INFECTEDROM What your phone logs, and how to limit it

Turn off Apple device Analytics and Improvements on Apple iOS 17

Diagnostics

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Users can share daily diagnostic data with Apple during initial setup or through system settings. Apple states that this telemetry uses privacy techniques designed to prevent direct personal identification.

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Apple
Default
Varies
Control
Can be switched off
Effort
a few seconds

How to do it

Open Settings, tap Privacy & Security, select Analytics & Improvements, and turn off Share iPhone Analytics.

Usually found under: Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements

Menu names may differ by device and version.

What you lose

Apple will not receive diagnostic data to troubleshoot device software issues.

What is collected

Hardware specifications, operating system metrics, performance data, usage patterns.

The feature is intended to diagnose software issues and guide general product enhancements.

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