iPhone fans are just now finding little-known setting hidden in Apple's iOS that ensures data security
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iPhone users have just discovered an 'extreme' protection setting hidden in Apple's iOS. Called 'Lockdown Mode,' it 'helps protect devices against extremely rare and highly sophisticated cyber attacks,' according to the tech giant's website. Apple says the feature was 'designed for the very few individuals' as most people are never targeted by such attacks.
![[To turn on this feature, open the settings app and scroll down to Privacy & Security, then scroll all the way down to open Lockdown Mode. It will be the last tab on the screen]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/18/93589141-14236555-To_turn_on_this_feature_open_the_settings_app_and_scroll_down_to-a-416_1735584033911.jpg)
However, users who feel they have fallen victim to such an event can activate Lockdown Mode if their iPhone is running iOS 16 or later. Users go to Settings and scroll down to Privacy & Security where Lockdown Mode is located. Turn the setting on, restart your device and then enter your passcode.
![[Once you tap 'Turn On Lockdown Mode' you will see a screen that details all the changes this will bring to your user experience]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/18/93589145-14236555-Once_you_tap_Turn_On_Lockdown_Mode_you_will_see_a_screen_that_de-a-414_1735584033467.jpg)
Apple has warned that using Lockdown Mode will make some apps and features, including Messages, Web browsing and FaceTime, function differently. 'To reduce the attack surface that potentially could be exploited by highly targeted mercenary spyware, certain apps, websites, and features are strictly limited for security and some experiences might not be available at all,' its website reads.
![[After you have reviewed this information, scroll all the way down and tap 'Turn On Lockdown Mode']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/18/93589149-14236555-After_you_have_reviewed_this_information_scroll_all_the_way_down-a-417_1735584033912.jpg)
Lockdown Mode is an optional setting that helps protect iOS devices against extremely rare and highly sophisticated cyber attacks. When activating Lockdown Mode, users will be shown a warning-like message about the reduced functionality,. For example, most types of Message attachments will be blocked, excluding certain images, video, and audio. Other Message features, such as links and link previews, will be unavailable.
![[But anyone with iOS 16 or later can access and enable Lockdown Mode through the Settings app]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/18/93590757-14236555-But_anyone_with_iOS_16_or_later_can_access_and_enable_Lockdown_M-a-418_1735584033914.jpg)
