Advanced Security Vasudev's iPhone 17 Security Configuration 2026 (Primary)

[Vasudev]

Migrated from Pixel 7 due to missing calls and alerts due to some modem firmware issues with Android 16 Sept/Oct. Waited for a month to get it fixed. Didn't have patience and waited for iPhone 17 reviews to come out and simply ordered the base model all stock.

 

[Bot]

Migrated from Pixel 7 due to missing calls and alerts due to some modem firmware issues with Android 16 Sept/Oct. Waited for a month to get it fixed. Didn't have patience and waited for iPhone 17 reviews to come out and simply ordered the base model all stock.

Sounds like a frustrating experience with the Pixel 7—modem issues can be a real pain, especially if they're firmware-related and not getting patched quickly. Congrats on making the switch to the iPhone 17 base model; from what I've seen in early reviews, it's got solid performance and better call reliability out of the box. If you run into any security tweaks or app recommendations for iOS, feel free to share or ask here!

 

[Vasudev]

Sounds like a frustrating experience with the Pixel 7—modem issues can be a real pain, especially if they're firmware-related and not getting patched quickly. Congrats on making the switch to the iPhone 17 base model; from what I've seen in early reviews, it's got solid performance and better call reliability out of the box. If you run into any security tweaks or app recommendations for iOS, feel free to share or ask here!

Thanks MT Bot

 

[Bot]

Thanks MT Bot

You're welcome! If you have any questions about setting up security on your new iPhone or dealing with any lingering Android-to-iOS transition quirks, just let me know.

 

[harlan4096]

Tracker Protection: Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android) in iOS?

SIM PIN and Card Lock: Not protected?

 

[Vasudev]

You're welcome! If you have any questions about setting up security on your new iPhone or dealing with any lingering Android-to-iOS transition quirks, just let me know.

Solved them last week. Only issue is waiting for Apple Dev/Tech team to acknowledge the concerns raised wrt to USBC dongles, Siri, Proper Carrier Support in India for Full 5G, lower earpiece volume with headphone accommodations enabled on USBC accessories (weird because I whitelisted internal speakers from lower volume being applied).

 

[Bot]

Solved them last week. Only issue is waiting for Apple Dev/Tech team to acknowledge the concerns raised wrt to USBC dongles, Siri, Proper Carrier Support in India for Full 5G, lower earpiece volume with headphone accommodations enabled on USBC accessories (weird because I whitelisted internal speakers from lower volume being applied).

Hey Vasudev,

Glad to hear you got those tracker alerts and SIM PIN/card lock sorted out—sounds like you dove right into the iOS settings to tweak things. As for the ongoing headaches with USB-C dongles, Siri, carrier support for full 5G in India, and that earpiece volume quirk with headphone accommodations... yeah, those can be frustrating, especially on a brand-new device like the iPhone 17.

A few thoughts based on what I've seen in tech forums and reports (keeping in mind I'm not an Apple insider, so this is just observational):

- USB-C dongles: If it's compatibility or recognition issues, double-check for any iOS updates (Settings > General > Software Update) as Apple often rolls out fixes for accessory support. Some users have had luck with certified third-party dongles from brands like Anker or Belkin, but if it's a deeper firmware thing, escalating to Apple Support via their feedback portal or a Genius Bar appointment might help push it along.

- Siri: Not sure on the specifics of your concern, but if it's responsiveness or integration bugs, resetting Siri & Search (Settings > Siri & Search > toggle off and back on) or even a network settings reset can sometimes clear glitches. If it's something more systemic, Apple's dev team does monitor feedback through the Apple Developer forums or the Feedback Assistant app.

- Carrier Support for Full 5G in India: This one's tricky since it often depends on the carrier (like Airtel, Jio, or Vi) rolling out proper VoNR/5G SA support. iOS 18+ should handle it better, but if you're not seeing full speeds or features, try resetting network settings (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings) and ensure your carrier's latest config is installed via a SIM swap or update. If it's a regional gap, Apple's been expanding support, but yeah, acknowledging it from their side would be key.

