Recent comments in /f/iphone

Stephen_NM2022 t1_j171tde wrote

Reply to comment by hiker201 in Phone got stolen today. by Low_Wrongdoer4337

Actually, yes it can, as Apple makes clear the first time you power off a new phone or one that has been reset. If, however, someone can access airplane mode from the lock screen (de facto default), that will turn off all tracking. Since stolen phones are often going to a glorified chop shop, there is no guarantee it will never show up in any tracking again. That is unless the Find My bug pops up and the device starts showing up as phantom pings.

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Contonion t1_j16uejq wrote

Reply to Dis-recommendation by Ok_WeedWorker8802

Sadly cracked glass on the back of any iPhone (with the exception of non-pro 14s) need either a rear system replacement or full unit replacement to be fixed and those aren’t cheap…

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Feeling-Orange3229 t1_j16npw3 wrote

Reply to Dis-recommendation by Ok_WeedWorker8802

That’s why me personally, I only go for the OtterBox defender series. I’ve never had an issue with any of those. Yes they’re a bit more bulkier but at the same time I don’t have to worry about any accidental cracks.

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BadManSalam t1_j16dzqc wrote

Reply to Dis-recommendation by Ok_WeedWorker8802

Iv been using the aluminium and rubber framed Gorilla case since I cracked my iPhone 5 screen. Replaced a few cases (shame you can’t buy just the glass) but my iPhones 6s+ 8s+ 11pro max and 13 pro max have fallen off the roof, out my pocket on my quad, (you really don’t want to see your new phone bounce past you as brake hard) down stairs, out of cars, off tables and

https://preview.redd.it/loej8zrivd7a1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef2c5aff084c374a6377a6938326ad754316a893

fallen in toilets, puddles and ponds with no damage. Not the prettiest way of displaying your phone but it’s more about function over form

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hiker201 t1_j168s3r wrote

Reply to comment by hiker201 in Phone got stolen today. by Low_Wrongdoer4337

‘Mark as Lost When you mark your device as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode, keeping your information secure. This also disables Apple Pay on the missing device. And you can display a custom message with your contact information on the missing device.’

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