would find my iPhone work still? Would I be able to erase the data on my stolen laptop in the future?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 29, 2019 10:44 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2019 10:37 AM

You can also erase the computer using Find My Phone. The computer will need to come on line to execute the command. Do not remove the computer from your account to ensure the Activation Lock remains active.


Find My iPhone - Erase your device 

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Mar 30, 2019 10:57 AM in response to yunfei241

Apple's suggestions from the article below.


If you can't find your Mac


Find My Mac is the only Apple service that can help track or locate a lost Mac. If you didn’t set up Find My Mac before your Mac was lost, or you can’t locate it, these steps might help you protect your data:


  1. Change your Apple ID password to prevent anyone from accessing your iCloud data or using other services (such as iMessage or iTunes) from your Mac.
  2. Change your passwords for other accounts you use with your Mac, including email, banking, and social sites like Facebook or Twitter.
  3. Report your lost or stolen Mac to local law enforcement. They might request the serial number of your computer. You can find this information on the original box or receipt you received when you purchased your Mac.


Find My Mac - If your Mac is lost or stolen


Mar 30, 2019 10:25 AM in response to Eric Root

I am mostly worried about my personal information in the laptop. The laptop has a password (but not a strong one) and I set a pending lock once it goes online. Would that make my data secure? Is there anything else that I can do? Or is it possible that laptop thieves generally don't care about the data and just sell the hardware (maybe in parts)?


Sorry for the long list of questions, but I can't seem to find these info and I'm very worried right now.

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