Also, a clever thief could just remove the SIM card, and you wouldn't be able to track or wipe the phone. Of the many new features in iOS 4. Making it free was a nice move on Apple's part: An iPhone can potentially contain a treasure trove of personal information, so losing one is a big deal.
You need to activate Find My iPhone before you lose your phone, so do it now. Since the steps to turn this useful feature on aren't immediately obvious, here's how to do it:. Make sure you have the latest iOS update iOS 4. Plug in your iPhone and click "Check for updates" in iTunes to get the software. With iOS 4. Mark your device as lost. After you erase a device, you can't track its location, so make sure that you no longer need to search for the device.
If the missing device is an iPhone or an iPad with cellular, report your missing device to your wireless carrier. Ask the carrier to disable your account to prevent calls, texts, and data use. And if your device is covered under your wireless carrier plan, file a claim. Go to appleid. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement.
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