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My iphone was stolen a few days ago (3), The thing is that my feeling of revenge cannot be quite, so I beg, if you can, give me an answer for my situation...
iPhone 5
My iphone was stolen too.. today! And as the original user, I WANT MY REVENGE!!!
The problem with the IMEI and other blacklisted identifications numbers is that they are not worldwide. There are organizations who can sell the stolen phones in other countries without these especific regulations. And they worth a lot.
The only way to ensure the device I PAID FOR is not used anymore, anywhere, is blocking it from the source: APPLE SERIAL NUMBER
Apple should create its own database and users can report to BLOCK the serial number. So second hands cannot connect the phone to itunes neither via wireless nor connected to a computer.
Rather to think in other phone options right now, I would consider to buy a new iPhone just the plesure (and security) that if this happens me again, the bugler would have a worthless piece of plastic
Read the contents of this thread, paticularly Kappy's post. There really isn't anything else to be offered.
I agree. Apple needs a way for people to report their iXXX serial number and then if that device ever connects to iTunes block it. That will render the device useless and deter theft in the first place. The simple way to unblock it would be to provide your apple id password and/or some other security question. What are the legal issues preventing Apple from doing this?
You haven't read the news, have you?
Try a google search for information on iOS 7, announced Monday.
Ok. Sounds like it would render it useless to unauthorized resale. Thanks.
According to the presentation at WWDC, with the introduction of iOS 7 in the fall, Find My iPhone will now include the feature that once you've turned it on, you must be able to input your icloud password in order to turn it off. You will also need the password in order to activate the phone if the feature was turned on. It still has to be on and connected to a network in order for these Find My iPhone to be active, but that is a limitation of any electronic device transmitting a location signal - not just iphones. Obviously, this still is not a kill switch for the hardware of the device, because that would never happen, but hopefully it will quell your anxiety some
this is ********...how can you insure that your customer is protected with thief..
You are NOT speaking to Apple. This is a user forum.
Apple is NOT a law enforcement agency.
amametes wrote:
this is ********...how can you insure that your customer is protected with thief..
That's not Apple's responsibility.
amametes wrote:
this is ********...how can you insure that your customer is protected with thief..
Surely when your BMW/Cadillac/Mercedes gets stolen, you call the maker and the car magically gets recovered?
Good evening Cipril. You managed to recover the phone? If so, tell me how you did to get it back. .
My iphone was stolen also Sunday evening 04.05.2014. Please help me and tell me how to block it, and not be used by the person who stole it. What chances do I have to recover? thank you . Cristina Ignat
Hello, crislaleaua.
You can't block your iPhone any more. Too late to activate "Search my iPhone" so thiefs can't activate your iPhone without your Apple-ID and your password.
Have a nice day,
Christian
hello Christian. and thanks for the response. I used Find My iPhone but the phone is locked.
It can be used by one who stole it? Maybe reinstall new software? I have chances to recover it? I gave a statement to police after being stolen.
My simple point of view I see this a an important iniciative. And I'll be delighed if Apple takes iniciative, and why not advantage of it
I agree with you, and Apple would be happy to put a Kill Switch in their product. But until we can get past the NSA, Congress, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, a million lobbiests working for these companies, we won't get any kind of a kill switch. They would rather have you spend more money and buy a new phone, and have the back door left open to watch your email and web surfing.
Apple is doing everything they can to protect the phones. So you should use a passcode to lock your phone. Lock locations down using Restrictions so that a thief even if they can unlock your phone still can't turn off Find My iPhone. Don't make the Control Center accessible from the lock screen (If it is anyone can put the phone in Airplane mode and then try to get into it.
And as an owner keep your phone as safe as possible from others. iPhones are the number one stolen item right now so you have to do your part to protect it. Turn on Find My iPhone. Don't let your phone sit out on a table in public where anyone walking by can grab it and walk away with it. Don't use a simple passcode. Use a different passcode for Restrictions when you lock down Locations. Make sure you have the serial number, model number and IMEI number written down where you can get to it easily. And if your phone gets stolen, call your cell company right away.
Hi crislaleaua,
"Search my iPhone" was designed to render your iPhone useless when it's stolen, this means the thief can't get the data from the stolen iPhone if you had a passcode not easily guessable.
Have a nice day,
Chris
Can apple block my stolen iphone??
