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IPhone in lost mode

My phone was stolen and it is in lost mode. Few hours back i could see it back online but it was turned off shortly after receiving apple email message that its back online. I have heard that people can change the serial number of the iphone. is this possible? Is it also possible that my iphone will be hacked when it is in lost mode?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 19, 2023 4:33 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2023 4:37 AM

This document has a list of things to do if your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen. --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


Read the articles:


Use Lost Mode in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com - Use Lost Mode in Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support


and:


Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Apple Support

"What happens if you activate Mark As Lost

Mark as Lost remotely locks your missing iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac with a passcode, keeping your information secure even if your device goes missing. You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location.

Once Mark as Lost is activated, Apple Pay is disabled, if you have it set up on the device. A confirmation email is sent to the primary email address associated with your Apple ID. When you recover your device, you will need to unlock it with your passcode."


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Apr 19, 2023 4:37 AM in response to giftpam

This document has a list of things to do if your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen. --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


Read the articles:


Use Lost Mode in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com - Use Lost Mode in Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support


and:


Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Apple Support

"What happens if you activate Mark As Lost

Mark as Lost remotely locks your missing iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac with a passcode, keeping your information secure even if your device goes missing. You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location.

Once Mark as Lost is activated, Apple Pay is disabled, if you have it set up on the device. A confirmation email is sent to the primary email address associated with your Apple ID. When you recover your device, you will need to unlock it with your passcode."


IPhone in lost mode

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