Are you using dangerous iPhone settings? Check three risky features you should NOT touch right now | The Sun
APPLE is pretty tough on iPhone security and there are loads of settings to beef things up.
While it's well worth checking some out, others are best left alone unless you're absolutely sure.
Here are some you should probably never mess with:
Require attention for Face ID
This setting should be switched on automatically – if it's not, it's well worth having on.
It means no one can unlock your iPhone without your eye contact – so anyone wanting a snoop around your stuff can't hold the device over your face as you sleep and gain free rein.
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You can find it under Settings, followed by Face ID & Passcode.
Scroll down to Require Attention for Face ID and it should be switched on.
Erase data after 10 failed passcode attempts
The automatic erase data feature is great for cybersecurity but is a disaster waiting to happen if you've got small kids who might get hold of your iPhone.
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It will wipe all the data from your phone completely after 10 login attempts.
So you really should be sure it's the right thing before proceeding, as it would be awful to lose all those photos, messages, and everything else.
Emergency SOS
The iPhone allows you to press and hold the side button to summon the Emergency SOS screen.
If you continue to hold them, a countdown begins and an alert will sound.
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And once the countdown ends, iPhone calls emergency services.
It's a really handy feature that you can switch off in the Emergency SOS settings, but is best left alone – you never know when you might need it.
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