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Remote Wipe an iPhone

Direct answer

Use Apple's official Find My erase only when recovery is unlikely and you understand the effect on data, account access and any theft-loss claim.

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01

Contain the risk

  • Mark as Lost first.
  • Check the current backup and claim conditions.
  • Record identifying details for the report.
02

Secure and recover

  • Use iCloud.com/find or Find My from a trusted device.
  • Read Apple's erase and Activation Lock instructions.
  • Secure carrier and accounts afterward.
03

What to verify

  • Do not remove a stolen iPhone from Find My solely because a message tells you to do so.

Sources & verification

Last checked: . Official guidance is the primary source. Steps can differ by model, carrier and software version.

  1. If your iPhone or iPad has been stolen ↗Apple Support · 2026-09-26 · PH2-APPLE-STOLEN

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