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Preventing from turning off the Iphone by the thief

How to prevent from turning off the iphone by the thief ? Please add verification of Face ID before turning off. It can prevent from turning off iphone after being stolen by thief.

iPhone 14

Posted on Apr 12, 2023 1:32 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Apr 12, 2023 1:38 AM

Switched Off? Still traceable: Even if the iPhone is switched off it is findable, see the pic below.

iPhone is findable even when powered off. (iOS 15 and above)

Did you enable Find My network? See the pic below

If yes, read below how it may get located.

The Find My network is an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you locate your device.

From the above, I infer that when another device comes in close proximity to your powered-off device the GPS/Bluettoth from both devices will form a network and your device's location info will be displayed to you on your device only. As long as both devices are/have...

Find My Network is enabled
iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, and above
With iOS 15 and above versions

Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac

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