Short answerMark the iPhone as lost in Find My right away, which locks it. A locked iPhone with a strong passcode protects its data, and an encrypted vault adds its own layer. If the thief may know your passcode, change your Apple Account password immediately. Restore your vault on a new iPhone with your recovery phrase.
First hour
- Mark as lost in Find My (on another device or icloud.com/find).
- Change your Apple Account password, especially if someone may have seen your passcode.
- Review trusted devices and remove the lost phone if you won't get it back.
What's at risk
- Locked phone, unknown passcode: iOS data protection keeps data encrypted.
- Thief knows the passcode: they can open Photos, Hidden and apps that fall back to the passcode. Stolen Device Protection adds delays for sensitive changes. Your vault stays locked behind its own code.
Getting your vault back
On the new iPhone: install VaultBolt → Restore → enter your 12-word phrase. Everything restores from your encrypted iCloud backup.
Frequently asked questions
Can a thief open my vault?
Not without your vault code. VaultBolt's keys are bound to the Secure Enclave, so the storage can't be copied and guessed offline.
How do I get my vault back?
Install VaultBolt on a new iPhone, choose Restore and enter your 12-word recovery phrase. Your encrypted iCloud backup downloads.
