Apple’s iPhone excels in security and privacy, and Safari, the iPhone’s built-in web browser, enhances this with features like Private Browsing, Advanced Tracking, and Fingerprint Protection.
What are Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection on Safari?
Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection are exclusive Safari features designed to enhance privacy by preventing websites from using sophisticated methods to track or identify your device. These features need to be activated manually if you use Safari as your primary browser on your iPhone.
– Advanced Tracking: This setting makes Safari detect and eliminate tracking elements from URLs and copied links.
– Fingerprint Protection: This feature blocks known fingerprinting and tracking resources from loading on web pages you visit.
Both features are crucial for maintaining privacy while using Safari on your iPhone.
How to Enable Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection on iPhone
These features were introduced in iOS 17. To use them, your iPhone must be running iOS 17. Here’s how to enable them:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
3. Scroll to the bottom and select Advanced.
4. Tap on Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection.
5. You’ll see three options: Off, Private Browsing, and All Browsing.
6. Choose Private Browsing if you want the feature to be active only in Private Browsing mode.
7. Select All Browsing if you want the feature enabled for all browsing activities.
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Can’t Find Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection?
If you don’t see the option to enable these features, you likely need to update your iPhone to iOS 17. To do this:
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. Tap Upgrade to iOS 17 and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
3. After updating, restart your iPhone and follow the steps above to enable Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection.
By keeping these features enabled, you can enjoy a more secure browsing experience on your iPhone. Learn More
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