How do I get my contacts and photos back from a stolen iPhone?
How do I get my contacts and photos back from a stolen phone?
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iPhone 11, iOS 16
Some scenarios are to be considered .
( a ) Was a passcode set up Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support , find my iPhone was turned on Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple Support so that activation lock activates Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support automatically .
( b ) The Apple ID is set up with 2FA and you knew Apple ID and its password .
The other person who might be possessing the iPhone can't delete contacts / photos and access them .
Your iPhone has two factor verification enabled from device itself ( it's a single trusted device and verified ) and not synced with Mac or other iPhone / iPad ( the verification code can be accessed from the device when active sim is inserted ) .
Whenever you try to sign in with Apple ID and password from a browser the account will not be accessed , you need to contact cellular service provider and issue a duplicate sim for the same number .
The Apple ID say example1@icloud.com exists on server and you know the password and its account credentials , however that is signed in the device iPhone .
If you don't remember the trusted number and yet it is verified in the account , visit your cellular service centre with personal identification proofs , the number can be obtained from them .
Issue a sim on behalf of the same number and insert the sim Set up cellular service on iPhone - Apple Support
In the new iPhone follow the steps in the article Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support
The Apple ID and password is active so is the 2FA active on the iCloud server , once a trusted number is added the code will start appearing on the same trusted number , and the person can access the account .
See the article Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Turn iCloud features contacts , photos Use iCloud on iPhone - Apple Support , their data will start syncing in new iPhone , also in old iPhone the contacts , photos box must be turned as on .