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Can I change my passcode on a stolen phone

Can I change my iphoneXR passcode that is stolen ?

iPhone XR

Posted on Oct 21, 2021 4:32 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2021 7:36 AM

This article (and links in it) tells you what you can do if you have a stolen device If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


You can remotely erase the device so if you have a weak passcode on the device the data won't be on it any more.


Erase a device in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com - https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/erase-your-device-mmfc0ef36f/icloud - "If your iOS device, Apple Watch, or Mac is lost or stolen, you can erase it if you set up Find My iPhone on the device before it was lost."

- "After you erase a device, you can’t use Find My iPhone to locate the device or play a sound on it."

- "Activation Lock remains on to protect the device. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate the device."

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Oct 22, 2021 7:36 AM in response to shannonfromector

This article (and links in it) tells you what you can do if you have a stolen device If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


You can remotely erase the device so if you have a weak passcode on the device the data won't be on it any more.


Erase a device in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com - https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/erase-your-device-mmfc0ef36f/icloud - "If your iOS device, Apple Watch, or Mac is lost or stolen, you can erase it if you set up Find My iPhone on the device before it was lost."

- "After you erase a device, you can’t use Find My iPhone to locate the device or play a sound on it."

- "Activation Lock remains on to protect the device. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate the device."

Can I change my passcode on a stolen phone

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