last updated: 2025/07/05 license: CC0 for iOS 18.5 Settings Apple Account Sign-In & Security Automatic Verification: enabled Contact Key Verification Verification in iMessage: enabled Media & Purchases View Account Personalized Recommendations: disabled Allow Friends to Find You: disabled Wi-Fi [Each Saved Network] Private Wi-Fi Address: Rotating Limit IP Address Tracking: enabled Ask to Join Networks: disabled Auto-Join Hotspot: never Cellular Cellular Data Options Voice & Data: LTE Data Mode: Low Data Mode Limit IP Address Tracking: enabled Wi-Fi Assist: disabled iCloud Drive: disabled iCloud Backup: disabled Enable Cellular Usage Statistics: enabled Personal Hotspot Allow Others to Join: disabled Battery Battery Percentage: enabled Battery Health & Charging Optimized Battery Charging: enabled Clean Energy Charging: enabled General Software Update Automatic Updates iOS Updates: enabled Security Responses & System Files: enabled iOS Updates: enabled AirDrop Receiving Off: enabled Use Cellular Data: disabled AirPlay & Continuity Automatically AirPlay: never Transfer to HomePod: disabled Handoff: disabled Continuity Camera: disabled AirPlay Receiver: disabled Accessibility Display & Text Size On/Off Labels: enabled Reduce Transparency: enabled Increase Contrast: enabled Differentiate Without Color: enabled Touch Tap to Wake: disabled Shake to Undo: disabled Display & Brightness Automatic: enabled True Tone: enabled Night Shift: disabled Auto-Lock: 30 seconds Raise to Wake: disabled Home Screen & App Library App Library Only: enabled Search Help Appple Improve Search: disabled Siri Allow Siri When Locked: disabled StandBy StandBy: disabled Notifications Display As: List Show Previews: When Unlocked Sounds & Haptics Lock Sound: disabled Face ID & Passcode Require Attention for Face ID: enabled Attention Aware Features: enabled Stolen Device Protection: enabled Security Delay: always Allow Access When Locked Today View and Search: disabled Notification Center: disabled Control Center: disabled Lock Screen Widgets: disabled Live Activities: disabled Siri: disabled Reply with Message: disabled Home Control: disabled Wallet: disabled Return Missed Calls: disabled Accessories: disabled Erase Data: enabled Privacy & Security Location Services System Services iPhone Analytics: disabled Routing & Traffic: disabled Improve Maps: disabled Tracking Allow Apps to Request to Track: disabled Research Sensor & Usage Data Sensor & Usage Data Collection: disabled Journaling Suggestions Prioritize Moments with Contacts: disabled Analytics & Improvements Share iPhone Analytics: disabled Share iCloud Analytics: disabled Improve Siri & Dictation: disabled Improve Assistive Voice Features: disabled Improve AR Location Accuracy: disabled Apple Advertising Personalized Ads: disabled App Privacy Report: enabled Lockdown Mode: enabled iCloud Saved to iCloud Passwords and Keychain: disabled iCloud Backup Back Up This iPhone: enabled Back Up Over Cellular: disabled Private Relay: enabled IP Address Location: Use country and time zone note: requires iCloud subscription Advanced Data Protection: enabled note: if you don't make at least one backup first with ADP disabled, it will fail forever Access iCloud Data on the Web: disabled Apps App Store App Downloads: disabled App Updates: enabled Cellular Automatic Downloads: disabled In-App Ratings & Reviews: disabled Contacts Share Name and Photo: disabled Facetime Reached at email: disabled Share Name and Photo: disabled Fitness Use All Data for Personalization: disabled Mail Privacy Protection Protect Mail Activity: enabled Add Link Previews: disabled Load Remote Images: disabled Maps Share ETA: disabled Ratings and Photos: disabled Show Ratings and Photos: disabled Allow Photo Providers to Use Your Photos: disabled Messages Send & Receive: email disabled Share Name and Photo: disabled Music Audio Quality Cellular Streaming: High Efficiency Download over Cellular: disabled Discoverable by Nearby Contacts: disabled News Background App Refresh: disabled Cellular Data: disabled Game Center: disabled Onion Browser Allow Cross-Website Tracking: disabled Phone Call Blocking & Identification Business Connect ID: enabled Photos Cellular Data: disabled Enhanced Visual Search: disabled Safari Private Search Engine: DuckDuckGo Preload Top Hit: disabled Block Pop-ups: enabled Extensions AdGuard: enable all but primary Prevent Cross-Site Tracking: enabled Hide IP Address: Trackers and Websites Fraudulent Website Warning: enabled Not Secure Connection Warning: enabled Advanced Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection: All Browsing Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement: disabled Check for Apple Pay: disabled Shortcuts Private Sharing: disabled Translate On-Device Mode: disabled TV Use Cellular Data: disabled Wallet Apple Cash: disabled Pay Later: disabled Rewards: disabled Other Pay Later Options: disabled Music Profile on top right Contacts on Apple Music: disabled Allow Finding by Apple Account: disabled ---- Apps that are recommended: AdGuard, ad/tracker blocker for Safari: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adguard-adblock-privacy/id1047223162 note: be sure to manually refresh the lists every so often FreeOTP, software TOTP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freeotp-authenticator/id872559395 Monal, XMPP client: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monal-xmpp-chat/id317711500 note: push notifications may be inconsistent Mullvad, VPN: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mullvad-vpn/id1488466513 Signal, messenger: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669 Yubico Authenticator, hardware TOTP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yubico-authenticator/id1476679808 Apps that are not recommended: AdBlock Plus: not effective, just use AdGuard Onion Browser: has many leaks, avoid Orbot: has many leaks, avoid