I need to lock my iPhone XR. It’s been stolen.

My iPhone XR has been stolen and I need to lock it.

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Posted on Jul 8, 2022 6:14 PM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2022 6:17 PM

Your phone is already “locked” by it’s secure passcode.


You need to place it in “Lost Mode” using FindMy and add an on-screen message to aid it’s recovery.


If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


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Jul 8, 2022 6:38 PM in response to momma163

momma163 Said:

"I need to lock my iPhone XR. It’s been stolen.: My iPhone XR has been stolen and I need to lock it."

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Secure your Accounts:

When it comes to Accounts, you should modify the credentials every-so-often, for security purposes.

A. Verify Your Devices:

Verify that your the devices logged in to your account or officially yours, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support


B. Consider Modifying your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone likey has your credentials. So, by all means, consider modifying them, starting with a new password.


C. Lock Using Find My:

Note that Find My, can only be enabled directly on the iPhone. It cannot be enabled elsewhere. So, if it is not enabled, then performing this on "Find My" is not an option. Note that it will show up in the latest location is was seen, when connected to  WiFi or a Cellular network.

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I need to lock my iPhone XR. It’s been stolen.

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