l have lost my phone earlier yesterday shopping. l have the IMEI number, so can l track it or even disable the phone by contacting apple, incase it is stolen. l have tried find my iphone on icloud, but it obviously not online or connected to any network, sim probably removed
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missing or stolen iphone recoverable if not online?
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If it's stolen. They've either broken it down and sold the parts or they're keeping it offline. In order to use your sim in another phone to start resetting passwords linked to your number. Gain access to your Apple ID, look for passwords and accounts and so forth.
The best thing you can do. Is to deauthorize the phone from of your iCloud account. Report your sim lost or stolen. So, it gets deactivated. Change all your passwords. Then get a new sim card.
It's unlikely you'll ever find the phone if someone knows enough to take it offline after stealing it. Now your goal should be to protect all your accounts, personal information, finances and data.
The best thing you can do. Is to deauthorize the phone from of your iCloud account. Report your sim lost or stolen. So, it gets deactivated. Change all your passwords. Then get a new sim card.
It's unlikely you'll ever find the phone if someone knows enough to take it offline after stealing it. Now your goal should be to protect all your accounts, personal information, finances and data.
And just as a reminder, here are the Apple-recommended steps for a lost or stolen phone:
support.apple.com
How to find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
If you lost your iPhone or think it might be stolen, Find My can help protect your device, accounts, and personal information.