iPad stolen from front porch after delivery from fedex

Hello,

Theoretically if the thieves are dumb enough to set the device up and enable Find My iPad (which it is enabled by default) then Apple may be able to track them. I do not know for certain. I would think that Apple would at least be able to see what Apple ID registers the iPad when it’s set up. It grinds my gears whenever I hear about situations like this. You spend your hard earned money on a shiny new iPad only for the experience to be ruined by some thoughtless individual taking what isn’t theirs. I am happy to hear that Apple will replace the device.

It will not be tied to your Apple ID. So you won't ever be able to track it. Apple doesn't block devices. If it comes online and the police are working with Apple, they may be able to provide it's location to the authorities, but Apple typically doesn't get involved in lost or stolen equipment. The whole thing just sucks, but it will most likely be written off and forgotten, sadly.

Some drivers do ignore the signature required. UPS never does. I follow all my shipments with the tracking number so I know when it’s “out for delivery”. With Apple I also agree to text notifications stating it’s coming, I’ll be home and keep going to my front door to see if it’s there. I get very nervous around Xmas time because there’s people (thieves) who will drive around following delivery trucks to grab a parcel as soon as it’s dropped off.

All you can do is file a police report. Do you have a Ring or other video surveillance system, which may recorded the thief?

There is no way for you to track it. Best to leave it up to the police and Apple, if Apple even wants to take the time to see if it ever comes online.

That has been Apple's policy. I've never received an iPhone from Apple directly I didn't have to sign for. But I also seem to remember you could print out a pre-sign sticker from the carrier saying it's OK to leave the package if you signed it. Perhaps the OP did that?

Every iPhone, iPad or iPod I’ve ever ordered from Apple was shipped signature required. But there is an online waiver form you can sign and leave for the delivery driver giving them authorization to leave it without a signature.

People with FedEx accounts can also authorize release from within their account settings.

And it’s not unheard of for delivery drivers to just ignore the signature required bit either.

I would suggest a different method. Instead of the carrier delivering the items to your home. Arrange to have them held at the carrier pick up location, where you can go pick them up and sign for them. This way, there would be no chance for a mixup.

Hello,

Since the iPad had not been set up there would be no way to track it. You would need to contact your local authorities for assistance tracking down the iPad.

I thought you had to sign for iPads or anything else from Apple that costs a larger sum, so this doesn’t happen?