We are going to explain one of the most useful and little used functions of the iphone and iPad. We are going to tell you what it is guided access and what are its uses.
We thought that in our long history we had dedicated an article to this very interesting option of , but not. That is why today we are going to tell you what guided access is and the functionalities that we can give it.
It is a function that allows us to lend our mobile phone to whoever we want without giving them the opportunity to get into any application, photos… information that we do not want them to see. For example, if we want to leave the iphone to our son so that he only plays we can do it by preventing you from leaving that game to play another or to do anything.
How to activate Guided Access on iPhone:
If you want to use this function, the first thing you have to do is activate it. To do this, access Settings/Accessibility/Guided Access.
Upon entering, we must enable it and we recommend defining a code or activating Face ID which will allow us to deactivate this function. Also, we recommend you activate ««which will allow us to quickly access and activate guided access, by pressing the power off button on the device 3 times in a row. iphone.
Once configured, we now have it available to use.
Try entering any application and pressing the power button 3 times will directly activate the function. If you have more functions configured on the «Quick function»we must choose «Guided access» to activate it.
Set up your iPhone before leaving it with someone:
As soon as this function is activated, a screen will appear where we can configure different aspects of it.
By clicking on «Options»which appears in the lower left part of the screen, we can enable or disable all these options:
Depending on the application, it will have more or fewer functions to enable.
We also have the possibility of surrounding the areas of the screen that we want to deactivate so that we cannot interact with them.
Once configured, click on start and we can leave it on. iphone to anyone we want. You will not be able to exit that app and you will not be able to perform any actions that we have disabled.
How to remove Guided Access on iPhone:
One of the most controversial issues about this function is that many users do not know how to exit guided access. If you are not the owner of the device I have to tell you that you will not be able to do it.
If it’s you iphone You can exit it by pressing the off button twice or also by pressing it three times. (this way allows you to modify the function settings). Enabled the Face ID, when it recognizes your face it will be automatically deactivated. Once you have configured a code, you will have to enter it to deactivate it.
Without a doubt a great function to take into account if you usually leave the iphone to other people.
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