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Turn USB enabling off to prevent hackers from accessing your iPhone
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In spite of being more connected to each other than ever before, Privacy concerns are a thing..
To help keep your device safe from hackers, or any other prying eyes, it’s recomended that you turn off USB accessories.
To do this, in iOS 11.4.1:
Tap on Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (or on the iPhone X Face ID)
Enter your passcode.
Scroll down to USB accessories>
Make sure it is turned OFF.
This will prevent USB accessories from connecting to your device when it has been locked for over an hour.


This tip is relevant to: Mobile OS | iOS 11.4.1 iPhone 6 Plus | . If this tip is related to a smart device, then it could be applicable to other similar devices and mobile OS as well.

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