Can a thief use my unlocked iPhone 6?

billion444

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hi everyone, i lost my iPhone yesterday night and it was unlocked. i am wondering can thief use my iPhone 6 in UK or different country? i reported to the police but i think they can still use it because it was unlocked?
 

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Re: lost my iPhone 6

Yea. If they get it and it's not locked they can reset it. If you set it up and it locks on them then they would need you Apple ID to reset it
 

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Re: lost my iPhone 6

If you have the box, it has the IMEI and ICCID and your carrier also has this so they can turn it off and make it impossible to use. However, locating it will be nearly impossible. Until it is shut down they can use it though. I hope you have a backup device. Sorry for your troubles.
 

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Re: lost my iPhone 6

Even with a pass code, if find my iPhone wasn't enabled it can be reset and used.

If the phone is sim unlocked, even worse.
 

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lost my iPhone 6

That sucks I'm sorry...

I usually never get protection on my iPhone's, but this time around I decided I was, can't risk it getting lost or stolen
 

Malikah Candice

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Re: lost my iPhone 6

Hi,

I lost my Iphone 6 also. Have you received your replacement yet?? I've been waiting for three weeks and I'm going CRAZY. T-Mobile says it can take 2 to 6 weeks. Insurance has no ETA.
 

qbnkelt

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Re: lost my iPhone 6

I'm so sorry for your trouble.
When you get your replacement:
Set up a password lock
Set up Find My iPhone
Set up two point authentication
Set up insurance through your carrier
Also set up Apple Care. That won't help with theft but it's a good investment.


Sent from my SEXY GORGEOUS AWESOME GOLD 128G iPhone 6
 

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If you didn't have "Find My iPhone" on and you lost it; nothing you can really do at this point. They can reset the phone and use it.
 

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