how to block an old phone

[Anonymous]

Hi, my question is can i get my old iphone blocked by o2? 

 I use it as a spair when i go out with a pay as you go sim card, i have up graded twice since usin this phone and so i dont still have the box or Imei number. Would o2 know this by looking through my records? I would like the phone blocked as soon as possible because of private things i have on there. Any help and replies welcome

[MI5]

Yes, they can block it but it won't stop access to your stuff on it - It only stops the phone been used on the network.
If you had a passcode on it that would stop anyone from accessing your data and depending on what firmware you were on you could have the option to wipe it remotely from your PC....

[Anonymous]

Is there no way o2 can shut the phone down? I thought the could with the imei number

[MI5]

What phone is it that you had and I assume you have lost it?

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Is there no way o2 can shut the phone down? I thought the could with the imei number

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An IMEI block prevents it from accessing the network so it can't make calls or texts etc.

It does not wipe data from it.

[Anonymous]

My psycho ex has stolen it i suppose not bein able to use it will do only pics on there nothin of major importance 😞 its an iphone 4

[MI5]

I'm not 100% certain if this is available on the iP4 but have a look and see if it helps https://www.apple.com/uk/icloud/find-my-iphone.html

[Cleoriff]

If its been stolen you should report it to the police?

[Anonymous]

I know where it is i dont want to go get it bk just want to make sure he cant use it thank you for your help will contact o2 tomorrow just didnt wanna b wastin me timw tryin x

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

The link I gave you showed you how you could wipe the phone yourself too....
CS will IMEI block it for you when you call them.
Let us know how you get on pls......