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If you’ve lost your iPhone or iPad, the first thing to do is to enable Lost Mode. This feature helps you keep tabs on its location and locks your device with a passcode to ensure the safety of your personal information against unauthorized access. In this article, we’re going to teach you how to turn on or off Lost Mode on your iPhone or iPad.
Steps to Turn on Lost Mode on iPhone or iPad
Here’s a step-by-step guide to turn on Lost Mode on your iPhone or iPad via iCloud’s Find My service:
- Visit iCloud.com in a browser and navigate to Find My iPhone.
- Select “All Devices” from the dropdown menu at the top of the screen.
- Choose the device you want to enable Lost Mode for.
- Select “Lost Mode” and enter a passcode you want to use to lock your device.
- Enter a phone number and message to display on the lock screen of your lost device, to help someone who may find it to contact you.
Steps to Turn Off Lost Mode on iPhone or iPad
If you’ve found your missing device, follow these steps to turn off Lost Mode:
- Visit iCloud.com and select “Find My iPhone”.
- Select “All Devices” from the dropdown menu.
- Select the device you enabled Lost Mode for.
- Click on “Lost Mode.”
- Select “Stop Lost Mode” or update the phone number and message that appears on the lost device’s lock screen.
Enabling Lost Mode is the simplest way to keep your iPhone or iPad safe if misplaced or stolen. With it, you can remotely lock down your device, track its location and prevent unauthorized access to your data. We hope our guide has helped you learn how to enable or disable Lost Mode on your iPhone or iPad via iCloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Lost Mode be disabled on iPhone or iPad?
To disable Lost Mode after you’ve found your missing device, follow these steps:
- Navigate to iCloud.com and select “Find My iPhone”.
- Select “All Devices” from the dropdown menu.
- Select the device that you had enabled Lost Mode for.
- Click on “Lost Mode.”
- Select “Stop Lost Mode” or update the phone number and message that appears on the lost device’s lock screen.
What else can I do if I’ve lost my iPhone or iPad?
Here are a few additional steps you can take if your iPhone or iPad is missing:
- Contact your wireless carrier to suspend service to your device, prevent unauthorized charges, and protect your account information.
- Report the loss to the police and request a copy of the police report for insurance purposes.
- Use the Find My app to locate your device, play a sound, or display a message to help someone locate it and contact you. This works even if your device isn’t on Wi-Fi or cellular, but must be turned on and have a charged battery.
- If you were unable to set up Lost Mode on your device before you lost it, use Activation Lock to prevent anyone else from turning off Find My iPhone or erasing your device.