iOS 11 incorporates all kinds of optimization and security improvements to achieve a superior user experience in our iPhone, especially in more modern models such as iPhone 8 either iPhone X. Even so, it is advisable to configure several aspects regarding security and access to our terminal. Manzana, all to keep our data and information safe and intact, and that no one can access it without our consent. And with the arrival of each new version of iOS, Apple has been adding new features and functions specially designed to safeguard our privacy on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Therefore, we offer you a series of tips and tricks to improve security in iOS 11, the most recent and complete version of Apple's operating system for its mobile devices.
The best security tricks for iPhone with iOS 11
1. Password
Surely, the first and most obvious step to increase the security of our iOS terminal is activate the iPhone access password, which will prevent other people from accessing your mobile if they do not know the access password, thus protecting your personal information, photos, video, contacts... It is advisable to use a alphanumeric code word; To activate the password follow the following steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Access Touch ID and code.
- Enter your current code.
- Click on the “Change code” option.
- Re-enter your current code.
- Click on Code Options.
- Select Custom alphanumeric code.
2.Touch ID
Another option for the most modern terminals that incorporate the tool Touch ID is to activate said security option. Touch ID allows access only to the owner of the terminal by reading your fingerprint. To activate Touch ID, follow these steps:
- Make sure both the home button and your finger are clean and dry.
- Press Settings – Touch ID – Passcode and enter the password.
- Tap Add a fingerprint and hold the device as usual by touching the home button.
- Touch the home button with your finger, without pressing.
- Hold your finger in that position until you notice a slight vibration or until you are asked to lift your finger.
- Continue withdrawing and repositioning your finger slowly, changing the position of your finger a little each time.
- On the next screen you will be asked to adjust the fingerprint. Hold the device as you would to unlock it, and touch the home button with the outer areas of your fingertip, rather than the center position you scanned before.
3. Auto lock
Automatically locking the screen of our iOS device is highly recommended for several reasons, although the most obvious is protect access to our data, in addition to improve the autonomy of the terminal. Follow the steps below to activate auto-lock.
- Go to Settings.
- Access Display and brightness.
- Click on Automatic Lock.
- Select the option that is most interesting.
4. Lock screen
iPhone lock screen can display sensitive personal information such as photos, contacts, etc. It could even be the case that a user accesses our data via Siri commands. Therefore, it is advisable to restrict access to certain features of the iPhone lock screen.
- Go to Settings.
- Access Touch ID and code.
- Enter your password.
- Go to Allow access when blocked.
- Disable all the options you want to hide.
5. Emergency SOS
With the arrival of iOS 11, Apple has introduced the possibility of accessing a rescue service or SOS. To make sure you have this service activated, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Click on Emergency SOS.
- Activate the Automatic call option.
6. Delete app data
Luckily, iOS allows us to access the data from our installed applications and delete them if we want, which will give us the option to protect personal information from certain apps in case our terminal falls into the wrong hands. This function will lock the terminal in case we fail to write the password 10 times.
- Go to Settings.
- Enter Touch ID and code.
- Enter your password.
- Activate the Clear data option.
7. Two-factor authentication
With two-factor authentication, your account can only be accessed on trusted devices, such as your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. When you want to sign in on a new device for the first time, you'll need to provide two types of information (the password and the six-digit verification code that appears automatically) on your trusted devices. By entering the code, you are verifying that the new device is trustworthy. To activate two-factor authentication, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings – [your name] – Password and security.
- Tap Turn on two-factor authentication.
- Press Continue.
8. Find my iPhone
The Find my iPhone tool is very interesting for those who are afraid lose your terminal and don't remember where or simply don't know your location. Furthermore, beyond finding a lost iPhone, we can even block and shield it from outside users who want to access its content. To activate Find My iPhone, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Access your user profile.
- Press on your iPhone/iPad.
- Activate the Find my iPhone option.
9. Notifications
The constant appearance of notifications on the screen of your iOS device can compromise the privacy of your content in front of the eyes of other people, such as in transport or public places. If you want your terminal not to show these notifications, you just have to follow the following steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Click on Notifications.
- Go to Show previews.
- Select the Never option.
10. Safari Browser
The Pop-ups can be ads, offers or alerts that open at the bottom or top of the browser window, in another tab, or in the current window. Some popups use identity theft techniques, such as warnings or rewards, to make you believe that they work for Apple or another trusted company so that you share personal or financial information. Others may offer free downloads, software updates or plug-ins to trick you into installing unwanted software. Unless you are sure of the authenticity of an advertisement, avoid interacting with pop-ups or web pages that seem to invade the screen.
Therefore, it is recommended that you make sure that all Safari protection tools are activated; Follow the steps below to configure Safari security options.
- Go to Settings.
- Access Safari.
- Turn on Block windows and Scam website warning.
