Like many other gadgets, Apple smartphones quite often become the prey of crooks. Probably, many owners of the "apple" apparatus know that in such a situation it can be "secured". This article is intended to explain in a simple and understandable way how to block the iPhone if it was stolen.
Apple Ways
You can block this smartphone in two ways: through iCloud and imei.
How to block iPhone through cloud storage
To block, you need to go to iCloud and authorize using AppleID (the number that is on the stolen gadget and identifies it at the same time). After that, open “Find iPhone” and select your smartphone from the drop-down list . Then it will be possible to determine from the map where the device is currently located. If the device icon is green, it means that it is still connected to the network. When the indicator is gray, you can be sure that the device is disconnected from the Internet for more than a day. Now you need to open the menu "Lost Mode" and set a password. And then block the lost or stolen iPhone. It is worth noting that, in addition to this, you can erase absolutely all the data stored on your smartphone using the special option. But you need to remember that after such an operation the device will not be displayed on the map, therefore this service should be used only as a last resort.
About how to block stolen iPhone via IMEI
Now it’s worth considering the second question related to special code. But all in order. The answer to the question of how to block the stolen iPhone 5 is quite simple. Almost all users of this smartphone know that each device has its own unique code, which identifies it among other devices around the world. Blocking the gadget on this number should prevent the criminal from using it. It is worth saying that it is almost impossible to implement the plan, since there are a number of legal and technical procedures. But still, this option is worth considering. After the theft of the device, you need to write a statement to the police. It is worth saying that law enforcement agencies will not immediately respond to it, since they practically do not have time to request mobile operators, but may well be asked to leave imei and serial number.
So, if we assume that the police will still search for him, we will consider this process in more detail and try to figure out how to block the iPhone if it was stolen. First of all, law enforcement agencies will make a request to the mobile operator on the abandoned imei. Mobile companies provide the authorities with all the necessary data. Including about which card is now located on the specified imei, as well as a phone number. If the device disappeared with the person, then the search is performed by direction finding using two towers of mobile communication. Then we find the "iPhone" if it was stolen. It will not be superfluous to say that this method is good enough, since it allows you to detect a smartphone within a radius of one hundred meters and at a height of 10 to 15 m.The process is extremely simple: first, two or more towers are measured in time, then the distance between the towers is measured. After that, they monitor which of the devices was at the last moment quite close.
Other ways to find your Apple smartphone
You can use several more ways to block the iPhone, if it was stolen. Some people have access to the Apple database, which allows them to find out the SIM card number by imei code. After that, a person gets the opportunity to set a Mac address. At the time when the attacker will access the Internet, you will be able to find out his location. If it also activates GPS, then using the Find My Phone program it can be detected with an accuracy of five meters. Finally, if a thief visited social networks through a stolen device, then you can find out his name and surname, which will also allow him to be found.
How to find a smartphone if the “Find iPhone” function is disabled
Sometimes it happens that the owner of the device does not include the function to search for his device. In this case, it will not be possible to find it with the help of this program if you wish. There is only one thing left: to protect the data contained in it. To do this, you need to do four simple steps:
• Change
Apple ID password. After this operation, access to iCloud, as well as iMessage and iTunes will be unavailable to the thief.
• Correct all login information on sites where the user is registered.
• Report the loss of the device to the police and provide the required data.
• Notify your mobile operator about the theft or loss of a gadget to disable your account. This will guarantee that the attacker will not be able to send text messages from the device, make calls and perform other actions with it.
Conclusion
Based on the results of this article, we can say that there are quite a lot of ways how to block the iPhone, if it was stolen, or to find this device. But, of course, the surest option here is to try not to get into a situation where the smartphone can be stolen or its loss will occur. You should not put it in the outer pockets of the jacket, as well as in the back compartments of jeans or an open bag, since it is not difficult for an attacker to pull him out of there. And, of course, you need to constantly ensure that the gadget is always in place.