What happens to an iPhone stolen from an Apple store?

By the way, it’s a crime to purchase stolen merchandise. Yes. The iPhone would be blacklisted and once connected to a Network, the device will be tracked by Apple and the police would be sent out. The iPhone would be in a state that stops you from being allowed to use it.

Can you get in trouble for buying a stolen iPhone?

Yes. You can be arrested for receiving stolen property. But EverythingApplePro still possesses a stolen iPhone 4. Then call the police and report them if you like.

Can someone activate a stolen New iPhone?

Because of this, someone who has stolen your iPhone can bypass the lock screen and get right into your device. If the Find My iPhone has been enabled, the Activation lock will be activated once someone factory reset the locked iPhone.

Does Apple blacklist stolen phones?

Apple does not blacklist phones, the carriers do that. If a phone purchased from a carrier and reported stolen in transit, the carrier can blacklist it. Apple does not have the power to do so.

Do people steal from Apple stores?

Many stores also have either a uniformed police officer or undercover police officer in the store, as well. But, yes, people do still manage to steal from the Apple Store. The Apple Store is actually littered with well-hidden, high-resolution cameras. If you look hard enough at the ceiling, you will see some of them.

Can Apple track a stolen iPhone with IMEI number?

It is not possible for you to track or locate a lost or stolen iPhone via the IMEI or serial number. Find My iPhone is the only way you can track or locate a lost or stolen iPhone: If Find My iPhone was not enabled on your iPhone before it was lost or stolen, then there is no way for you to locate it.

Can Apple disable a stolen phone?

As noted, Apple has been using proximity software since 2016 that disables any demo devices from working outside of the Apple store, except for responding to the “Find my iPhone” geolocation service that can track a lost or stolen device. So the company has the ability to disable and track any stolen device.

What happens to stolen iPhones when they are activated?

Phones that are reported stolen (to carriers and Apple) are added to a black list – they can’t be activated for cellular service, and iPhones can’t get past the activation screen. At the point that activation is attempted, it is logged somewhere in the great Apple machine. That depends on how it was stolen.

Can an iPhone be stolen without the owner’s Apple ID?

The iPhone would still be permenently linked to the owner’s Apple ID until they choose to release it. A new Apple ID cannot be used, the device cannot be reset without the owner’s password. A smart theif knows not to steal an iPhone, because no one can use it.

Can the police track a brand new iPhone?

Police can track with the IMEI number, this incident happen in Mumbai, India. No, it is brand new so it cannot be tracked simply because it’s not connected to an itunes account. There may be a possibility that the store sold it to you with a sim card from your carrier already in it.

Can a brand-new iPhone be tracked if never turned on?

There is no chance that a brand-new, never turned on, sealed iPhone or Apple device of any kind to be tracked. The phone has no data on it, it doesn’t have an Apple ID associated with it.