Apple provides official instructions to turn on Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone. By following these steps, you can add biometric and security delay requirements to protect your device and accounts.
What it does
Apple explains that Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security when your iPhone is away from familiar locations such as home or work. This feature helps protect your accounts and personal information if your device is stolen by requiring biometric authentication and a security delay for critical actions.
Before you start
Apple states that Stolen Device Protection is available with iOS 17.3 or later. Before turning it on, you must use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and set up or enable a device passcode, Face ID or Touch ID, Significant Locations within Location Services, and Find My.
Steps
Step 1: Apple says you should go to Settings, then tap Face ID & Passcode.
Step 2: Enter your device passcode when prompted.
Step 3: Tap Stolen Device Protection, then turn Stolen Device Protection on or off.
What the company says
Apple notes that if you want additional security regardless of your location, you can go to Settings, tap Face ID (or Touch ID) & Passcode, tap Stolen Device Protection, and choose Always under Require Security Delay.
What to do
- Go to Settings and tap Face ID & Passcode.
- Enter your device passcode.
- Tap Stolen Device Protection and turn the feature on.
Key facts and where they come from
- Stolen Device Protection requires iOS 17.3 or later.
Stolen Device Protection is available with iOS 17.3 or later
- You must use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account.
you must use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account
- You must have Find My turned on.
You also need to have Find My turned on
