How to erase a stolen iPhone remotely?
If your iPhone has been stolen and recovery looks unlikely, you can remotely erase it through Find My or iCloud to protect your personal data.
Quick Checks
- Find My must already have been turned on before the phone was lost.
- Activation Lock remains on after a remote erase, which helps protect the device.
- If the iPhone is offline, the erase will begin the next time it connects.
Fixes
- Open the Find My app on another device or go to iCloud.com/find.
- Select the stolen iPhone.
- Choose the option to erase the device and confirm the action.
- Afterward, keep monitoring your account and carrier steps instead of removing the device too early.
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