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Q: how can I block lost/stolen phone?

Lost my phone, how can I block it so whoever has it can't use it?

iPhone 5, iOS 7

Posted on Aug 21, 2014 8:38 AM

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Q: how can I block lost/stolen phone?

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Aug 21, 2014 8:41 AM in response to Thobeka
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    Aug 21, 2014 8:41 AM in response to Thobeka

    lost/stolen                                     

    No app on the iPod is required.                           

    - If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected, on a computer browser go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up or continue to show off-line.

    - You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.

    iCloud: Erase your device

    iCloud: Use Lost Mode

    - If not shown, then you will have to use the old fashioned way, like if you lost a wallet or purse.

    - Change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPod and report to police

    - There is no way to prevent someone from restoring the iPod (it erases it) using it unless you had iOS 7 on the device. With iOS 7, one has to enter the Apple ID and password to restore the device.

    - Apple will do nothing without a court order                                               

    Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product                                              

    - iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number