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'Lost mode' says pending. What does this mean?

I have activated Lost mode on my stolen iPhone. Find My on another device says that 'Lost Mode' is pending. What does this imply. Is the burglar able to read my lost mode message? My iPhone shows in black and white on Find My.

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 5:24 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2023 5:38 AM

Hello ~ Your lost device is offline and the Lost Mode status will say pending. This means that the device is offline and iCloud cannot communicate with the device yet. However, as soon as your device comes online then your Lost Mode command will take effect. Click here for more details…


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


*Mark as Lost

When you mark your device as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode, keeping your information secure. This also disables Apple Pay on the missing device. And you can display a custom message with your contact information on the missing device. 

Click here>>>>>Mark your device as lost for more information.


Good luck!


~Katana-San~


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Jan 11, 2023 5:38 AM in response to snehal2508

Hello ~ Your lost device is offline and the Lost Mode status will say pending. This means that the device is offline and iCloud cannot communicate with the device yet. However, as soon as your device comes online then your Lost Mode command will take effect. Click here for more details…


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


*Mark as Lost

When you mark your device as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode, keeping your information secure. This also disables Apple Pay on the missing device. And you can display a custom message with your contact information on the missing device. 

Click here>>>>>Mark your device as lost for more information.


Good luck!


~Katana-San~


'Lost mode' says pending. What does this mean?

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