I lost my phone and I want to wipe everything

how do I erase everything off my stolen phone


iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 3, 2020 9:14 PM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2020 9:27 PM

Log into iCloud with the credentials the phone is registered to, use the Find My option, set the device to wipe itself. Can also do that with the Find My app on another iGadget.


Will it happen? Depends on the phone getting the order thru some network, Wi-Fi or cellular, before the thief gets in.

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Feb 3, 2020 9:27 PM in response to hasti80

Log into iCloud with the credentials the phone is registered to, use the Find My option, set the device to wipe itself. Can also do that with the Find My app on another iGadget.


Will it happen? Depends on the phone getting the order thru some network, Wi-Fi or cellular, before the thief gets in.

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