Can I unlock an iPhone I found?

YES. You can unlock it if you found a lost iPhone. The thing that put you in trouble is the iPhone’s screen passcode as these days iPhone users set a screen passcode to protect the data stored in their device.

How do you unlock an iPhone 5s without the password?

If you forgot your iPhone passcode

  1. Step 1: Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC) This process requires a Mac or PC.
  2. Step 2: Turn off your iPhone. Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it’s connected.
  3. Step 3: Put your iPhone in recovery mode.
  4. Step 4: Restore your iPhone.

What do you do if you find someones locked iPhone?

It’s best to just visit the carrier’s store where they can then take possession of the iPhone and handle it from there. If you can’t, you can always call the carrier over the phone and start from there. While they can’t release information about the owner, they most certainly can help you track them down.

What to do if you find a phone that is locked?

Study the lock screen carefully If you’ve picked up an Android phone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, tap Emergency call and then View emergency Information. If you see an emergency contact listed, get in touch with them to find out whose phone you’ve found.

How do I activate a stolen iPhone?

Mark a device as lost

  1. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the lost device.
  2. Under Mark As Lost, tap Activate.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions, keeping the following in mind:
  4. Tap Activate (for an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, AirPods, or iPhone Leather Wallet) or Lock (for a Mac).

Can someone unlock my stolen phone?

If you’re not using a PIN or you’re using something easy to guess—like 1234—a thief can easily get access to your device. Just like on an iPhone, your Android phone will continue displaying notifications on your lock screen.