When Apple released iOS 17.4 on March 5, the tech giant brought new features and bug fixes to your iPhone, like new emojis and virtual card numbers for your Apple Cash. The update also gave you more control over your iPhone’s security by adding more Stolen Device Protection settings.
If you frequent a coffee shop or live in an apartment building and you lose your iPhone at one of these places, your data could still be at risk. Your iPhone might recognize these places as familiar locations and allow another person to bypass this security feature. With iOS 17.4, you can set your iPhone to always require a one-hour security delay, no matter where you are.
Here’s how to make Stolen Device Protection always on.
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How to always require a one-hour security delay
1. Open Settings
2. Tap Face ID & Passcode
3. Scroll down and tap Stolen Device Protection
4. Tap the toggle next to Stolen Device Protection if it’s not already enabled. If it’s already enabled go to the next step
5. Tap Always under Require Security Delay
Whether or not you’re in a familiar location like your home, your device will always require a one-hour security delay if you or someone else tries to access or change certain settings on your iPhone.
Stolen Device Protection only protects a handful of settings, so you still have to take steps to protect your other information. For example, Apple notes you can still use your iPhone’s passcode to make purchases with Apple Pay, so Stolen Device Protection won’t totally protect your finances.
Apple still recommends everyone turn Stolen Device Protection on, even if you don’t always require the one-hour security delay.
For more on Apple, here is what new features could be coming to your iPhone with iOS 17.5 and everything included in iOS 17.4. You can also check out our iOS 17 cheat sheet.
