7 Default Settings You Need To Change On Your iPhone

Enable True Tone

The iPhone’s True Tone display incorporates advanced technology to adapt the screen’s white balance dynamically according to the ambient lighting conditions. This adjustment renders a more natural display, reducing eye strain, particularly in dim lighting. You can enable True Tone by launching the ‘Settings’ app and navigating to Display & Brightness > Color Filters.

Choose the ‘True Tone’ option to activate this feature. Upon enabling, True Tone will autonomously adjust the screen’s color temperature. While there’s no provision to manually control the intensity of True Tone, you can turn it off anytime by retracing these steps and selecting the ‘Off’ option.

Enable Find My iPhone

Enabling ‘Find My iPhone’ is a formidable measure to protect your device in case of loss or theft. This feature enables you to locate your device on a map, command it to play a sound, remotely lock it, or erase all its data. It also provides a history of recent locations where your device has been detected. If you suspect theft, you can report it to the authorities and provide them with the device’s serial number.

To activate this feature, open the ‘Settings’ app and tap on iCloud. Scroll down and select ‘Find My iPhone’. Toggle the switch next to ‘Find My iPhone’ to the on position. You’ll need to enter your iCloud password to complete the process. Once enabled, you’ll be able to track your device’s location on a map.

Disable Personalized Ads

Advertisements form an integral part of the Internet ecosystem, but they can often be bothersome. Luckily, your iPhone provides an option to disable personalized ads, barring ad trackers from gathering data about your online behavior to personalize advertisements. Open the ‘Settings’ app, tap on ‘Privacy’, select ‘Apple Advertising’, and turn off the slider for ‘Personalized Ads’. Bear in mind that this does not eliminate all ads but only makes them less targeted.

Setting Your iPhone To Suit Your Lifestyle

These outlined settings are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to customizing your iPhone to align with your security needs and usability preferences. By investing a bit of time in configuring these settings, you can fortify your device against potential threats and make your iPhone more user-friendly. It is advised to explore all the options available in the ‘Settings’ app and select the ones that fit your requirements best. Do note that some settings may vary slightly based on the iPhone model you possess.

Sources:

1. Apple Support. (n.d.). Use two-factor authentication with Apple ID. Retrieved from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915
2. Apple Support. (n.d.). About privacy and Location Services in iOS and iPadOS. Retrieved from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207056
3. Apple Support. (n.d.). Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad. Retrieved from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201529
4. Apple Support. (n.d.). Use True Tone on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Retrieved from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207123
5. Apple Support. (n.d.). About Find My iPhone. Retrieved from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201472
6. Apple Support. (n.d.). About privacy and Apple Advertising. Retrieved from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205223