Lost iphone
I have lost my iPhone . How can i erase the data remotely through iCloud , if I have not activated Find my phone app there.
iPhone 8, iOS 11
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I have lost my iPhone . How can i erase the data remotely through iCloud , if I have not activated Find my phone app there.
iPhone 8, iOS 11
In a nutshell, you can't. In order to remotely erase your device, FindMy must be enabled -- which is why it's critical this function remain enabled.
Hopefully, you at least had a passcode on the device so no one can access your information. I'd encourage you to always leave FindMy enabled on future devices.
It doesn't hurt to assume it is enabled and follow the steps outlined here:
-> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
If FindMy is indeed disabled, this article offers some good advice:
-> If Find My iPhone or Find My iPad isn't enabled on your missing device - Apple Support
In a nutshell, you can't. In order to remotely erase your device, FindMy must be enabled -- which is why it's critical this function remain enabled.
Hopefully, you at least had a passcode on the device so no one can access your information. I'd encourage you to always leave FindMy enabled on future devices.
It doesn't hurt to assume it is enabled and follow the steps outlined here:
-> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
If FindMy is indeed disabled, this article offers some good advice:
-> If Find My iPhone or Find My iPad isn't enabled on your missing device - Apple Support
Lost iphone