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How to Disable Control Center on iPhone Lock Screen and Why Should You
The iPhone/iPad Control Center allows you to control and access settings and features. However, if it’s not disabled from the Lock Screen, anyone can have unauthorized access. They can turn on/off Bluetooth, Airplane mode, or set a Focus mode without unlocking the iPhone.
A small act of ignorance can put your phone and its data at risk. It’s wiser to disable Control Center from your iPhone or iPad lock screen, whether your phone is always with you or you tend to leave it around.
How to Disable Control Center on a Locked iPhone or iPad
Deactivating Control Center from iPhone or iPad Lock Screen only requires a visit to the Settings app. Here’s how you do it:
Step 1: Launch the Settings app.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap ‘Face ID & Passcode’ or ‘Touch ID & Passcode’.
Step 3: Enter your iPhone passcode.
Step 4: Scroll to ‘Allow Access When Locked’ section and toggle off switch next to Control Center.
From now onwards, no one can open or access Control Center from the Lock Screen without first unlocking the iPhone or iPad.
Why Should You Deactivate the Control Center on iPhone
The Pros of Disabling Control Center on iPhone
Enhanced security and avoids accidental activation are two benefits of the Control Center. Whether it’s a prankster friend or a malicious thief, their first action would be to switch your iPhone to Airplane mode, rendering it unable to ring or be reached. The Control Center also contains the settings that power the Find My iPhone/iPad feature, such as cellular data and Bluetooth. If your Control Center is accessible from the Lock Screen, it’s easy to turn off one or more settings. However, if you’ve disabled the Control Center on your iPhone, the task becomes more challenging.
Obviously, the phone could still be powered off, but they won’t be able to control your Bluetooth, Hotspot, AirDrop, Focus, Home Devices, media player, or other Control Center settings. Even if you’ve restricted changes to cellular data, unrestricted Control Center access is a security concern.
The Cons of Deactivating Control Center on iPhone
Locking your Control Center can be inconvenient. You’ll have to unlock the phone before managing any settings, like adjusting brightness, accessing connected devices, or using Shazam’s shortcut.
However, if you have an iPhone or iPad with Face ID, it won’t matter. Just looking at your device will unlock it, and you can access the Control Center instantly. For Touch ID devices, it only takes an extra second to unlock and open the Control Center.
Overall, the pros outweigh the cons. Take our suggestion and prevent Control Center access from your lock screen as soon as possible.
Tricks to Secure Your iPhone Lock Screen and Control Center
1. Disable Notification Center
Another privacy hack for your iPhone is to control information access from the Lock Screen. Don’t let others peek into your notifications (messages, emails, reminders, etc.).
To do this, go to Settings → ‘Face ID & Passcode’ or ‘Touch ID & Passcode’ → scroll to ‘Allow Access When Locked’ → toggle off Notification Center.
You can disable other Lock Screen settings like Widgets, Wallet, Siri, Home Control, Replying to messages, Returning missed calls, etc.
2. Manage Lock Screen Widgets Wisely
You don’t have to turn off Lock Screen widgets. There are amazing Lock Screen widgets available. However, it is advised to avoid using widgets that reveal personal or sensitive information, like calendars, notes, to-do lists, etc.
3. Turn Off Control Center Access in Apps
You can access Control Center while using any app. However, this convenience raises security concerns. If you are the only one with complete access to your iPhone, you can skip disabling it. But, if your child or friends use your phone for binge-watching or playing games, it’s safer to disable Control Center access within the apps. To do that, go to Settings → Control Center → Toggle off Access Within Apps.
Prevent Control Center Access From Lock Screen
Turning off Control Center access via the Lock Screen prevents others from meddling with your iPhone or iPad. It stops unauthorized users from toggling settings, accessing personal data, or disabling important security features. While there may be slight inconvenience, the benefits of increased security and privacy outweigh the drawbacks. So, have you disabled your Control Center from Lock Screen yet?
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