My apple device was stolen from me about 2 1/2 weeks ago an I haven't had a phone ever since because paying for that one drained me completely could I please possibly get some help.
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It has to be turned on before a device is lost. Since Eric Root was responding to a user who has already lost the phone it is either on or it isn't and now the issue of if it is on, has the user tried looking?
If the device was stolen, and stolen two weeks ago, it is likely gone for good.
One more consideration is a balance between reporting this to the insurance company for what is an older phone with minimal value and running the risk of a bump in premiums, and somebody finding that phone and knowing about this service: Return a lost, locked iPhone, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT211231
It has to be turned on before a device is lost. Since Eric Root was responding to a user who has already lost the phone it is either on or it isn't and now the issue of if it is on, has the user tried looking?
If the device was stolen, and stolen two weeks ago, it is likely gone for good.
One more consideration is a balance between reporting this to the insurance company for what is an older phone with minimal value and running the risk of a bump in premiums, and somebody finding that phone and knowing about this service: Return a lost, locked iPhone, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT211231
Set up Find My on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices - https://support.apple.com/HT210400
Click on this link for general information about what to do "If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201472
- The Find My service is the only recovery feature Apple offers. It MUST be set up before the device is lost. If you did not do that it is too late to do it now and there is no other feature Apple offers that can help you find it.
Click on this link to read how to "Use the Find My app to locate a lost or stolen device" --> https://support.apple.com/HT210515
I have a no-contract phone that costs $7 per month to keep in service and the device itself cost me $10 maybe 5 years ago. You may need to work with a lower cost alternative until you can afford an Apple phone.
Can you explain to all how to turn it on and the importance of doing so b4 the problem arises?Also your post on returning a lost device just taught me something helpful to add to my knowledge and I THANK you very much for all you do here!!!
Thx so much for the instructions to follow…you explain soooo well.First thing I set up on my beautiful iPhone 12 mini!!!Again THX for all your contributions here!!!!You help so many and your hard work and kind attention is so appreciated!!!!
Once again a great post.Could you explain how to turn on these find my phone settings so that if someone does lose their iPhone it is activated??
You're welcome. :-)
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