Unable to disable Stolen Device Protection on iPhone

I can’t turn off stolen device protection. The 60 minute timer comes on. I wait it expires and then starts again when I turn it off.



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Original Title: Stolen device, protection

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 20, 2025 5:02 PM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2025 6:16 PM

See this article…

Use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone - Apple Support


… especially this paragraph:

”If you have Stolen Device Protection set to Away from Familiar Locations and you’re not at home or work, or you have Stolen Device Protection set to Always, a Security Delay is required to turn off Stolen Device Protection. Tap Start Security Delay, then follow the onscreen instructions.”


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Sep 20, 2025 6:16 PM in response to Scottc811

See this article…

Use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone - Apple Support


… especially this paragraph:

”If you have Stolen Device Protection set to Away from Familiar Locations and you’re not at home or work, or you have Stolen Device Protection set to Always, a Security Delay is required to turn off Stolen Device Protection. Tap Start Security Delay, then follow the onscreen instructions.”


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Unable to disable Stolen Device Protection on iPhone

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