Just like piñata, the iPhone 4 is filled up with all kinds of tempting goodies. Let alone, its popularity factor makes it one of the most wanted devices these days, but when it comes to the safety of your personal information, even the iPhone 4 is quite vulnerable.
However, be thankful to the Apple team – ever since the theft of the iPhone 4 prototype, they revised the security protocols on their device. Now, with a few additional security measures, there is a possibility that your data is going to be safe for a long time.
• Passcode Lock.
Go into the settings panel and enable your Passcode Lock. Tapping “Passcode Lock” once, will bring up the activation window: you just need to set a password for it and your iPhone 4 will be safe.
• Require Passcode.
Passcode offers a sense of security and if it isn’t enabled, then you shouldn’t be complaining about the theft of your sensitive information. It is true; the Passcode doesn’t offer the ultimate security protocol, but at least, it is a good way of keeping away entry level “hackers”.
• Enable Auto Erase.
One “Swipe” can let you enable the use of the “Erase Data Feature” and it means that after 10 failed attempts of “Passcode” access violation, the 11th Swipe will erase all of your data on the iPhone 4. Just make sure you have your files and whatever necessary information, backed up in your Windows PC or the Mac.
After buying your next gen iPhone, make sure you explore each and every security setting to get the maximum benefit out of the whole deal. Even if it takes for you to read the iPhone 4 manual, through and through, you are supposed to adhere to some sort of security system — on a minimum level.
