If your phone was stolen, you may be able to reset it using the steps below.
- Go to Settings.
- Select General.
- Select Reset.
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- Select Reset Password.
- Enter your current password again.
- Select Erase All Content and Settings.
- Return to Settings and select iCloud.
- Select Remove Account.
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- Select Sign In.
- Select Finish.
Let’s start
If your iPhone is stolen, there are a few things you can do to try and get it back.
1. Contact your carrier and ask them to block the phone number associated with the iPhone. This will make it difficult for the thief to use the phone.
2. Contact Apple and ask them to reset the phone to its factory settings. This will erase all of your data and settings, and you will have to start from scratch.
3. Report the theft to the police.
Can I Reset My Stolen Iphone
If your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch is lost or stolen, you can erase it in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com. To sign in to Find My iPhone, go to icloud.com/find.
To erase an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch:
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Sign in to Find My iPhone on iCloud.com.
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In the main window, click the device icon.
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Click Erase iPhone or Erase iPad.
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Enter your passcode if prompted.
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Click Erase.
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If you have multiple devices associated with your account, you’ll be asked to select which device to erase.
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Click Erase.
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If you have questions about erasing your device, click Help.
How Do You Clear an Iphone That Has Been Stolen
If your iPhone has been stolen, you may want to erase it to make it less visible to thieves. To do this, first tap Devices at the bottom of the screen and then tap the name of the device you want to erase.
Next, tap Erase This Device.
If the device is lost and you’re asked to enter a phone number or message, you may want to indicate that the device is lost or how to contact you.
Next, tap Erase.
Can a Lost Iphone Be Unlocked
If you have found a lost iPhone, you can try to unlock it by entering the Passcode. If the Passcode is not available, you can try to reset the iPhone by pressing and holding the Home button and the Power button at the same time until the iPhone turns off. If the iPhone is not protected by a Passcode, you can try to restore it from a backup.
What Do Thieves Do With Stolen Iphones
Some thieves will unlock the iphone and look for any unprotected apps or information. If they have your login info, they can also see any passwords you may have stored on the phone, including bank account passwords.
How Do You Reset an Iphone Without Apple Id
If you have forgotten your Apple ID or if you need to reset your iPhone without using your Apple ID, you can do this by using the Recovery Mode. To do this, first press the ‘Home’ button and ‘Wake/Sleep’ button until the ‘Recovery’ screen appears. Then press the ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Wake/Sleep’ buttons. This may slightly differ on various iPhone versions.
What Do Phone Thieves Do With Stolen Phones
If you have a phone that is stolen, the best thing to do is to remotely wipe your phone. This can be done with apps such as Find My Device (free Android and iOS). If you do not have a remote wipe app, you can try to erase your phone by turning off your phone, removing the battery, and then turning your phone back on.
Can Apple Brick a Stolen Iphone
If someone steals your iPhone, you can report the theft to Apple. Apple will then disable the phone, so it can’t be used by the thief.
Can You Unlock a Lost or Stolen Phone
If you have tried to find the owner of a phone and have been unsuccessful, you can check with the police to see if it has been reported stolen. If the police say that the phone has been reported stolen, you may not be able to unlock or use it. However, you may be able to sell it or give it to someone who can use it.
In short
If your phone was stolen, you may be able to use the steps above to reset it. This will remove all of your data and settings, and you will need to re-enter your Apple ID and password to re-activate it.
