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hey I want to earase everything off my device because it got stolen, and it bas been saying erase pending for about a week now. Why is in not erasing.

why is it saying erase pending on my computer for my iphone that got stolen for a week now?


iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 12, 2023 12:29 PM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2023 12:31 PM

It won't erase, unless it is powered on and connected to a network. Whoever stole it may not have it on and likely knows they can't use it. But they may try to sell it to some poor unsuspecting person who thinks they'll be getting a great deal on a used iPhone. That said, until it is powered on and connected to a network, it can't be erased.

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Jul 12, 2023 12:31 PM in response to gal244

It won't erase, unless it is powered on and connected to a network. Whoever stole it may not have it on and likely knows they can't use it. But they may try to sell it to some poor unsuspecting person who thinks they'll be getting a great deal on a used iPhone. That said, until it is powered on and connected to a network, it can't be erased.

hey I want to earase everything off my device because it got stolen, and it bas been saying erase pending for about a week now. Why is in not erasing.

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