My phone was stolen by someone who knows the passcode. Everytime I activate lost mode through find my iphone, they are able to deactivate it by using my passcode. Is there a way to prevent that?
iPhone 8, iOS 15
Read this support article about what to do if a iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen -->
Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
- Note that if you remotely erase your device as instructed in this article, if you subsequently remove it from your account as in this article --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support , then according to this article --> How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support you remove activation lock from the device. Do not remove it from your account. If you do then a finder or thief will have an unlocked device that can be used by another person.
Have you tried remotely erasing the device?
Read this support article about what to do if a iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen -->
Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
- Note that if you remotely erase your device as instructed in this article, if you subsequently remove it from your account as in this article --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support , then according to this article --> How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support you remove activation lock from the device. Do not remove it from your account. If you do then a finder or thief will have an unlocked device that can be used by another person.
Have you tried remotely erasing the device?
This may help --> Do's and Don'ts for lost iPhones - Switch… - Apple Community
My phone was stolen by someone who knows the passcode
