hey, someone stole my iphone and it had a screen lock on it! i know they can crack it but when they crack it will they see all my data or do u have to reset to crack the phone? so they can't see my data then? I would really appreciate if someone could help me with this!
iPhone 3G, iOS 3.0
See the following: What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
it was an iphone 3g so doesn't have find my iphone to wipe data off it! :S
just wondering whether they will restore it and then jailbreak it or can they just somehow get round to unlocking it and accessing my data?
I don't know the details on locking. If it's just a 4 digit number and they have patience they can probably eventually unlock it, especially if you have a code such as 1234. I don't know if it goes into a full lock down mode or automatically wipes after 3 tries or something.
Texas Mac Man links on lost/stolen i-devices - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3882825?answerId=18151280022#18151280022
lovingapple123 wrote:
hey, someone stole my iphone and it had a screen lock on it! i know they can crack it but when they crack it will they see all my data or do u have to reset to crack the phone? so they can't see my data then? I would really appreciate if someone could help me with this!
You know they can crack it? How so, as there have been no published records of anyone doing so, are there?
If it is a 4-digit code, they have 10,000 possible guesses to get it right. But, after 3 failed attempts, it will lock them out for a minute (or something). As they progrssively try it will lock them out for longer and longer after each failed attempt, and finally after ten failed tries, they are locked out for good - then the only way to get the device to respond to ANY input is to restore it. If one had a backup made prior to forgetting the passcode, they could restore from that backup, but otherwise, their only choice is to restore it as new, which in turn wipes out ALL your information (all content - renders the phone back to how it was new, out of the box).
It is very unlikely that anyone would take the time ( and have the ability) to get around your passcode to access your data.
The thief will likely just restore it.
What To Do If Your iDevice Is Lost Or Stolen
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should do in advance - before you lose it or it's stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
Good post Kappy. Mind if I use/link it? Maybe you should put it in User Tips.
If only people would read it before losing their iDevice! 😉
Be my guest, Paul.
Thank you sir!
Just made a user tip of it per your suggestion.
Great... it's an easy link now. Thanks.
hey, someone stole my iphone and it had a screen lock on it! when they crack it will they see all my data or do u have to reset to crack the phone? that means they won't be able to view any of my data?
