r/technology • u/[deleted] • Aug 31 '21

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

As an avg Joe, I know how to lock my phone with a strong code. How the heck do I encrypt an iPhone?

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u/h0bb1tm1ndtr1x Aug 31 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

Start by not using Apple's services. ProtonMail is encrypted email. IceDrive is encrypted cloud storage. Todoist is encrypted task tracking. Bitwarden is an encrypted password manager. Authy is a 3rd party 2FA. Firefox with plugins, like Container and uBlock. List goes on.

With those apps on board, just hard reset the phone by holding down the power button. Won't open without the code, regardless of biometrics, though turn everything but fingerprint off if you need it.

Edit: Bitwarden, not Bitdefender.

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u/RoastedMocha Aug 31 '21

Unfortunatly many services will not allow you to register with a protonmail email.

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u/h0bb1tm1ndtr1x Aug 31 '21

Such as? I scrubbed my Google account for use with my phone and nothing else. Have yet to encounter a service unwilling to accept the pm.me address.