How to block a stolen iPhone?

hello! My phone was stolen on October 19th. The local police say they probably sold the stolen phone to Russia. can you block this phone ?




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Posted on Nov 23, 2022 07:53 PM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2022 08:12 PM

kanat38 Said:

"hello! My phone was stolen on October 19th. The local police say they probably sold the stolen phone to Russia. can you block this phone ?"

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A Few Thoughts for Retrieving a Stolen iPhone:


  • Use “Find My”:

Go Here: iCloud - Find My - Apple and see if it is enabled. Use the steps provided there to locate it.


  • Backtrack your Locations:

If you were at a retail store or local cafe', then stop by and see if if was placed aside by the store manager.


  • Call the Number:

Dial the iPhone itself; you might hear it ring in the other room..


  • Text the iPhone a Message:

If you cannot find this, then text the iPhone, sending it a messages asking whomever finds it to contact you. Perhaps, have them eMail you, putting a particular title in it (so that you recognize the eMail. If you go to pick it up from an individual, then have someone there with you, probably meeting them at a public, safe location, both for safety purposes.


  • Also, Contact Lost & Found:

Perhaps someone is respective enough to have turned-around handed it over to local authorities. See if they have found it.

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Nov 23, 2022 08:12 PM in response to kanat38

kanat38 Said:

"hello! My phone was stolen on October 19th. The local police say they probably sold the stolen phone to Russia. can you block this phone ?"

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A Few Thoughts for Retrieving a Stolen iPhone:


  • Use “Find My”:

Go Here: iCloud - Find My - Apple and see if it is enabled. Use the steps provided there to locate it.


  • Backtrack your Locations:

If you were at a retail store or local cafe', then stop by and see if if was placed aside by the store manager.


  • Call the Number:

Dial the iPhone itself; you might hear it ring in the other room..


  • Text the iPhone a Message:

If you cannot find this, then text the iPhone, sending it a messages asking whomever finds it to contact you. Perhaps, have them eMail you, putting a particular title in it (so that you recognize the eMail. If you go to pick it up from an individual, then have someone there with you, probably meeting them at a public, safe location, both for safety purposes.


  • Also, Contact Lost & Found:

Perhaps someone is respective enough to have turned-around handed it over to local authorities. See if they have found it.

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