iOS Guide

Follow the steps below to secure your personal and professional data.


πŸ“± Essential Security Settings


1️⃣ Set a Strong Passcode

  • Go to Settings β†’ Face ID & Passcode
  • Set a 6-digit PIN or alphanumeric passcode for added security.

2️⃣ Enable Biometric Authentication

  • In Face ID & Passcode, set up Face ID or Touch ID for convenient and secure access.

3️⃣ Turn On Automatic Software Updates

  • Go to Settings β†’ General β†’ Software Update
  • Enable Automatic Updates to stay protected from new vulnerabilities.

4️⃣ Activate Find My iPhone

  • Go to Settings β†’ [Your Name] β†’ Find My
  • Turn on Find My iPhone to track or lock your device if it's lost.

5️⃣ Enable Data Protection (Encryption)

  • Automatically enabled when a passcode is set.

6️⃣ Limit Lock Screen Access

  • In Face ID & Passcode, disable access to Siri, Wallet, and Control Center on the lock screen.

7️⃣ Review App Permissions

  • Go to Settings β†’ [App Name] or use the Privacy menu to limit unnecessary permissions.

8️⃣ Use App Store Only

  • Only download apps from the App Store to avoid malicious software.

9️⃣ Optional: Enable iCloud Backup

  • Go to Settings β†’ [Your Name] β†’ iCloud β†’ iCloud Backup and enable it for automatic cloud backups.

πŸ”Ÿ Lock SIM with a PIN

  • Go to Settings β†’ Mobile Data β†’ SIM PIN to secure your mobile connection.

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