5 Tips iPhone Users Should Know to Avoid Being Tracked

With its sleek design and high value, the iPhone has always been a target for cyber criminals. Even tech-savvy individuals can be at risk if the iPhone security is not properly maintained.

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According to Counterpoint Research, iPhone holds up to 8 positions in the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2022. However, not many iPhone users know how to secure their devices properly.

Fortunately, readers can follow these 5 tips to prevent unauthorized access to their iPhones, as instructed by Kỷ Nguyên Số.

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Use iPhone should know these 5 tips to avoid being tracked. Photo: MINH HOÀNG

1. Use a complex password

To switch to using alphanumeric passwords on iPhone, you can access Settings – Face ID and Passcode or Touch ID and Passcode, enter your current passcode, and then select Change Passcode.

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How to change a password on iPhone. Photo: MINH HOÀNG

Re-enter your current passcode once again, then tap on the Passcode option link above the keyboard, and choose Custom Alphanumeric Code from the dropdown menu.

From now on, you can set a password for your iPhone by using digits, lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and special characters on the keyboard to enhance security. For example, press 123 to select numbers and special characters.

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Press the “#+=” button to choose more special characters. Photo: MINH HOÀNG

2. Enable Face ID or Touch ID authentication

To ensure that only you have access to your iPhone, users should enable Face ID or Touch ID authentication by accessing Settings – Face ID and Passcode or Touch ID and Passcode, and following the on-screen instructions until completion.

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Activate Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone. Photo: MINH HOÀNG

3. Enable two-factor authentication

Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) will provide an extra layer of security for your iPhone, in addition to a strong password.

To enable two-factor authentication on iPhone, you can go to Settings – Account Name – Password and Security – Turn on Two-Factor Authentication.

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Enable two-factor authentication on iPhone. Photo: MINH HOÀNG

Next, users only need to provide a phone number to receive verification codes when signing in and follow the on-screen instructions until completion.

4. Limit access to your lock screen

To ensure personal information is always secure, you should limit access to items on the lock screen of your iPhone.

First, you can go to Settings – Face ID and Passcode or Touch ID and Passcode, and enter your passcode when prompted.

Next, simply scroll down and toggle off options such as Control Center, Notifications Center, Reply with Message, etc. to avoid potential exploitation of information from the lock screen.

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Limit access from the lock screen of iPhone. Photo: MINH HOÀNG

5. Automatically delete your messages

Automatically deleting messages not only helps save storage space but also ensures that the content does not fall into the wrong hands.

To enable the auto-delete feature for messages on iMessage, you can go to Settings – Messages – Messages History – 30 days.

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Auto-delete messages on iPhone. Photo: MINH HOÀNG

In general, these are the 5 tips you should know when using iPhone to ensure your personal information does not fall into the wrong hands. If you find this article helpful, don’t forget to share it with others or leave a comment if you encounter any issues during the process.

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