Lockdown Mode

With the introduction of iOS 16, Apple introduced Lockdown Mode - a very extreme setting for those who feel they’re the subject of a ‘high sophisticated cyberattack’

We all hope we’ll never been the subject of a cyber attack, but this mode is ‘Sh#T has got serious mode’.

What is Lockdown Mode.

When this function is enabled Settings > Privacy & Security > Lockdown Mode, your phone (device) will not function as its intended. Some a applications will work in a limited manner, other applications and features may not work at all.

• Messages - Attachments are blocked, other than some images, video and audio.
  Features like - link previews and links will not work and be unavailable

• Web Browsing - Website may load slower or not at all, they may also look different as fonts and images
  will be blocked - complex technologies within website will also be blocked.

• FaceTime - Incoming new FaceTime calls are blocked - if you’ve previously called the contact / number the incoming FaceTime call will connect.

• Share Albums - New invites to share or view albums will be blocked, existing shared albums will be removed from Photos.

• Configuration profiles - Devices can not be enrolled in to MDM ( Mobile Device Management) services, and new configuration profiles can’t be installed.

• Apple Services - Invites to join a home with the Home app are blocked, but just like FaceTime if that person has previously invited you - the invite will be delivered to your device.
  

You can configure how Lockdown Mode impacts apps or websites within Safari, within the settings of Lockdown Mode once it’s turned on.

Communication via Phone calls, or plain text (sms) messages will work as normal, as will calling emergency services and other Emergency features.
Lockdown mode is available on iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and Mac’s running macOS Ventura. You’ll need to turn it on for each device.