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What happens when a lost iPhone is erased?
Erase iPhone will delete all of the data on the iPhone remotely. With Activation Lock, a passcode, and Lost Mode, an iPhone is essentially locked down, but erasing data can give peace of mind if you lose a device you don’t expect to get back.
How do I know if my stolen iPhone has been erased?
Login to your iCloud account, and go to Find my iPhone. click on the All Devices dropdown, It should show you the status of your phone. If it has been erased, it will not show in the list( Again, assuming it was the find my iPhone setting was enabled by you and wasn’t disabled by the thief).
What does offline mean on Find iPhone?
If you see “Offline,” “No location available,” or “Location Services Off,” your device might be offline for one of these reasons: It’s powered off, the battery has run out, or it’s been more than 24 hours since the last location was sent to Apple (if Send Last Location is turned on).
Can a lost iPhone be found if it is offline?
When your iPhone is lost, there’s an understandable tendency to panic. But even if your battery is dead or the Wi-Fi and cellular data are turned off, you can usually still find your iPhone. Apple’s Bluetooth location feature will help you locate an offline iPhone, as long as the iPhone is powered on.
What happens to my phone when I go offline?
If your device is offline, the passcode lock and tracking (if applicable) take effect the next time it’s online. So the Lost Mode should be activated. I am not sure why it would show “offline” though.
Can you still use Find my iPhone after you erase it?
Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate the device. After you erase a device, you can’t use Find My iPhone to locate the device or play a sound on it. However, you may still be able to locate your Mac or Apple Watch if it’s near a previously used Wi-Fi network. Apple Pay is disabled for your device.
What should I do if my phone is stolen and I find it in lost mode?
This will disable all notifications and alarms on it. Lost Mode also lets you write a message that will appear on the phone or tablet—for example, you could ask whoever finds it to return it and provide a phone number where you can be reached. If you’ve given up on getting your iPhone or iPad back, you can—and should—remotely erase it.