Can Apple track a stolen iPhone using a serial number?

hello apple can u keep track a stolen iPhone using serial number because the apple id has been signed out


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Posted on Jan 27, 2025 2:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2025 2:28 PM

Apple is not here. We are all just fellow users. But no, Apple cannot track an iPhone via the serial number, nor can anyone else.


It may be that the iPhone is just powered off. See:


Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


But if you were tricked into giving out your Apple Account information, see:


If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support


Regards.


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Jan 27, 2025 2:28 PM in response to tinotenda66

Apple is not here. We are all just fellow users. But no, Apple cannot track an iPhone via the serial number, nor can anyone else.


It may be that the iPhone is just powered off. See:


Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


But if you were tricked into giving out your Apple Account information, see:


If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support


Regards.


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