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how can I lock a phone if it was stolen

my phone was stolen, it shows offline. can I track it still?


iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on May 20, 2022 10:40 PM

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Posted on May 20, 2022 10:51 PM

nallely102 Said:

"how can I lock a phone if it was stolen: my phone was stolen, it shows offline. can I track it still?"

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Troubleshooting a Lost or Stollen iPhone:

What makes you so certain it was stollen? Perhaps it was lost?


Six tactics to try here...

  • Use Find My: Note that Find My, can only be enabled directly on the iPhone. It cannot be enabled elsewhere. So, if it is not enabled, then that is not an option. Note that it will show up in the latest location is was seen, when connected to  WiFi or a Cellular network.


  • Dial it: See if it is heard ring


  • Ask Local Authorities: See if it has be hanged over.


  • Text It: Ask whomever has come across it, to contact you.


  • Ask Someone: See if someone you know (i.e. Friend, or Family Member) if that came across it.


  • Backtrack your Locations: If you are at a Coffee shop, or a library, stop by and see if it was safely placed asside.
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May 20, 2022 10:51 PM in response to nallely102

nallely102 Said:

"how can I lock a phone if it was stolen: my phone was stolen, it shows offline. can I track it still?"

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Troubleshooting a Lost or Stollen iPhone:

What makes you so certain it was stollen? Perhaps it was lost?


Six tactics to try here...

  • Use Find My: Note that Find My, can only be enabled directly on the iPhone. It cannot be enabled elsewhere. So, if it is not enabled, then that is not an option. Note that it will show up in the latest location is was seen, when connected to  WiFi or a Cellular network.


  • Dial it: See if it is heard ring


  • Ask Local Authorities: See if it has be hanged over.


  • Text It: Ask whomever has come across it, to contact you.


  • Ask Someone: See if someone you know (i.e. Friend, or Family Member) if that came across it.


  • Backtrack your Locations: If you are at a Coffee shop, or a library, stop by and see if it was safely placed asside.

how can I lock a phone if it was stolen

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