Advanced Plus Security SpiderWeb's iPhone Config '24

Last updated
May 26, 2025
Mobile brand
Apple
Mobile model
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Phone OS
iOS
Phone OS version
18.5
Phone OS Support status
Supported - Able to receive updates for OS and security
Phone OS Updates status
Automatic updates
App store(s)
    • Apple App Store
App updates
Auto-update on any connection
Phone unlock
Password (high security)
Biometric security
    • Apple Face ID / Touch ID
SIM PIN and Card Lock
    • Activated Port Freeze or Number Lock (via Mobile carrier service)
Stolen Device Protection
On
Tracker Protection
    • Cross-Platform Tracking Detection (iOS)
    • AirGuard - SmartThings and Tile Protection for iOS
Find my Phone
    • iCloud Find My (Apple)
Security & Privacy Apps
NextDNS
Wipr 2
Firewall & VPN Apps
Tailscale
iCloud Private Relay
Browser
Safari
Password manager
Bitwarden Premium
Authenticator
Bitwarden Premium
Phone & Caller ID
Verizon Call Filter
SpamHound
Messaging
iMessage
Music & Podcasts
YouTube Music
Photo & Video
Synology Photos
Note-taking
Apple Notes
Cloud storage
iCloud
Synology Drive
Proton Drive
File and Photo backup
iCloud+
Synology
Subscriptions
    • Apple iCloud+ 50GB
Notable changes
  • Synology NAS serving as my personal backup and cloud server.
  • Added uBlock Origin Lite
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Strict and private ecosystem and strong system and browser adblockers make this my daily driver. 99% of spam calls are blocked by my provider using STIR/SHAKEN which only allows verified callers.

I only use security keys and passkeys and I have begun phasing out authenticators wherever possible.

I am slowly phasing out storing files on iCloud and moving to Synology however iCloud+ is secured by Apple Advanced Data Protection which saves all encryption keys on-device and never on any server. Virtually all of my iCloud data is end-to-end encrypted and iMessage now supports post-quantum encryption. But, I am still moving everything over to Synology eventually so that my data can move around regardless of ecosystem.