I have AppleCare + loss & theft,
if I lose my phone and file a claim and get a new one is my old phone worthless or can it be used if it’s found. Also If I break my phone do I have to send it in if I file a claim or can I keep it for parts. iPhone 13 Pro Max bought from Apple, I own it outright
iPhone 13 Pro Max
If your phone is replaced by insurance your insurance company “owns” the lost phone. If it is recovered it must be sent to the insurer. To do anything else with it is insurance fraud, which is a crime.
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and the fact that reporting it stolen to the carrier should result in the IMEI being blocked
they can only really use it for parts
Thank you for your reply however, the I did not report his missing device as stolen, it was technically lost but I have no way of knowing whether it was found or not. I am asking can someone use a list phone that they found, after the original owner has processed a claim for a lost device. Thank you. I have marked your reply as helpful.,
Yes of course, thank you for your reply. To clarify, I would like to know if my lost device is found by someone, a stranger, can they use the phone. My elderly father lost his phone , and he doesn’t use a password. Could someone use his phone , like put their Apple ID on it if they found it? Thank you , I have marked your original reply as helpful
Is a lost iPhone worthless after a claim is filed?
