Enabling iPhone Lockdown Mode Prevents Cyberattacks

This mode restricts certain functions that can be used as backdoors, limiting the number of avenues of attack a hacker has. According to the silicon giant, Apple iOS Lockdown mode affects the following features:

How to enable Lockdown Mode on Your iPhones?

  1. Open the Settings app and tap Privacy & Security. Browsing: “Certain complex web technologies get blocked, which may cause some websites to load more slowly or not to operate correctly. In addition to that, web fonts are displayed, and images are replaced with a missing image icon.” Video Calls: “Incoming FaceTime calls are blocked unless you’ve previously called that person or contact.” Service Invitations:  “Incoming invitations for Apple Services are blocked unless you have previously invited that person.” iOS Photos: “Shared albums are removed from the Photos app, and new Shared Album invitations are blocked.” Connections & Accessories: “The device needs to be unlocked in order to connect your device to a USB accessory or another computer.” Device configurations: “Configuration profiles can not be installed. You cannot enroll your iPhone in Mobile Device Management or device supervision while in Lockdown Mode.”
  2. Tap Lockdown Mode.
  3. Tap Turn On Lockdown Mode.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Turn On Lockdown Mode.
  5. Tap Turn On & Restart.
  6. Enter your iPhone passcode. After following these steps your iPhone will now restart in Lockdown Mode. Repeat the steps if you want to turn Lockdown Mode off. Also Read: iOS 16.2 Beta 1 Welcomes Sleep Widget For Lock Screen – (phoneworld.com.pk)