Block Access to Lock Screen Tools When Your iPhone Is Locked
Even if your iPhone is locked, you can still see and access a lot of data. For instance, you can check your notifications, see the Today View, or open the Control Center.
While this is useful, you might not want all these features available if someone can access your iPhone. However, the most important feature that you should block is the ability to connect accessories from your iPhone’s port when it’s locked.
If enabled, anyone could try to install malware or retrieve your data if your iPhone is locked, so it’s best to disable it.
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and go to Face ID & Passcode.
- Enter your passcode.
- Scroll down, and under Allow access when locked, disable any feature that you want to block. Most importantly, disable Accessories at the bottom of the list.
You can disable other options if you want. It’ll all depend on how much data you want to have available when your iPhone is locked. If you’re unsure which ones you should keep, we recommend starting with Reply with Message, Home Control, and Wallet.
Keep in mind that if you’re using a Face ID-equipped phone, your iPhone will be unlocked as soon as you look at it, even before you swipe up to leave the Lock Screen, so it’s still easy for you to access most of these features.