Modern Android phones are encrypted by default, too. RELATED: What Is "Lost Mode" on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Android Phones GrayKey could allow police departments and other government agencies to bypass your passcode, but Apple is fixing this with USB Restricted Mode. Even if it’s offline, it will be erased the next time it comes online.
If you’ve given up on getting your iPhone or iPad back, you can-and should-remotely erase it. Lost Mode also lets you write a message that will appear on the phone or tablet-for example, you could ask whoever finds it to return it and provide a phone number where you can be reached. To prevent a thief from using your device, put it into “Lost Mode.” This will disable all notifications and alarms on it. You can head to Apple’s Find My iPhone website to remotely locate your lost iPhone or iPad. The thief could also answer incoming phone calls on your phone. You can hide sensitive notifications from your lock screen, but they’re all on your lock screen by default.
With the default settings, this means the thief will see incoming text messages-including messages that contain SMS verification codes for accessing your accounts. For example, the thief can see any notifications that arrive on your phone without unlocking it. However, some types of personal information remain visible, even if you’ve protected your device with a passcode. Of course, if you set your iPhone or iPad to not require a passcode or you use one that’s very easy to guess-like 1234 or 0000-the thief may easily unlock it.