Lost or stolen

You submitted a list/stolen claim using AppleCare+ Theft and Loss to have it replaced?

You’ll want to check the status of your claim and see if it can be canceled following File a claim if you have AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage - Apple Support

what would happen if your phone gets returned, after you file a claim and get it replaced through the apple care policy. So the claim was approved and you have it replaced already, but latter on the, lets say 2 months latter, the original phone gets returned to you. Is the original phone usless now because its locked now even though its returned to its rightful owner who bought it. Or is there a way to unlock it or remove the lock so that it can be used again?

It will remain locked because it has been replaced so it no longer belongs to the original owner per the policy terms. You can call the replacing insurance provider for .