Can I block my lost iPhone using its serial number or IMEI?

Please can anyone here help me if I can block my lost iPhone using its serial number or IMEI?


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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 21, 2024 05:19 PM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2024 05:30 PM

You can use Find My if it was enabled before your phone went missing. You cannot track it do anything with its serial number or IMEI. You can contact your carrier and ask them to Blacklist it, so it can't be connected to a network.


Did you use a passcode on your iPhone and was Find My enabled?


See what you can do here --> If your iPhone or iPad was stolen - Apple Support

And this --> Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



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Dec 21, 2024 05:30 PM in response to Godmylife74

You can use Find My if it was enabled before your phone went missing. You cannot track it do anything with its serial number or IMEI. You can contact your carrier and ask them to Blacklist it, so it can't be connected to a network.


Did you use a passcode on your iPhone and was Find My enabled?


See what you can do here --> If your iPhone or iPad was stolen - Apple Support

And this --> Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



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