iPhone 17 Pro Does lockdown mode make any permanent changes to the iPhone?

[eifer]

Deletion of data etc. I just want to have this active if possible when going through some airports.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

My answer to the title question is "No" but you confused me with the body... I wouldn't consider "Deletion of data" to be a "permanent change" - can you be more specific about your concerns?

 

[dave006]

Does lockdown mode make any permanent changes to the iPhone?

No none at all.

When Lockdown Mode is enabled, some apps and features will function differently, including:

• Messages: Most message attachment types are blocked, other than certain images, video, and audio. Some features, such as links and link previews, are unavailable.
• Web browsing: Certain complex web technologies are blocked, which might cause some websites to load more slowly or not operate correctly. In addition, web fonts might not be displayed, and images might be replaced with a missing image icon.
• FaceTime: Incoming FaceTime calls are blocked unless you have previously called that person or contact within the past 30 days. Features such as SharePlay and Live Photos are unavailable.
• Apple services: Incoming invitations for Apple services, such as invitations to manage a home in the Home app, are blocked unless you have previously invited that person. Focus and any related status will not work as expected. Game Center is also disabled.
• Photos: When you share photos, location information is excluded. Shared albums are removed from the Photos app, and new Shared Album invitations are blocked. You can still view these shared albums on other devices that don’t have Lockdown Mode enabled.
• Device connections: To connect your iPhone or iPad to an accessory or another computer, the device needs to be unlocked. To connect your Mac laptop with Apple silicon to an accessory, your Mac needs to be unlocked and you need to provide explicit approval.
• Wireless connectivity: Your device won't automatically join non-secure Wi-Fi networks and will disconnect from a non-secure Wi-Fi network when you turn on Lockdown Mode. 2G and 3G cellular support is turned off for iPhone and iPad.
• Configuration profiles: Configuration profiles can’t be installed, and the device can’t be enrolled in Mobile Device Management or device supervision while in Lockdown Mode.

Phone calls and plain text messages continue to work while Lockdown Mode is turned on, although incoming calls won't ring on a paired Apple Watch. Emergency features, such as SOS emergency calls, are not affected.

Dave

 

[eifer]

thank you!