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Stolen iPhone xr

Hi I have just changed my phone so restored my XR to factory settings. The phone has since disappeared before I could sell it. Can I block the device using the IMEI number?

iPhone XR

Posted on Jun 25, 2022 2:38 AM

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Rudegar

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Posted on Jun 25, 2022 3:36 AM

you can't but your carrier can

in some countries when one reports a device stolen the police will have all carriers in the country ban the IMEI from operation.

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