REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Today is a big day for Apple system updates. The big company released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, along with more modest watchOS 10.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.3 updates.
This iOS update is a modest refresh, so don’t look for anything too major. But there is a new feature called Stolen Device Protection. It is not used to find a stolen iPhone or iPad, but rather to prevent thieves from accessing your personal data.
This feature first appeared in the developer beta of iOS 17.3 and is actually quite useful. If someone manages to steal your iPhone or iPad, and you update to OS 17.3, you can lock it out of the system by forcing Face ID or Touch ID access.
This will work even if they manage to crack your passcode, so they won’t be able to enter their own biometrics and lock you out.
The software automatically commands a security delay of one hour before changing the passcode if the phone or tablet is recognized as being in an unknown location. Stolen Device Protection won’t stop thieves from carrying out their activities, but it will make it more difficult for them.
This tool is available for iPhone and iPad. This update also brings collaborative playlists to Apple Music, AirPlay hotel support, optimized crash detection, and new wallpapers to celebrate Black History Month. It’s not the most powerful update in the world, but it’s only been a month since iOS 17.2 was released.
How do I enable Stolen Device Protection? As with other iOS 17 releases, you’ll need an iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, or iPhone This also works on the second and third iPhone SE.
As for iPadOS 17.3, a number of models are eligible for the update, including the fifth generation iPad Mini and above, the standard iPad sixth generation and above, the third generation iPad Air and above, and all iPad Pro models. Check your system settings to see if an update is available for download.
You will find the option to enable Stolen Device Protection in the Settings menu, under “Face ID & Passcode.” Then scroll down and tap “Stolen Device Protection,” and see the “Off” label change to “On.” No other settings are required.
2024-01-24 12:46:35
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