simple question that I don't seem to be able to find an answer to.
When a user configures an iphone and connects to apple/itunes then surely the IMEI number is available to Apple. If the phone's IMEI number has been reported as stolen do Apple block the use of that phone with their services i.e. itunes?
No. Apple doesn't do that. A cellular provider, however, may be able to do that. As far as you the user is concerned just use a lock screen passcode and enable Find My Phone. If your phone is stolen it will be permanently locked unless the thief knows your Apple ID and password as well as the passcode. The device will be useless to them.
What To Do If Your iDevice Is Lost Or Stolen
iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if it is connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi or cellular. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen. |
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
6. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
7. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
9. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
2. Setup your iDevice oniCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on UnsupportedDevices)
Agreed.
I guess it would seem that way without all the context available to you (the point I was making to Kappy relates to a blocked post)
In any case I got my answer and some.
Thanks, especially to Kappy.
Ask Apple. I'm done with this.
You have been given an answer, Apple does not get involved with stolen phones. If you want to know why they don't get involved, you will have to ask someone who works for Apple.
You got your answer. Your refusal to accept reality will not alter it in any way.
Does Apple block the use of iphones that have been reported as stolen
