How to enable iOS 16 Lockdown Mode on iPhone

iOS 16 comes with a feature called Lockdown Mode which is meant to protect users who may be targets of sophisticated spyware. The feature is designed as an extreme method of protection for a specific demographic of users who may be facing extreme threats to their digital security. Keep reading to learn how to enable Lockdown Mode on your iPhone.

Learn how to enable iOS 16 Lockdown Mode on iPhone

Lockdown Mode involves several extensive protections. Here’s a list:

Messages: Most message attachment types other than images are blocked. Some features, like link previews, are disabled.
Web browsing: Certain complex web technologies, like just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from Lockdown Mode.
Apple services: Incoming invitations and service requests, including FaceTime calls, are blocked if the user has not previously sent the initiator a call or request.
Wired connections with a computer or accessory are blocked when iPhone is locked.
Configuration profiles cannot be installed, and the device cannot enroll into mobile device management (MDM), while Lockdown Mode is turned on.

Here’s what you need to do to enable it:

Launch the Settings app from the Home screen of your iPhone.
Tap Privacy & Security.
Under Security, tap Lockdown Mode.
Turn On Lockdown Mode.
Tap Turn On & Restart, then enter your device passcode.

We hope this guide helped you learn how to enable iOS 16 Lockdown Mode on your iPhone. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.

Learn how to enable iOS 16 Lockdown Mode on iPhone

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