I am unable to track or block my lost iPhone

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I have been lost my iphone unable to track or block, needs technical assistance for the same.


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Posted on Jul 3, 2024 8:59 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2024 10:19 AM

FYI: An iPhone is very securely locked by it’s passcode; there is no “blocking” provided thru Apple.


You may “Mark as Lost” as a recovery aid.


Your carrier may blacklist the phone when you report it as stolen.


Thieves will generally take active measures to prevent a stolen phone from being located w/ FindMy.


See:

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




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Jul 3, 2024 10:19 AM in response to brijesh72

FYI: An iPhone is very securely locked by it’s passcode; there is no “blocking” provided thru Apple.


You may “Mark as Lost” as a recovery aid.


Your carrier may blacklist the phone when you report it as stolen.


Thieves will generally take active measures to prevent a stolen phone from being located w/ FindMy.


See:

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




Jul 3, 2024 9:14 AM in response to brijesh72

If you are seeing "No Devices" then:

  • Find My was not on
  • You are signed into a different iCloud account that what was used for your iPhone
  • Someone knows your Password and was able to remove the device
  • If you responded to an email/message claiming to provide the location of your device, then it was a scam and the thief took over control of your iPhone by using the information you gave them.

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