When it comes to security, Apple has its own way to secure user data when it’s stolen and Apple takes it very seriously and makes users secure with Apple security features on iPhone and with the new release of iPhone iOS 17.3 you can now turn on stolen device protection on and off on iphone.
Stolen device protection is only available on iOS 17.3 and you need to turn on stolen device protection before your device gets stolen. Once you turn on stolen device protection then you will be able to find your stolen device and erase and protect your data on iphone.
You can turn on stolen device protection by enabling two factor authenticator and go to settings -> Face ID and Passcode and Turn on Stolen Device Protection on iPhone iOS 17.3.
What Happens When you Turn on Stolen Device Protection on iPhone iOS 17.3
It acts as a layer of security when the iphone is far away from your location and If you turn on stolen device protection and if device is stolen then it will add additional data protection when your iphone is away from familiar locations like home or work etc.
Do I Need to Turn on Stolen Device Protection on iOS 17.3
Yes! If you have updated your iphone to the latest version, then you need to turn on stolen device protection. This is important and plays a crucial role in adding security and protecting your data by adding another layer of protection when your iPhone device is stolen.
How Apple Identifies Stolen Device Protection
After enabling stolen device protection on iPhone iOS 17.3 then it will add an extra layer of protection to secure your data and depending on your location – previous or family locations, with unauthorized location access, enter passcode and access your data in different locations apart from your work or home and helps protect your data.
Face ID and Touch ID Biometric
If you have turned on stolen device protection on an iPhone and your device is accessed from a different location then you need to authenticate your iPhone using face id and touch id biometric authentication and access stolen device on iOS 17.3 iPhone 15.