If I erase a lost iPhone will this effect the new device's information?

This is one of those dumb questions that I think I know the answer, but better safe than sorry.

If I erase a lost device will this effect the new device's information?


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iPhone 6s, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 27, 2024 4:47 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2024 7:39 PM

Erasing the phone will not affect any other phones that you might have.


Now......if you are asking about removing the lost phone from the list of devices using your Apple ID.....that is a different question.


Do not remove the lost phone from the list of devices using your Apple ID. If you do, this will allow anyone who has the phone to set it up as their own.

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Mar 27, 2024 7:39 PM in response to RWDCD

Erasing the phone will not affect any other phones that you might have.


Now......if you are asking about removing the lost phone from the list of devices using your Apple ID.....that is a different question.


Do not remove the lost phone from the list of devices using your Apple ID. If you do, this will allow anyone who has the phone to set it up as their own.

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