I lost my new iPhone before setup ..how can I get it

i lost my brand new Iwatch before set up I have no bill box and serial number.. the iwatch bill is not on my name as it was gifted how can I get it back..does apple can trace it?

Posted on May 15, 2021 5:00 AM

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Posted on May 15, 2021 5:09 AM

Hi,


If you didn’t open it or you didn’t set up it, with your iPhone and your Apple ID, it will be difficult to find it.

The only way you could find it’s to report your lost or stolen device to local law enforcement. Law enforcement might request the serial number of your device. Find your device serial number.


Apple precise that « Find My is the only way that you can track or locate a lost or missing device. If Find My isn't enabled on your watch before it goes missing, there is no other Apple service that can find, track, or otherwise flag your device for you. »


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May 15, 2021 5:09 AM in response to juhi32

Hi,


If you didn’t open it or you didn’t set up it, with your iPhone and your Apple ID, it will be difficult to find it.

The only way you could find it’s to report your lost or stolen device to local law enforcement. Law enforcement might request the serial number of your device. Find your device serial number.


Apple precise that « Find My is the only way that you can track or locate a lost or missing device. If Find My isn't enabled on your watch before it goes missing, there is no other Apple service that can find, track, or otherwise flag your device for you. »


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