How to block a stolen iPhone

Device Lock via iCloud

If you have lost your iPhone or it has been stolen, you can lock it using the iCloud Activation Lock feature. This feature prevents anyone else from using your device without your authorization.

How to activate Activation Lock on iCloud

To activate Activation Lock on iCloud, you must have already set up Find My iPhone on your device. If you haven't done so yet, follow these steps:

• Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top.
• Tap iCloud and sign in with your Apple ID.
• Turn on Find My iPhone.

After setting up Find My iPhone, you can activate Activation Lock by following these steps:

• Go to icloud.com/find from your computer or another mobile device.
• Sign in with your Apple ID.
• Click Find My iPhone.
• Click the device you want to lock.
• Click "Lock" in the pop-up window.
• Enter a message to display on the locked device's screen (e.g. "This device has been stolen. Please contact xxx-xxx-xxxx to return it").
• Click "Lock" to confirm.

Once you have activated Activation Lock on iCloud, your device cannot be used by anyone else. If you find it, you can unlock it by entering your iCloud password. Otherwise, the device will remain locked and unusable.

Reporting theft to the authorities

If your iPhone has been stolen, the first thing you should do is report it to the authorities. This way, you can help recover your device and prevent future thefts.

Steps to follow:

• Lock your iPhone: If you haven't already locked your iPhone, do so immediately. You can do this via iCloud or by calling your phone carrier.
• Contact the police: Report the theft to the local police or nearest carabinieri station. Provide them with all necessary information, such as your device's IMEI number and the date and time of the theft.
• Report the theft to your phone carrier: Contact your phone carrier and report the theft of your iPhone. This way, they can block your SIM card and prevent the thief from using your phone.
• Use "Find My iPhone": If you have activated this feature on your device, use it to try to locate your iPhone. In some cases, this may help authorities track down the thief.
• Stay updated: Stay in touch with the authorities and provide them with any useful information that could help recover your iPhone.

Remember that reporting theft to the authorities is important not only for you, but also for preventing future thefts and protecting other users from possible scams or illegal activities.

Conclusions

Blocking a stolen iPhone is essential to protect your personal data and prevent any fraudulent use of the device.

In this article, we have seen several options available to block a stolen iPhone, including:

• Using Apple's "Find My iPhone" feature;
• Contacting your phone operator to block the SIM card;
• Reporting the theft to the relevant authorities.

Remember that acting promptly is crucial to increase the chances of recovering your stolen iPhone and protecting your personal data. Additionally, we recommend always activating the security measures available on your device and using complex passwords to access your phone.

We hope this information has been helpful to you, and we wish you never have to face a similar situation.