How to activate the new anti-theft mode that appeared on the iPhone

Stolen Device Protection is a new security feature coming to iPhone.

Let’s explain it to you how to activate the new anti-theft mode that appeared on the iPhone, providing an additional level of security in the event of theft or loss of the device. This new mode is part of the new features introduced in iOS 17.3 and prioritizes biometric authentication in code to perform sensitive actions on the device.

In this article we will show you the steps required to activate the new iPhone theft protection modewe will explain what it is and why it is useful to activate it after update to iOS 17.3. This version of the operating system also includes other new features such as Apple Music sharing lists, AirPlay in hotels and new Black Unity Wallpaper.

• What is the new anti-stolen device mode?
• How to activate anti-stolen device mode

What is the new anti-stolen device mode?

Stolen Device Protection is a new security feature designed to provide an extra layer of protection if your iPhone is lost or stolen. If this function is activated, biometric authentication will be requiredeither Face ID or Touch IDto do a little delicate actionssince the device code will not be enough in places not recognized by the iPhone.

Except Stolen Device Protection includes one hour delay and two positive authentications to perform very sensitive actions on iPhone. Actions such as changing your Apple ID password or the device code itself are more secure.

Why should you enable this new feature?

1. Increases the security of our device.
2. This does not affect the usability of iPhone, since in trusted places, such as home or work, the process of performing actions will be carried out using code.

How to activate anti-stolen device mode

Next we will explain the steps, activate the “Protection against stolen device” option and thus provide your iPhone with the protective layer that this new security feature offers. Follow these steps:

1. Open the application Settings.
2. Enter Face ID and code or Touch ID and code.
3. according to option Stolen Device Protectionclick on Activate protection.

That’s all. The function is activated and from now on the following actions biometric authentication will be required take place in a place that is not recognized:

• Change your Apple ID password.
• Update certain Apple account security settings.
• Change iPhone password.
• Add or remove Face ID or Touch ID.
• Disable search.
• Turn off protection against stolen devices.

Finally, the actions that will have delay of one hour and will require two authentications the following are correct:

• Change your Apple ID password.
• Update certain Apple account security settings.
• Change iPhone password.
• Add or remove Face ID or Touch ID.
• Disable search.
• Turn off protection against stolen devices.

With these steps you can take full advantage of the new Stolen Device Protection and increase the security of your iPhone in case it is stolen or lost.

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