The iPhone has undergone a good number of security tweaks because of the iOS 5 operating system it is installed with. The iPhone with the iOS 5 has been proven to be a hit among users, making users of old models sell iPhones fast to get upgrades. In this article, tips ranging from improving the phone’s security, keeping user data privacy to restricting phone usage and a lot more will be discussed.
Importance of Security and Privacy
The iPhone is capable of performing tasks that are done by a human being. It is smart enough to do the job of a personal assistant. It contains a lot of sensitive information about its user, and it could contain classified data that should only be read by its owner.
This is the reason why security is one of the top priorities of smartphone developers like Apple. Users are at risk if their personal accounts in their iPhones are exposed. Identity theft, illegal obtainment of user information and financial loses are just a few incidents that an owner might suffer once his or her personal data becomes bare and unprotected.
According to a Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) survey of 2,024 information security professionals, it revealed that “more than half of respondents say risks related to mobile devices and remote workers are up significantly compared to 2007.”
1. Restrict iPhone Usage
Restricting phone usage is important when you are going to hand in your iPhone to someone else or more importantly to people who might use the handset wrong. Say, for example a child. Moreover, when thieves get a hold of your phone, you can at least be assured they won’t get much use of your phone, as you have restricted your phone’s usage. If there are apps that contain highly sensitive data or should not be accessed by these people, you can restrict its usage with another passcode.
This can also be done by turning off apps that should not be accessed while your precious iPhone is not in your hands. How to do it? Simple. Go to ‘Settings’ and tap ‘Restrictions.’ Select which apps should be disabled for your privacy.
2. Safety First!
If you are going to sell used iPhone, make sure that you delete all user generated data by going to ‘Settings’, ‘General’ then ‘Reset’.
These two iOS tips make up so many tips for the iPhone 4S and other iDevices with the iOS 5. Learn all of them to make sure that you are getting the most out of your Apple device. In the meantime, if you still have old iPhone like the iPhone 3G or iPhone 4, you should already be upgrading to the iPhone 4S. Selling your iPhone can give you cash to easily upgrade to the 4S model, or better yet, the iPhone 5 rumored to be out by the end of the year. Moreover, it’s so easy to sell iPhones these days, with refurbishment companies ready to accept your old iPhone and give you cash in return.