Turn OFF this setting for your privacy!

This setting came preloaded ON in a recent update. This allows strangers to discover you by your phone. Turn to OFF!

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2024/8/14 Edited to

... Read moreIn recent updates, iPhones have introduced features that may compromise user privacy. One significant change allows users to be discoverable by others through their phone settings. This setting, which comes preloaded ON, can lead to unintended exposure to strangers and unsolicited contact. To enhance your security, it's important to periodically review your privacy settings. Navigate to your iPhone's Settings app, select 'Privacy & Security', and look for the 'Discoverable by Others' option. Switching this setting OFF is a simple yet effective way to reduce your visibility and maintain your privacy. It's essential to understand how digital connections work and to take proactive steps to protect your data. Regularly updating your privacy settings can help ensure that only trusted contacts can view your information. Stay informed about the latest privacy tips and security features to safeguard your digital identity.

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Sisi

Do I turn these off? I only have these

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AyyeEhhl

☝️… so- if the “journaling- WAS on”- does this mean this “earlier” journaling will STILL BE “on file”- “after” journaling is turned off- or- once turned off- ALL PREVIOUS JOURNALING IS DELETED- or- ?…

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