Apple announced iOS 12 last month but, before it starts to roll out, the company made an update to iOS 11 which includes a new security feature -- USB Restricted Mode. The USB Restricted Mode is a part of iOS 12's initial loadout, however, Apple decided to bring the feature to iOS 11.1.4 without revealing it in the patch notes. By default, the USB Restricted Mode is disabled which means that if a user's device is locked for at least an hour, it will restrict any access via lightning port immediately. USB Restricted Mode can be found under Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode section. Read more in our articles including "Apple iOS 11.4.1 update includes USB Restricted Mode" and "Apple releases Public Betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27".
Apple's USB restricted mode is pretty handy.
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Jun 9, 2026Apple announced iOS 12 last month but, before it starts to roll out, the company made an update to iOS 11 which includes a new security feature -- USB Restricted Mode. The USB Restricted Mode is a part of iOS 12's initial loadout, however, Apple decided to bring the feature to iOS 11.1.4 without revealing it in the patch notes.
By default, the USB Restricted Mode is disabled which means that if a user's device is locked for at least an hour, it will restrict any access via lightning port immediately. USB Restricted Mode can be found under Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode section.
Our coverage of Apple iOS 11.4.1 USB restricted mode includes: "Apple iOS 11.4.1 update includes USB Restricted Mode"; "Apple releases Public Betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27"; "Apple rolls out iOS 27 beta 2". Each article provides unique insights and information.