[awalton007]

hi every one i have lost my iphone 3g and i have lost all my contacts and personal stuff and and worst off all no passcode. what if some one finds it and adds it to their itunes will o2 tell me it has been registered with some one else will they be able to use it them selves if they put their own o2 simcard in it or get it unlocked to use it im really worried as there is loads of work stuff on there.

[Matt_C]

Surely all your contacts and data etc is backed up on your computer through iTunes?

[awalton007]

yeah they are but im worried some one else will get them all if they connect it to itunes

[philst68i]

Obviously they'll see your contacts just via the iPhone, but when they connect it to iTunes they won't be able to see you account details etc as they're computer will not be 'authorized' without your iTunes password. It will just sync to their iTunes and wipe everything off that you put on there.

[awalton007]

so if they authorise it on their account everything is wiped and they have just got themselves a free iphone what *******s lol

[philst68i]

Afraid so yeah, and, I don't think o2 can block iPhone's like they can normal mobiles.

[J0hnEast0n]

Im pretty sure you can brick it via Microsoft Exchange if you have that set up? In have never done it myself, but I remember Apple doing a demo in one of there Keynotes.

[ma1234]

Contact O2 and tell them otherwise you will be liable for any charges incurred. At the same time get the IMEI number from the box. O2 should be able to add the number to the blacklist stopping them from using it as a phone.

[DazzaSammy]

Also if you have it , check your home contents insurance for away from home cover. You may have to pay £50 to £100 excess but still cheaper than a new phone.