Can Activesync Remote Wipe an Iphone?

Remote wipe with Exchange ActiveSync
Exchange ActiveSync enables administrators to remotely wipe devices, such as if they become compromised or lost/stolen. With Outlook for iOS and Android, a remote wipe only wipes data within the Outlook app itself and does not trigger a full device wipe.

Can my employer remotely wipe my iPhone?

2 Answers. Yes, depending on how things are configured, your employer may be able to wipe your device. The ability to wipe only the Exchange account data was added later as an optional wipe mode. In other words, the phone is not "completely erased" -- but all user data is destroyed.

How do I remotely wipe my iPhone from an Exchange server?

Perform a Remote Wipe on a Mobile Phone

Connect with Admin user, then do: Navigate to “Users & Groups” -> “Mailboxes”. Select the user, and under “Phone & Voice Features”, make sure “Exchange ActiveSync” is enabled. Double click on “Exchange ActiveSync”, select the mobile device, and then select “Wipe device”.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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