I lost my iPhone 13 a few weeks ago, i tried tracking it with find my and kept the lost mode on. But unfortunately I didn't to that location on time and now it is turned off. i was wondering is it possible for apple to help me locate it using IMEI number or serial number?
No, unfortunately neither Apple nor the law enforcement will help you on this.
Please look at this article
- If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is lost or stolen – Apple Support
Tracking lost or stolen phones
The 'Find My' tracking is to help you discover if you left your phone in the office or the restaurant. Lost or Stolen phones are rarely ever seen again.
Risk mitigation
Get your provider to
Cancel your SIM.
Send you a replacement SIM on same number.
You can then put the SIM in another phone to get the codes you will need.
Phishing warning
Its possible for a thief to obtain your phone number particularly if you did not have a PIN set on the SIM. Si do not respond to texts to sign into your account! They are NOT from Apple!
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Resign to the fact that if you had a passcode set and you do not provide your Apple ID via phishing texts then your data is safe but you will never see the phone again.
No, unfortunately neither Apple nor the law enforcement will help you on this.
Please look at this article
- If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is lost or stolen – Apple Support
Tracking lost or stolen phones
The 'Find My' tracking is to help you discover if you left your phone in the office or the restaurant. Lost or Stolen phones are rarely ever seen again.
Risk mitigation
Get your provider to
Cancel your SIM.
Send you a replacement SIM on same number.
You can then put the SIM in another phone to get the codes you will need.
Phishing warning
Its possible for a thief to obtain your phone number particularly if you did not have a PIN set on the SIM. Si do not respond to texts to sign into your account! They are NOT from Apple!
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Resign to the fact that if you had a passcode set and you do not provide your Apple ID via phishing texts then your data is safe but you will never see the phone again.
If it is already with the bad guys then yes it is gone gone. It will be jailbroken unless they can scam you for your apple ID password.
Just don't let them fool you with a text. Nobody except the thieves will message you about this phone.
When you get your new SIM on the same number put a PIN on it for next time.
so there is no use of knowing your IMEI number or serial Number when they steal your phone it is gone gone.
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