Summer Safety Tips for Your iPhone

Whether you’re in a Norwegian city, another European city, or vacationing on a different continent, your iPhone is at risk of theft. Here are some simple tips to keep your iPhone safe and secure:

1. Hide the Control Center

Thieves can quickly disable tracking by turning on airplane mode from the control center, even if the phone is locked. To prevent this:

This makes it harder for thieves to turn on airplane mode without your code or Face ID.

2. Enable Stolen Device Protection

With iOS 17.3, you can add an extra layer of security:

This requires additional verification for sensitive actions, giving you more time to track your phone.

3. Erase Data After Failed Attempts

Set your phone to erase all data after ten failed code attempts:

Be cautious with this setting if you often forget your code or have children who might enter the wrong code.

4. Use “Find My iPhone”

Always have “Find My iPhone” enabled to track your phone if it’s lost or stolen. You can access it via iCloud or another Apple device.

5. Store Important Data Securely

Consider storing your important data in iCloud. If your phone is stolen, you won’t lose all your information.

6. Stay Vigilant

Avoid having personal information, like your email address, on your phone case. If your phone is stolen, this can help prevent identity theft.

Conclusion

By taking these precautions, you can make it harder for thieves to access your information and buy yourself valuable time to recover your phone. Enjoy your summer with peace of mind knowing your phone is more secure.