Can apple track a stolen iphone 5

i just lost my iphone today and find my iphone says my phone is offline. does that mean that my iphone is off?

I am sure that when compelled by the legal system that they can track them.
As a matter of policy, Apple does not track iphones for individuals, nor do they do so without request from law enforcement.
From Apple:
"Apple does not have a process to track or flag lost or stolen product,"
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2526

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I recently had my iphone stolen and I have it registered online. Is there any way to track a stolen phone through apple's website.

Can they? Possibly.
Will they... not a chance in heck.
Try a search or the more like the section.

Can apple track a stolen iphone

can my stolen iphone be traced

True, Apple can't-but with the IMEI theoretically the police could - however in reality they won't as it too much bother unless the theft is related to something serious.
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Shawn

Can i track a stolen iphone by using the imei number?

can i track a stolen iphone by using the imei number?

No. You can track it with find my iPhone if it was turned on before the phone as stolen.

Can Apple replace a stolen iPhone?

Can Apple replace a stolen iPhone? I had mine stolen and the phone is turned off, and we have suspended the number. Does Apple have any way to replace the phone?

Well, Apple "can" do whatever it pleases, but the likelihood that it will replace a stolen phone is about the same as Porsche replacing a stolen car. If you're holding your breath, be sure there is someone who knows CPR nearby.

Why cant apple track my stolen iphone if it connects to the internet after reset. the IMEI number stays the same so i dont understand why they just dont shut it off and call me and the police to inform me about the whereabouts of the phone

Hi, my iphone was stolen around a month ago. After the phone popped up on find my iphone in central london the police decided to be really helpful and instead going to get it they closed my case. Since then it has been offline because the "lovely" individual who stole it obviously reset it. I was just wondering why doesnt apple track phones through the IMEI number. The number stays the same, so if the phone connects to the network they should be able to know that its my stolen iphone. I just dont understand why they dont do that. They have a huge ecosystem, and if someone signs in to my iphone with their itunes account (which they pretty much have to in order to use most of the phones features) the IMEI number gets associated with that perticular account. Would it not be possible for them to realize that its my stolen phone?
Thanks to anyone that answers.

Your carrier can lock the IMEI number, try contacting them. At least you'll have the satifsaction of knowing the theif can't use it anymore. My guess is Apple doesn't block IMEI numbers because they don't want someone selling a phone without record, and then reporting it stolen and causing problems that way. But that's just a guess, I feel for ya. Good luck either way, if it's a locked phone you should be able to call the carrier it's locked to and have the IMEI blocked.

Can apple track my lost iphone?

I lost my phone just now, I tried calling, and it's already turned off. I'm pretty sure it's stolen, do I need to file a report to the police department? Can you guys track my iphone? I had iCloud on my iphone and I have tried to track the iphone by myself, but it is offline the whole time. Thanks.
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What To Do If Your iDevice or Computer Is Lost Or Stolen
If your Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should do in advance - before you lose it or it's stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
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Can apple replace my stolen iphone? i bought apple care but not insurance from cspire.

its just not fair. apple should at least make sure its stolen. apple care should cover theft. now i know the reason they wont replace apple products, because someone could easily say their iphone got stolen and didnt even have a phone in the firt place. Thats understandable but cant they check my records? ANYTHING! Check with my provider. Cspire knows my phone has been stolen for over a month. IT`s Gone. please! i dont want any other phone ! my account is still active. its suspended but not shut down. please ! is there anything i can do BESIDES find my iphone . that app is useless at times like this!

It's a good idea to check the terms of your insurance first. Some companies will raise your rates as soon as you make any kind of claim, no matter how small, and the deductible may be so high that making a claim is not worthwhile.
Sorry for the loss of your phone. It's a huge pain, I know.

Can apple track a stolen phone with the imei number?

I'm hoping someone can answer this and help. My iPhone 4 was stolen in transit to a buyer. I am trying to figure out the best course of action to locate it, if that's possible. Thanks!

.k.austin. wrote:
Thanks, Karen + Michael. This was a phone I had wiped clean and unlocked so I could sell it... so I personally cannot track it. I was just hoping the IMEI number could be tracked by Apple.
Note to anyone else selling -- DON'T SELL TO RUSSIA! What a mess.
Are you saying you didn't ship it insured...?

Can Apple block my stolen iPhone 5 from downloading apps from itunes store if i provide them with the necessary infos like serial no., IMEI/MEID no.?

and all other information regarding the device like hardware no. etc
The phone's serial no. goes up in itunes whenever it is connected right?
Seriously, this much technology, hoping apple can block it from accessing their itunes database if ever it pops up somewhere.

You are assuming that no one ever sells an iPhone. The registration with your serial number has nothing to do with purchases or use. Which also applies to your block.
There is now a carrier database of IMEI's in the US so whoever ends up with it will probably not be able to use it as a phone in the US. And if they restore it the phone will not activate and will become unusable.

My iphone 4 has been stolen from 25bus at near to Stratford yesterday,can apple track my phone anyhow by using imei? plz help me.

my iphone 4 has been stolen from 25bus at near to Stratford yesterday,can apple track my phone anyhow by using imei? plz help me to fond it out.

No. You can do it if you have Find My iPhone installed/enabled on your iPhone though, but only if the phone is still turned on

Is there any way that apple can locate/track a lost iPhone? The tracker wasn't set up and switched on.

Can I track a lost iPhone without having set up and turned on the tracker on iclouds?
Would apple be able to locate the lost phone by using the serial number?
Many thanks!

No Apple won't be able to track it.
See this link for stolen/lost iphones http://discussions.apple.com/thread/3978740?tstart=0

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How can I track my lost iPhone device?

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If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if it is connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi or cellular. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
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1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
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