Blocking or locating a lost/stolen iPhone using IMEI

Good morning I lost my phone or my phone was stolen and I have a receipt I have an invoice with the ID code I want to block it or lock it or find it What should I do



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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 5, 2025 12:51 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2025 1:24 AM

You cannot track an iPhone using its IMEI. Only the carriers can do that, and they will not do it for phones that are merely lost or stolen. (They may do it in missing person cases where there is a court order.)


If you were using Find My on the phone, you could mark it as Lost and try to track it. If you think it was stolen, do not go to any location you might see to confront criminals. You might lose more than just a phone.


Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Do's and Don'ts for lost iPhones - Switch… - Apple Community

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Jul 5, 2025 1:24 AM in response to kalin243

You cannot track an iPhone using its IMEI. Only the carriers can do that, and they will not do it for phones that are merely lost or stolen. (They may do it in missing person cases where there is a court order.)


If you were using Find My on the phone, you could mark it as Lost and try to track it. If you think it was stolen, do not go to any location you might see to confront criminals. You might lose more than just a phone.


Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Do's and Don'ts for lost iPhones - Switch… - Apple Community

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