My iPhone was stolen, what to do now?
cell phone was stolen
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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16
Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!
cell phone was stolen
[Re-Titled by Moderator]
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16
Find IMEI & Serial No. of the Lost Device
You may use a web browser to get the Serial Number and the IMEI Number. You cannot track using the IMEI number. but you may need it so keep it handy
Log in to https://appleid.apple.com with your Apple ID credentials. All your devices will be listed there. Click on any to get the details.
Do's, If you had enabled "Find My" before it was lost
Beware of Phishing!
Be careful and be smart to --> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phoney support calls ...
Note: Apple will never send you any info on Lost/Found iPhones. It (Phishing) may appear as the image given below.
Switched Off? Still traceable
Even if the iPhone is switched off it is findable, see the pic below.
Device Offline?
I see my device in Find My, but it's offline
If you see "Offline," "No location available," or "Location Services Off," your device might be offline for one of these reasons:
Don't see your device?
Find IMEI & Serial No. of the Lost Device
You may use a web browser to get the Serial Number and the IMEI Number. You cannot track using the IMEI number. but you may need it so keep it handy
Log in to https://appleid.apple.com with your Apple ID credentials. All your devices will be listed there. Click on any to get the details.
Do's, If you had enabled "Find My" before it was lost
Beware of Phishing!
Be careful and be smart to --> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phoney support calls ...
Note: Apple will never send you any info on Lost/Found iPhones. It (Phishing) may appear as the image given below.
Switched Off? Still traceable
Even if the iPhone is switched off it is findable, see the pic below.
Device Offline?
I see my device in Find My, but it's offline
If you see "Offline," "No location available," or "Location Services Off," your device might be offline for one of these reasons:
Don't see your device?
Don'ts
If the device is removed from an account after it is erased, Activation Lock will be turned off. This allows another person to turn on and use the device.
An example of my iPhone 5 is given in the GIF below. There is no "Undo" after you remove it from your account.
iPhones are designed with strong security measures to protect the privacy and data of their owners. One of the key features that ensure this is the requirement of an Apple ID and password or a passcode to access the device's contents. This means that without the owner's authorization, it is nearly impossible for anyone else to open an iPhone and gain access to its data.
With these security measures in place, iPhones offer a high level of protection against unauthorized access. Even if someone physically possesses the device, they will find it extremely challenging to access its contents without the owner's Apple ID and password or the passcode. This helps safeguard sensitive information, personal data, and ensures the privacy of the iPhone's owner.
It is worth noting that while these security measures provide strong protection against unauthorized access, it is essential for iPhone owners to choose strong and unique passcodes or passwords. This minimizes the risk of brute-force attacks or password-guessing attempts.
My iPhone was stolen, what to do now?