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lost/stolen iphone 8

I've lost my Iphone 8.

The "find my phone" appt was not on.

At the same time, I've changed carriers.

When I go to "find my phone" and select "all"

I don't see the lost phone on the list.

Does this mean the current carrier has already erased the data?

I do have the serial # and IME number.

Could I be using any of those to confirm my data is removed from the lost/stolen phone?


iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 24, 2022 8:20 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2022 8:31 AM

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


Unfortunately, if Find My was not enabled on the phone, then you are not going to be able to locate the device on a map or find it when you select "Find My Phone".


Does this mean the current carrier has already erased the data?

No


I do have the serial # and IME number.

You may need that info when you call your carrier and ask them to blacklist your phone, which will disable your phone service on the device.


Could I be using any of those to confirm my data is removed from the lost/stolen phone?

No


Hopefully, you were using a passcode on your phone so no one else can access the data on your phone.












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Nov 24, 2022 8:31 AM in response to erasedata

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


Unfortunately, if Find My was not enabled on the phone, then you are not going to be able to locate the device on a map or find it when you select "Find My Phone".


Does this mean the current carrier has already erased the data?

No


I do have the serial # and IME number.

You may need that info when you call your carrier and ask them to blacklist your phone, which will disable your phone service on the device.


Could I be using any of those to confirm my data is removed from the lost/stolen phone?

No


Hopefully, you were using a passcode on your phone so no one else can access the data on your phone.












lost/stolen iphone 8

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