My iPhone 5s was stolen. I have it locked down with passcode and fingerprint. The thieves tried to use it once about 40 minutes after they stole it. but have not turned it on since. I want to wipe the device but, according to Apple's site, I can't track it and it will then be able to be activated by anyone. I certainly don't want either of that.
Please see "4" at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5668
Is it gone forever and totally able to be activated if I do wipe it? Is there a site I can put my S/N and/or IMEI so that it is blacklisted from being activated?
Please see "4" at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5668
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Erase your device. To prevent anyone else from accessing the data on your missing device, you can erase it remotely. When you erase your device, all of your information will be deleted from the device, and you won't be able to locate it using Find My iPhone. After you erase a device, you can't track it. If you remove the device from your account after you erase it, Activation Lock will be turned off. This allows another person to activate and use your device. |