Apple is known to prioritize privacy and security, but there are additional measures that you can turn on if you think you need them. Iphones, iPads, and Macs are known as a lockdown mode that takes your data to a new level.
It is clear that this is not for everyone: Apple describes this Being for those who feel that they can be attacked by “most sophisticated dangers”. Journalists working in dangerous areas feel that the workers with monitoring or censorship to the worker, or with access to top secret information, are accessible.
Anyone can turn it on and off as required – you do not need a particular situation or a particular type of Apple account. It only takes a few taps or clicks, and you will have the highest level of safety security that provides Apple.
How to protect you
It is worth noting that there are some tradeoffs when using the lockdown mode. The software you use will be limited to some of its functionality, which will give you and your data to get less.
You will find most attachments in the blocked messages, while the facetime call is allowed only with those you contacted in the previous month. In the photos, you can not create or see a shared album, and the focus mode is also disabled. The new device connection is allowed only when your iPhone, iPad, or MAC is unlocked when the connection is unlocked.
Some parts of the safari are disabled, with several web technologies (which can be used to launch the attack). You will see missing images and fonts that do not look right, and some websites may slowly load or do not work at all.
You will not be able to install a new configuration profile (for example), and there is no support for unsafe Wi-Fi networks. You will also lose the ability to reach the game center – Sorry, gamers.
The lockdown mode is capable based on the device-by-device, so enabled it to your Mac will not automatically enable it on your iPhone. After turning the mode for a device, you will get a prompt on all the equipment related to your Apple account.
How to enable lockdown mode
Given that the dramatic lockdown mode is in terms of changes in your equipment, it is easy to enable surprisingly.
- Open the settings in iOS or iPados.
- choose Privacy & Security,
- Scroll down and tap Lockdown mode,
- choose Turn on lockdown modeYou will find a summary of how it will affect the use of your phone. Tap Turn on lockdown mode To confirm again.
- choose Turn on and restart,
You have to enter your phone or tablet passcode, and then your device will reboot. When you return to the software, the lockdown mode will be enabled.
- Open Apple Menu, to go again System settings , Privacy & Security , Lockdown mode,
- choose Turn on,
- Click on the next dialogue Turn on lockdown modeWith iOS, you will find a summary of how it will affect the use of your phone. Click Turn on lockdown mode To confirm again.
- Finally, choose Turn on and restart,
You have to enter the password connected to your Mac account, and then the computer will reboot, enabling the lockdown mode.
Customize and disable the lockdown mode
There are not many ways to customize lockdown mode, but if you want, you can exclude some websites from its restrictions in safari.
When you are on a page in safari on iPhone or iPad, tap on the menu button (left side of the web url), then three dots, then disable Lockdown mode,
- On Macos, choose For Safari> Settings
And uncheck Enable lockdown mode, - Whatever devices you are using, you will see a confirmation dialogue. Tap Close To confirm.
You can review and edit your website exclusion list.
- From settings on iOS and iPados, choose Privacy and Safety> Lockdown Mode> Configure Web browsing,
- On Macos, Choose open safari again Safari> Settings> Website> Lockdown Mode,
If you are starting to feel safe (or just uncomfortable with restrictions), getting out of the lockdown mode is as easy as enabling it: Just return your original steps to find the option. Again, you will need your passcode or password to hand and restart your device, and then you will return back to normal.
