Stolen iPhone - How bad can it get?
Hi,
Unfortunately I had my iPhone stolen yesterday, is there anyway Apple can remotely wipe the phone without using something like 'Find my iPhone'? I had switched this off at the weekend to save battery life while I was out and forgot to re-enable.
The phone has been blocked by the carrier and it had a passcode. However, if someone plugs the phone it iTunes, what information can they access?
Thanks
Whilst I fully agree that they are not the police, I would have thought it would be in their interest to provide a service to their customers that helps them in the event that a device is stolen. Obviously if I'd switched 'Find my iPhone' back on, I'd have been in a better position to erase the device, etc, which in hindsight is my own fault.
For example, it would be nice if Apple was able to deny access to iTunes via the device, by 'blacklisting' the Serial Number. It would then be the responsibility of the 'new' owner to prove that the device was purchased legally before it could be used with iTunes. I just don't want the thieving gits to get any use from the device.
Having just ordered my replacement, I'll be checking every available security feature is enabled including 'Find My iPhone'. As they say, "You live and learn"..although it's been a very expensive lesson!!!!!
regards
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