Q: Possible lost iPad. Erase content? Will I lose 'locate my device'?
My iPad was left in a shop and has gone. 'Find my device' says it's offline. If i erase the content will I lose the ability to 'Find my device'? Thank you.
iPad 2, iOS 8.3
Posted on May 25, 2015 8:44 AM
Yes you will lose the ability to locate it. See the quote below from If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
Erase your device. To prevent anyone else from accessing the data on your missing device, you can erase it remotely. When you erase your device, all of your information (including credit or debit cards for Apple Pay) will be deleted from the device, and you won't be able to locate it using Find My iPhone. After you erase a device, you can't track it. If you remove the device from your account after you erase it, Activation Lock will be turned off. This allows another person to activate and use your device.
Posted on May 25, 2015 8:51 AM