Stolen device protection is a security feature on iOS 17.3 that adds an extra layer of security to your iPhone. This feature works when your iPhone is away from familiar locations, such as work, etc. and it protects your account and personal information in case your iPhone is ever stolen. When your device is in a familiar location, this feature will not be active and you can use your iPhone like usual. Familiar locations include your home, work, and certain other locations where you regularly use your iPhone.
When stolen device protection is enabled, some features and actions have additional security requirements when your iPhone is away from familiar locations. These requirements help prevent someone who has stolen your device and knows your passcode from making changes to your phone.
So in this article, I will tell you how you can setup security device protection on your iPhone. So keep reading on.
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Benefits Of Stolen Device Protection.
- Security Delay: Some security actions such as changing your Apple ID password require you to wait an hour and then perform a second face ID or touch ID authentication. The security delay is designed to prevent a thief from performing critical operations so that you can mark your device as lost and make sure your Apple account is secure.
- Face ID or Touch ID Biometric Authentication: When your iPhone is away from familiar locations, some actions like accessing stored passwords and credit card require a single biometric authentication with face ID or touch ID, with no passcode alternative or fallback.
How To Get Stolen Device Protection.
The stolen device protection feature is available with iOS 17.3 and must be turned on before the device is stolen or lost.
How To Setup Stolen Device Protection.
Before you can turn on stolen device protection you must use two factor authentication for your Apple ID and setup the following;
- A passcode.
- Face ID or Touch ID.
- Find My.
- Significant location.
Then you can setup stolen device protection:
- Go to settings then Face ID & passcode.
- Enter your passcode.
- Then tap turn on stolen device protection.
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