What happens if your iPhone falls into the wrong hands? Have you ever worried about that? Well, you don't have to worry anymore because Apple just rolled out a new software update that makes your phone more secure than ever.
The currently available iOS 17.3 update includes a feature called Stolen Device Protection that locks your phone using biometric authentication. This means preventing criminals from accessing or changing certain settings on her phone without using her Face ID or Touch ID.
Stolen device protection can save your life if your iPhone is lost or stolen by giving you more time to track it down or wipe it clean. It also prevents thieves from using your saved passwords, credit cards, or Apple Cash to buy goods or send money. With Stolen Device Protection, you can rest assured that your iPhone is safe even when it's not in your hands.
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How to prevent unauthorized access to your iPhone with Stolen Device Protection
Stolen Device Protection increases the security of your iPhone by requiring Face ID or Touch ID for certain actions, even if a passcode is set. Typically, if Face ID or Touch ID fails, you can enter your passcode to unlock your phone or perform other tasks.However, with stolen device protection, some actions Accepts only your face or fingerprintThere will be a one-hour security delay before your passcode can be used.
This means that even if someone steals your iPhone and tries to access sensitive data or change settings, they won't be able to do so without biometric authentication. Additionally, if you try to guess the passcode, you must wait an hour before trying again. Stolen device protection applies to eight actions on your iPhone:
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1) Use payment methods saved in Safari (autofill)
2) Turn off Lost Mode
3) Use a password or passkey saved in your keychain
4) Erase all content and settings
5) Apply for a new Apple Card
6) Set up your new device using your iPhone (including quick start).
7) Perform certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in your wallet (e.g., send Apple Cash or Savings).
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How Stolen Device Protection affects iPhone security settings and Apple ID
With Stolen Device Protection, you may have to wait an hour before you can make changes to important security settings or your Apple ID. If your iPhone is in an unfamiliar location, you'll need to verify your identity with Face ID or Touch ID. Once the security delay ends, you'll need to use Face ID or Touch ID again to change these eight actions on your iPhone.
1) Change your Apple ID password
2) Sign out of your Apple ID.
3) Update your Apple ID account security settings (including adding or removing trusted devices, recovery keys, and recovery contacts)
4) Add or remove Face ID or Touch ID
5) Change iPhone passcode
6) Reset all settings
7) Turn off Find
8) Turn off stolen device protection
Stolen device protection also adapts to your location. By default, your iPhone won't activate when it's in a familiar location, like your home or work. However, if your iPhone is in an unfamiliar location, you'll be prompted to enter Face ID or Touch ID before performing any of the above actions.
How to update iPhone software to iOS 17.3
First of all, Stolen Device Protection is available on iPhones that support Face ID or Touch ID and have iOS 17.3 or later installed. So, if you don't have iOS 17.3 installed, install it using the following method:
- Make sure your iPhone is connected. Wi-Fi network There is sufficient battery power remaining
- go to setting
- Tap general
- Then click Software updates
- Tap download Install the available iOS 17.3 update if you see it
- Please enter your ~ passcode If prompted, agree to the Terms of Service
- wait for download Then the installation is complete. When the update is complete, your iPhone will automatically restart.
A screen indicating that the software has been updated (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Before turning on stolen device protection
Before you enable Stolen Device Protection, you must use two-factor authentication with your Apple ID and set up or enable the following on your iPhone: a device passcode, Face ID or Touch ID, “Find My Location”, and “Key Places” (Location Services). To turn on important locations, please visit: setting,Tap Privacy and securityClick , then Location services. Scroll down and system services Click on it and then tap important places.
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How to turn on Find My on iPhone
- go to setting
- tap your name It's at the top of the screen.
- click Find My
- Then tap Find your iPhone
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- Next, toggle on The switch next to “Find My iPhone”. You may be asked to enter your Apple ID password for verification.
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Steps to turn on Find My on your iPhone (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
How to enable stolen device protection on your iPhone
Now that you have followed all the steps above, you are ready to enable stolen device protection. To enable it, follow these steps:
- go to setting
- tap Face ID and passcode (or Touch ID and passcode)
- Please enter your ~ passcode When prompted
- Scroll down to the Stolen Device Protection section and tap . turn on protection
Steps to turn on stolen device protection on your iPhone (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
What is not protected by stolen device protection?
If a criminal has your passcode, Stolen Device Protection cannot prevent them from accessing your email or other unprotected apps. Third-party accounts can be reset via email or text. Apple Pay will also continue to work with just a passcode. Therefore, you need to take three additional steps to protect your device.
1) Create a strong passcode. Make sure you don't set an easy-to-guess passcode like 1-2-3-4. You can create an alphanumeric passcode on your iPhone. That is, you can use letters, numbers, special symbols, or any character on the full keyboard. Here's how:
- go to setting
- Scroll down and tap Face ID and passcode
- Please enter your ~ current passcode
- Scroll down and click Change passcode
- input current passcode Also
- Tap where it says Passcode options
- Tap custom alphanumeric code
- Please enter new alphanumeric passcode (can be letters, numbers, special symbols, or any character)
- Then tap Next
For the next 72 hours, you can reset your old passcode with a new one if you forget it. If you forget, password manager Securely store and generate complex alphanumeric passcodes on your iPhone. This helps you create unique, hard-to-break alphanumeric passcodes that hackers can never guess. Also, keep track of all your passcodes and passwords in one place.
2) Add a PIN to sensitive apps. Enable additional PINs or biometrics, especially for financial apps. If you use an authenticator app, you can turn on Face ID or Touch ID protection.
3) If your device is stolen, act immediately. you must log on icloud.com/find Find your device and wipe its data remotely – instantly! Learn how to find your lost phone here.
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Cart important points
Stolen Device Protection is a new feature that makes your iPhone even safer from thieves and hackers. Even if a passcode is set, Face ID or Touch ID is required for certain actions. Additionally, some actions have a one-hour security delay, which adds additional time to searching and erasing your device. It also adapts to your location and only activates when your iPhone is in an unfamiliar location.
If your iPhone was stolen and this feature was enabled, how would you react? Would it give you at least some peace of mind? Please let us know by email. Cyberguy.com/Contact.
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