User level: Level 1 (4 points)I would like to request a new privacy and security feature for iOS: the ability to deny or block all wired accessories by default. Users should have a global toggle to completely disable data transfer and connectivity via the physical port unless explicitly authenticated and allowed on a per-device basis.
Posted on Nov 4, 2026 5:32 PM
User level: Level 10 (244,490 points)Nov 4, 2026 5:57 PM in response to enduser1
Actually, iOS already blocks all physically connected devices by default unless you authorize the connection.
User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)Nov 4, 2026 6:14 PM in response to enduser1
If you want to go yet further, enable Lockdown Mode: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105120
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Nov 4, 2026 6:03 PM in response to enduser1
enduser1 wrote:
I would like to request a new privacy and security feature for iOS: the ability to deny or block all wired accessories by default. Users should have a global toggle to completely disable data transfer and connectivity via the physical port unless explicitly authenticated and allowed on a per-device basis.
Great news. Your iPhone already does this as Lawrence Finch suggests. If you don't give permission to connect a wired accessory, permission is not permitted.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388945