Please help me add Security to my stolen iPhone

Help me add Security to my stolen phone and how it will be traced from the thieves.


Please my phone is stolen and they reset my ID but I got an alert to Reset the password which I did after long hustle how can I add Security key to it?will I recover my phone?what do I need to do urgently?


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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 5, 2023 9:32 PM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2023 11:22 PM

jamila57 Said:

"Thank you so much,but then I have successfully changed the password,but I am not able to set the two way verification I tried logging to the website but may be am limited since my Iphone11promax is not with me as it's stolen.what will I do to activate track my device even when is offline please??"

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You Can't:

Find My cannot be enabled remotely. You need to have the device in your hands. So, secure you info.


Troubleshooting Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):

Note that 2FA is not an option available to everyone out there. Some countries just don't permit it. Above all, make sure this is set up correctly: Two-factor Authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 5, 2023 11:22 PM in response to jamila57

jamila57 Said:

"Thank you so much,but then I have successfully changed the password,but I am not able to set the two way verification I tried logging to the website but may be am limited since my Iphone11promax is not with me as it's stolen.what will I do to activate track my device even when is offline please??"

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You Can't:

Find My cannot be enabled remotely. You need to have the device in your hands. So, secure you info.


Troubleshooting Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):

Note that 2FA is not an option available to everyone out there. Some countries just don't permit it. Above all, make sure this is set up correctly: Two-factor Authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Apr 5, 2023 9:37 PM in response to jamila57

jamila57 Said:

"Please my phone is stolen and they reset my ID but I got an alert to Reset the password which I did after long hustle how can I add Security key to it?will I recover my phone?what do I need to do urgently?"

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Troubleshooting Compromised eMail Account:

You can only have one iCloud eMail account. So, create an alias, as an alternative. Go Here: Add and Manage eMail Aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support


Troubleshooting a Hacked Account:


I. Getting In to your Apple Account:

You need to get into your Apple Account. So, contact Apple Support. If you have a hacked iCloud account, then ask the Apple Rep if they can help you add Two-Factor Authentication. Ask them to assist you with changing your password to what it should be. Important: Perform a trial-&-error login session, prior to ending the call.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)


II. Secure your Info:

If concerned for device access, then (A)verify your devices, and (B)secure your account. Open a new eMail addressee d use that for your Apple ID.

1. Verify your Devices:

Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

then...

2. Modify your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.


III. Report Items to Apple:

So, report phone call's and messages info to Apple and modify. Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip

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