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iCloud Find My iPhone - Erase Phone

My husband's phone was lost (with location services disabled). I'd like to ensure that if found no one is able to access his information. I've logged into the "iCloud Find my Phone" website. I see I have two options:

  1. Lost Mode
  2. Erase Phone


If I select "erase phone" will all of the information is in his iCloud be erased?! I obviously don't want that. We'll be getting a new phone and connecting the new phone to his iCloud.


Thanks for your help!

iPhone 11

Posted on Jun 12, 2021 2:38 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2021 2:43 PM

It does not erase iCloud, only the device. See more information in: Erase a device in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com - Apple Support


Other information on lost devices is in If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

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iCloud Find My iPhone - Erase Phone

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