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No, apple cannot track a phone using an IMEI number. And Apple will nt get invo9lved in lost devices. The onyl way to track a phone is to use find my iPhone. THe IMEI number just identifies the phone but is not a means of tracking it in and of itself..
Can I Find My stolen phone with the IMEI?
To track your lost Android phone with the IMEI number, you need to download a third-party IMEI tracking app, such as IMEI Tracker-Find My Device. However, we recommend using this method as your last resort. Google’s Find My Device is usually the best way to find a missing Android phone.
How do I Find My lost iPhone IMEI number?
Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
- Go to Settings > General and tap About.
- Look for the serial number. You might need to scroll down to find the IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.
- To paste this information into Apple registration or support forms, touch and hold the number to copy.
What should I do if my iPhone was stolen?
If you lose your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or think it might be stolen, use Find My and protect your data.
- Look for your device on a map.
- Mark as Lost.
- Report your missing device to local law enforcement.
- File a Theft and Loss claim.
- Remotely erase your device.
- Contact your wireless carrier.
How can I block my stolen iPhone?
Lost Mode lets you lock your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch so that others can’t access your personal information.
Turn on Lost Mode or lock a device
- In Find My iPhone on iCloud.com, click All Devices, then select the device you want to put into Lost Mode or lock.
- Click Lost Mode or Lock.
How can you track a stolen phone?
Remotely find, lock, or erase
- Go to android.com/find and sign in to your Google Account. If you have more than one phone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.
- The lost phone gets a notification.
- On the map, you’ll get info about where the phone is.
- Pick what you want to do.
Is IMEI number confidential?
Yes, we should not share our IMEI number. IMEI means International Mobile Equipment Identifier. If you share your IMEI number it will provide access to your location and call logs. Also people can record or listen to your calls.
Is a stolen iPhone useless?
Before You Lose Your iPhone
What that means is even when a thief or a third-party has your iPhone, it’s still tied to your Apple ID and can’t be used with any other account. Your iPhone can even be wiped completely and it will still be locked down, making it almost useless to anyone but you.
What do you do if someone steals your iPhone? Lock Your iPhone and Delete Its Data
But if you don’t, or want extra security, use Find My iPhone to lock your phone and add a passcode. That step will at least prevent the thief from using your phone. If you can’t get the iPhone back or it has sensitive information on it, delete the phone’s data remotely.
Can stolen iPhone be tracked?
If you lose your iPhone and the device is switched off even then you will able to track the location of your lost iPhone with the FindMy network. This feature will be available to newer iPhones. Apple had introduced Bluetooth-tracking of device using the FindMy app ecosystem with iOS 13.
Will police Recover Stolen iPhone?
Don’t Try to Recover It Yourself; Get Help From the Police
While the police may not always help, the more information you have, the more likely police are to recover the phone for you.
Can a IMEI be traced?
A mobile phone can be tracked using an IMEI number to know the phone’s exact location. IMEI tracking can be achieved through the mobile operator, law enforcement agencies (e.g. the police) or third-party apps. The IMEI information is kept in EIR, a database managed by the mobile operator.
What do police do with IMEI number?
Police are now urging mobile phone users to key in the *#06# number and record their IMEI number so in the event of the phone being stolen the police have a chance of arresting a person who may subsequently use the handset.
How do I report my iPhone stolen?
If you lose your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or think it might be stolen, use Find My and protect your data.
- Look for your device on a map.
- Mark as Lost.
- Report your missing device to local law enforcement.
- File a Theft and Loss claim.
- Remotely erase your device.
- Contact your wireless carrier.
How do I block my stolen iPhone? How do you blacklist an iPhone? There are a few ways to blacklist an iPhone. One way is to use the Find My iPhone app to remotely erase the device. Another way is to put the device into lost mode and then contact your carrier to have them blacklist the phone.
How can I block my stolen iPhone? Lost Mode lets you lock your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or Apple Watch so that others cannot access your personal information.
Turn on Lost Mode or lock a device
- In Find My iPhone on iCloud.com, click All Devices, then select the device you want to put into Lost Mode or lock.
- Click Lost Mode or Lock.
Can police track iPhone IMEI number?
The Police can request your mobile carrier via a warrant or judicial requirement to track a stolen device. The Police themselves do not track lost iPhones. The mobile carrier / company uses the IMEI to identify and track the iPhone. You can give the Police the IMEI if you want.
What do thieves do with stolen phones?
Some thieves will use the information they find on phones (such as photos, texts or emails), then use it to hold the original owner to ransom. The best thing to do is to remotely wipe your phone as soon as you find out it’s stolen – this can be achieved with apps such as Find My Device (free – Android and iOS).
How do I report my phone stolen?
You should report it to your local police station as soon as you can by calling 101 or going in person. Your network provider will give you your phone’s identification number (IMEI), which you should pass on to the police. Make a note of the crime reference number – you’ll need it if you want to claim on insurance.
Can someone use a stolen iPhone?
But Apple’s ‘Find My’ network makes it nearly impossible for a stolen device to be used by someone else. That’s because the iPhone or any other Apple device is linked to a user’s Apple ID and without access to this, the device is practically unusable for a thief.
What can the police do with an IMEI number?
Your IMSI and IMEI can be obtained by the police with an ‘IMSI catcher’, a device deployed to track all mobile phones switched on and connected to the network in its vicinity. Once this identifier is intercepted, it might be used to retrieve personal information about you.
What can be traced with IMEI number?
The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-digit number on every phone. It is used by the police to trace cell phones. The IMEI number helps police track any cell phone to the exact tower the minute a call is made, even if a different SIM card is used.
Can thieves change IMEI number?
The government has made tampering of IMEI numbers a punishable offence. However, thieves change the IMEI number of stolen mobiles using a ‘flasher’. A flasher is a small device that helps connect the handset to a computer and allows the user to modify the IMEI number.
Can police track a phone without SIM card? No SIM card, no 3G, hence cell towers are irrelevant. If you “surf the Web” and yet do not have a SIM card, then you are using WiFi (and you use your phone as if it was a laptop computer). WiFi signal can be tracked and pinpointed.
