How to locate lost iPhone with serial number

I lost my iPhone 8 I think someone found it and deleted everything on it or factory reset it but I have the serial number can you guys help me find it please



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iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 10, 2024 7:57 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2024 8:11 PM

If you had your iPhone 8 passcode protected, there is no way that anyone could ever guess your passcode in less than 10 tries. So, your data is safe.


Now, if you are saying that your phone was not passcode protected, then anyone who picked up the phone could reset it and then set it up as their own.


Apple does not use serial numbers to identify a lost phone. Please follow the steps in the Apple Support document linked below to try to locate your phone.


If your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen - Apple Support







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Mar 10, 2024 8:11 PM in response to xong208

If you had your iPhone 8 passcode protected, there is no way that anyone could ever guess your passcode in less than 10 tries. So, your data is safe.


Now, if you are saying that your phone was not passcode protected, then anyone who picked up the phone could reset it and then set it up as their own.


Apple does not use serial numbers to identify a lost phone. Please follow the steps in the Apple Support document linked below to try to locate your phone.


If your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen - Apple Support







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