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My phone was stolen today, how do I erase everything on that phone without actually having the device?

My phone was stolen today, how do I erase everything on that phone without actually having the device?

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 28, 2020 7:06 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2020 7:44 PM

Use Find My Phone. If you erase the phone, you won't be able to use Find My Phone to locate the phone.


Find My iPhone - Erase your device      


Find My Phone - Lock and track your device using Lost Mode.       


Find My Phone - If your device is lost or stolen.      

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