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Use Find My and safeguard your data in the event that you misplace your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or suspect theft.

On a map, look for your device.

Visit iCloud.com/find and log in to locate your device. Alternatively, utilize the Find My app on an other Apple device you own.

If the list of devices doesn't include your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Find My was not activated. But even if Find My wasn't activated, you can still safeguard your account.

Identify as lost

Your information is kept secure when you label your smartphone as lost and remotely lock it with a PIN. Additionally, Apple Pay is turned off on the lost smartphone. Additionally, you can have the missing device show a customized message that includes your contact details. 

Declare your gadget lost.
 
Inform your local police enforcement of your missing device.
The serial number of your gadget can be requested by law police.

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Look up the serial number.
 
Declare a theft and loss
Submit a claim for a new iPhone if AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss covers your missing device.

Submit a claim
 
delete your gadget remotely
You can still utilize Find My to find a device that had iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or a later version loaded, or you can play a sound on it even if you wipe it. Otherwise, when you wipe the device, you won't be able to find it or play a sound.

Do not take the device out of Find My or your Apple ID if you have AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage.

Wipe off your device

Speak to your wireless provider

Report your missing device to your wireless provider if it's an iPhone or an iPad with cellular capabilities. To stop calls, texts, and data use, request that your account be disabled by the carrier. And submit a claim if your phone carrier's plan covers your gadget.


Take your lost device out of your account.

Remove your missing iPhone from Find My or your Apple ID if you have AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss until your claim has been validated.

To delete the missing device from your list of trusted devices, go to appleid.apple.com.