Three years after the feature rolled out, Apple is automatically enabling Stolen Device Protection in iOS 26.4, expanding safeguards against an ever-expanding epidemic of iPhone theft.
How to use Stolen Device Protection
How to use Stolen Device Protection
In 2023, Apple rolled out a new feature called Stolen Device Protection. The feature is designed to prevent iPhones from being accessed if a thief manages to both learn a user’s passcode and steal their iPhone.
This was a crucial change, as more and more reports rolled in, showing that this type of theft was on the rise. An experienced thief could easily access a user’s list of passwords, access bank accounts, and disable safety features such as Find My and Trusted Devices.