Turn off Apple device Analytics and Improvements on Apple iOS 26
Diagnostics
Sensitivity 2/5
Default: Asks
Phones / Apple iOS 26 / Apple device Analytics and Improvements
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.
- Goes to
- Apple
- Default
- Asks
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings, navigate to Privacy & Security, select Analytics & Improvements, and turn off Share iPhone Analytics.
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
None noticeable.
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.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.