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Posted 9/25/2023, 2:41:00 AM

Some iPhone Users Report Privacy Settings Changes after iOS 17 Update; Apple Investigating

Some iPhone users report privacy settings like Significant Locations and Analytics getting enabled without permission after updating to iOS 17.
Apple says it is investigating these reports and that privacy settings should not change after an iOS update.
The issue seems to only affect a subset of users, not all iOS 17 upgraders.
Significant Locations is encrypted and can't be read by Apple, but could potentially be abused if accessed.
Users can check Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services to see if these options were enabled and turn them off.

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Relevant topic timeline:

9/12/2023

Apple Announces iOS 17 Release Date of September 18, Bringing New Features Like Video Voicemail

Apple announced that iOS 17 will be available as a free upgrade on Monday, September 18, promising new features such as upgraded FaceTime, a contact info sharing tool, a new journal app, and improved autocorrect.

9/18/2023

What's New in iOS 17: Customizable Lock Screens, Sleep Tracking, Crash Detection and More

iOS 17 brings new features and enhancements, and this article provides information on what to expect and how to use them.

9/19/2023

5 Ways to Adjust iOS Settings for More Privacy and Control

iOS 17 introduces new features and settings, but not all may be loved by users, and fortunately, there are ways to disable them if desired.

9/22/2023

iPhone 15 Setup Bug Fixed in iOS 17.0.2 Update

Apple has acknowledged a bug in iOS 17 that affects the data transfer process for the new iPhone 15 models, but a fix is available with iOS 17.0.2.

9/22/2023

Apple Releases Urgent iPhone Updates to Fix Critical Security Flaws

Apple has released an update, iOS 17.0.1, to fix security issues, including a Kernel issue, a certificate validation issue, and a WebKit fix, that were likely being exploited before the previous iOS 16.7 was released.

9/26/2023

iOS 17 Reset Some Users' Privacy Settings - Apple Investigating Issue

Upgrading to iOS 17 may reactivate Significant Locations and iPhone Analytics without user permission, raising concerns about privacy settings on iPhones.

9/28/2023

iOS 17's New StandBy Mode Brings Glanceable Info to Your Lock Screen

Apple's iOS 17 update introduces the StandBy feature, which allows users to access important information from third-party apps with a glance, and although the number of supported apps is currently limited, it is expected to grow in the future.

10/6/2023

iOS 17 Brings StandBy Display, Enhanced Continuity, Typing Upgrades, and More to iPhone 14 Pro

iOS 17 brings significant new features and upgrades to streamline iPhone usage, including StandBy mode, interactive widgets, improved messaging with Live Stickers and voice note transcription, enhanced autocorrect, adaptive audio for AirPods Pro, and accessibility improvements, making it a quality-of-life upgrade for iPhone users.

10/18/2023

iPhone Overnight Shutdown Bug Still Unfixed in Upcoming iOS 17.1 Update

The iOS 17.1 update does not fix the bug causing certain iPhone models to turn off at night, disrupting alarms and notifications.

Topics

Posted 9/25/2023, 2:41:00 AM

Some iPhone Users Report Privacy Settings Changes after iOS 17 Update; Apple Investigating

Some iPhone users report privacy settings like Significant Locations and Analytics getting enabled without permission after updating to iOS 17.
Apple says it is investigating these reports and that privacy settings should not change after an iOS update.
The issue seems to only affect a subset of users, not all iOS 17 upgraders.
Significant Locations is encrypted and can't be read by Apple, but could potentially be abused if accessed.
Users can check Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services to see if these options were enabled and turn them off.

9to5mac.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/12/2023

Apple Announces iOS 17 Release Date of September 18, Bringing New Features Like Video Voicemail

9/18/2023

What's New in iOS 17: Customizable Lock Screens, Sleep Tracking, Crash Detection and More

iOS 17 brings new features and enhancements, and this article provides information on what to expect and how to use them.

9/19/2023

5 Ways to Adjust iOS Settings for More Privacy and Control

iOS 17 introduces new features and settings, but not all may be loved by users, and fortunately, there are ways to disable them if desired.

9/22/2023

iPhone 15 Setup Bug Fixed in iOS 17.0.2 Update

Apple has acknowledged a bug in iOS 17 that affects the data transfer process for the new iPhone 15 models, but a fix is available with iOS 17.0.2.

9/22/2023

Apple Releases Urgent iPhone Updates to Fix Critical Security Flaws

9/26/2023

iOS 17 Reset Some Users' Privacy Settings - Apple Investigating Issue

Upgrading to iOS 17 may reactivate Significant Locations and iPhone Analytics without user permission, raising concerns about privacy settings on iPhones.

9/28/2023

iOS 17's New StandBy Mode Brings Glanceable Info to Your Lock Screen

10/6/2023

iOS 17 Brings StandBy Display, Enhanced Continuity, Typing Upgrades, and More to iPhone 14 Pro

10/18/2023

iPhone Overnight Shutdown Bug Still Unfixed in Upcoming iOS 17.1 Update

The iOS 17.1 update does not fix the bug causing certain iPhone models to turn off at night, disrupting alarms and notifications.