Apple is well-known for its privacy and security features that keep its accessories secure, even when other brands fail. However, what happens if someone steals your iPhone and gains access to your Apple ID? It can severely impact your privacy. It has been observed that if a thief somehow obtains your iPhone passcode, they can easily gain access to your Apple ID, including OTPs and other sensitive information.
But this method can help you to keep your Apple ID safe and secure. You need to follow the steps mentioned below:
- Firstly Open up your settings page
- Go to Screen Time and turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions(If you can’t find it then you can search for it in your settings).
- Under Account Changes, select “Don’t Allow.”
- Under Passcode Changes, select “Don’t Allow.”
- Set up a Screen Time passcode in Screen Time and skip Apple ID recovery.
By following these steps, you can prevent unauthorized access to your Apple ID. If someone attempts to access it, you can easily change your password. This is a simple trick that involves combining different features, such as Content & Privacy Restrictions, which can be used to limit a child’s access to certain apps that you don’t want them to use.
The Screen Time passcode is a feature that automatically locks your phone after a set amount of time, helping users reduce their screen time. If someone’s Apple iPhone is stolen and the thief knows or manages to break the password, the phone will automatically lock after a certain period of inactivity. As the Screen Time passcode is different from the phone’s regular password and you skipped the process of setting up Apple ID recovery, the password cannot be recovered through the Apple ID. This provides an additional layer of protection for your phone.
