Regardless of how long you've had your iPhone, there are some functions and toggles that you should turn off for security or privacy reasons. The following are the top iPhone settings that you should immediately deactivate.
Make sure you are on the most recent version of iOS before we get into the Settings app to address all the security and usability issues. Since we were using iOS 15.4.1 at the time of writing, the instructions should function flawlessly on all iPhones running iOS 15. Check out our comprehensive tutorial on how to get your iPhone ready for an iOS update so the process goes off without a hitch if you haven't already updated to the most recent version.
1. Turn off pop-up windows in outside apps
How frequently has a nagging pop-up asking you to rate and review an app ruined an otherwise wonderful experience using a third-party software downloaded from the App Store? There is a solution to permanently turn off these in-app reviews and ratings pop-ups.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone in step 1.
Step 2: Scroll down and touch on App Store.
Step 3: Scroll down and turn off the toggle beside In-App Ratings & Reviews. That it! Now you won’t see those pesky requests to review again.
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2. Turn off automated downloads
Do applications you download for your iPhone also suddenly appear on other devices connected to your Apple ID? In some circumstances, like when you download productivity and note-taking apps, it can be really helpful. However, since I don't use my iPad for navigation, I would only want Google Maps on my iPhone in this case. If you think about it, you only need a small number of apps to be downloaded on all of your Apple devices at once.
The steps listed below can be used to disable automatic downloads on all of your Apple devices:
First, open the Settings app and select App Store by scrolling down and tapping on it.
Step 2: In the Automatic Downloads section, deselect the toggle next to Apps.
3. Use a mask to disable Face ID
In order to enable users of newer iPhones to continue using Face ID even while wearing face covers, Apple announced the Face ID with a Mask function earlier this year. The setup is well-designed and enables you to add other eyewear that you wear as well. Some areas have stopped enforcing mask regulations in the wake of the pandemic. For the highest level of protection, you can disable this capability if COVID-19 is no longer a threat in your nation.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to Face ID & Passcode.
Step 2: Enter your passcode to confirm your identity if prompted. Then, turn off the toggle next to Face ID with a Mask.
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4. Switch Face ID for Password off. Before using Face ID to authenticate your identity and fill in your passwords for websites and apps, AutoFill iPhone includes a feature that leverages Face ID. This function was created by Apple as an extra failsafe to guard against unauthorised access to your internet accounts. However, you may save a few precious seconds by turning off this extra layer of authentication if you are the only one who uses your iPhone or if you have chosen Face ID as the unlock method.
Step 1: Launch your iPhone's Settings app and select Face ID & Passcode.
Step 2: If prompted, enter your passcode. Turn off the toggle next to Password AutoFill in the Use Face ID For section.
5. Limit Access to Data From the Lock Screen
Even when your iPhone is locked, bad actors can gain access to your confidential data using Today View. They could even initiate fraudulent transactions by accessing the Wallet app from the lock screen. To mitigate such risks, limit access to sensitive apps from the iPhone Lock screen.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on Face ID & Passcode.
