At Device Supply in Canada, we prioritize the security of your iPhone and personal information. Apple’s new Stolen Device Protection feature offers an additional layer of security, safeguarding your data and accounts even if your iPhone is stolen. Here’s how this feature works and how to set it up for optimal protection.

Understanding Stolen Device Protection

Stolen Device Protection is a security measure that activates when your iPhone is away from familiar places, like your home or office. It introduces extra security steps to prevent unauthorized access and critical changes to your accounts and device settings.

Core Features of Stolen Device Protection

1. Biometric Verification: When your iPhone is in an unfamiliar location, accessing stored passwords and credit cards requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication, ensuring that only you can access these features without a passcode fallback.

2. Security Delay: Critical actions, such as changing your Apple ID password, involve a one-hour waiting period and a second biometric authentication, giving you time to mark your device as lost and secure your Apple account if your iPhone is stolen.

How to Activate Stolen Device Protection

To enable Stolen Device Protection, ensure you have the following set up on your iPhone:

• Two-factor authentication for your Apple ID
• A device passcode
• Face ID or Touch ID
• Significant Locations enabled (within Location Services)
• Find My iPhone turned on

Steps to Enable Stolen Device Protection

1. Open Settings: Navigate to your iPhone’s Settings.
2. Face ID & Passcode: Select Face ID & Passcode.
3. Enter Passcode: Enter your device passcode.
4. Activate Protection: Toggle on Stolen Device Protection.

For added security, you can configure the feature to always be active, regardless of your location.

How Stolen Device Protection Works

When activated, Stolen Device Protection adds security requirements for certain actions if your iPhone is in an unfamiliar location:

Actions Requiring Biometric Authentication

• Using passwords or passkeys saved in Keychain
• Using payment methods saved in Safari (autofill)
• Turning off Lost Mode
• Erasing all content and settings
• Applying for a new Apple Card
• Viewing your Apple Card or Apple Cash virtual card number
• Certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in Wallet
• Setting up a new device using your iPhone (Quick Start)

Actions Requiring Security Delay and Biometric Authentication

• Changing your Apple ID password
• Signing out of your Apple ID
• Updating Apple ID security settings (adding/removing trusted devices, Recovery Key, or Recovery Contact)
• Adding or removing Face ID or Touch ID
• Changing your iPhone passcode
• Resetting all settings
• Turning off Find My
• Turning off Stolen Device Protection

If your iPhone detects that you’ve returned to a familiar location, it may end the security delay early.

What to Do If Your iPhone is Lost or Stolen

1. Mark as Lost: Use the Find My app to mark your device as lost.
2. Secure Your Apple ID: Change your Apple ID password and review your account settings.
3. Report the Theft: Report your iPhone as stolen to local authorities and your carrier.

Conclusion

At Device Supply, we’re dedicated to ensuring the security of your iPhone and personal information. By enabling Stolen Device Protection, you can add an extra layer of security to your device, ensuring peace of mind no matter where you are. Visit us in Canada or contact our support team for more information on setting up and using this essential feature.