Level 1 (4 points)

Feature request: Require passcode to power off iPhone

Title: Feature Request: Add “Require Passcode to Power Off” on iPhone

Dear Apple Team,

I would like to request a new security feature for iPhones: “Require Passcode Before Power Off.”

Currently, a person can power off an iPhone using the physical buttons without entering the device passcode. If an iPhone is lost or stolen, this could make it more difficult to track and recover the device.

I request Apple to introduce an option under Settings → Face ID & Passcode that requires Face ID or the device passcode before allowing the iPhone to shut down.

This feature would provide an additional layer of security by preventing unauthorized users from easily switching off the device and potentially reducing the chances of tracking it through Find My.

Please consider adding this feature in a future iOS update, including for the iPhone 17 and other supported models.

Thank you for considering this security improvement.

Posted on Oct 15, 2026 2:09 AM

2 replies

Kurtosis12

Level 10 (82,568 points)

Oct 15, 2026 2:24 AM in response to ashwani25

This is a user to user forum, not the Apple team.

This subject has been suggested dozens and dozens of times and this is never going to happen. For one, if your phone locks up you would not be able to power cycle the phone to get it working again if the screen was frozen and you needed to input a password.

There are many ways a thief can block the phone from being detected such as using a Faraday bag or wrapping the phone in aluminum foil. asking for a password to power off the phone will accomplish nothing.

magsafe4_creator

Level 2 (327 points)

Oct 15, 2026 2:31 AM in response to ashwani25

These forums are for asking questions, although, feel free to to send apple feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple

Thanks

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Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376561