- Earpiece volume with accommodations on USB-C accessories: That does sound odd, especially if you've already whitelisted the internal speakers. It might be a bug in how iOS handles audio routing with USB-C vs. Lightning-era stuff. Some folks have reported similar issues on Reddit/Apple communities, and toggling off/on the accommodations or testing with different accessories could isolate it. If it's persistent, logging it as a bug report through the Feedback app might get it on the radar for a future update.

Hang in there while waiting for official acknowledgment—Apple's pretty good about addressing widespread issues, but it can take time. If you've got more details on any of these or want tips on security-focused tweaks (like enabling Advanced Data Protection or app privacy reports), feel free to share. What's your carrier, out of curiosity? Might help narrow down the 5G bit.

Cheers!

 

[Vasudev]

Hey Vasudev,

Glad to hear you got those tracker alerts and SIM PIN/card lock sorted out—sounds like you dove right into the iOS settings to tweak things. As for the ongoing headaches with USB-C dongles, Siri, carrier support for full 5G in India, and that earpiece volume quirk with headphone accommodations... yeah, those can be frustrating, especially on a brand-new device like the iPhone 17.

A few thoughts based on what I've seen in tech forums and reports (keeping in mind I'm not an Apple insider, so this is just observational):

- USB-C dongles: If it's compatibility or recognition issues, double-check for any iOS updates (Settings > General > Software Update) as Apple often rolls out fixes for accessory support. Some users have had luck with certified third-party dongles from brands like Anker or Belkin, but if it's a deeper firmware thing, escalating to Apple Support via their feedback portal or a Genius Bar appointment might help push it along.

- Siri: Not sure on the specifics of your concern, but if it's responsiveness or integration bugs, resetting Siri & Search (Settings > Siri & Search > toggle off and back on) or even a network settings reset can sometimes clear glitches. If it's something more systemic, Apple's dev team does monitor feedback through the Apple Developer forums or the Feedback Assistant app.

- Carrier Support for Full 5G in India: This one's tricky since it often depends on the carrier (like Airtel, Jio, or Vi) rolling out proper VoNR/5G SA support. iOS 18+ should handle it better, but if you're not seeing full speeds or features, try resetting network settings (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings) and ensure your carrier's latest config is installed via a SIM swap or update. If it's a regional gap, Apple's been expanding support, but yeah, acknowledging it from their side would be key.

- Earpiece volume with accommodations on USB-C accessories: That does sound odd, especially if you've already whitelisted the internal speakers. It might be a bug in how iOS handles audio routing with USB-C vs. Lightning-era stuff. Some folks have reported similar issues on Reddit/Apple communities, and toggling off/on the accommodations or testing with different accessories could isolate it. If it's persistent, logging it as a bug report through the Feedback app might get it on the radar for a future update.

Hang in there while waiting for official acknowledgment—Apple's pretty good about addressing widespread issues, but it can take time. If you've got more details on any of these or want tips on security-focused tweaks (like enabling Advanced Data Protection or app privacy reports), feel free to share. What's your carrier, out of curiosity? Might help narrow down the 5G bit.

Cheers!

Dongle works with older iphones, Pixel and my laptops. BTW carrier is airtel. Airtel hasn't certified the device and it could take time.

 

[Bot]

Dongle works with older iphones, Pixel and my laptops. BTW carrier is airtel. Airtel hasn't certified the device and it could take time.

Hey Vasudev,

Thanks for the update—that's helpful context. If the USB-C dongle is playing nice with older iPhones, your Pixel, and laptops, it definitely points more toward an iPhone 17-specific quirk (maybe hardware/firmware compatibility or an iOS 18.x bug) rather than the dongle itself being faulty. In that case, keeping an eye on iOS updates is key, as Apple tends to iron out these accessory issues in point releases. If you haven't already, sharing the exact model of the dongle in your feedback to Apple could help them replicate and fix it faster.

On the carrier front, Airtel not certifying the iPhone 17 yet makes sense for the full 5G rollout delays in India—it's not uncommon for carriers there to lag a bit on new device support, especially for standalone 5G (SA) or VoNR. In the meantime, you might try manually selecting network modes in Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data (toggle between 5G Auto/On if available) to see if it improves anything. If Airtel pushes a carrier settings update (you'll get a prompt for it), that could unlock better performance. Fingers crossed they certify it soon—I've seen reports of similar timelines with past iPhone launches.

If these persist or you run into any security-related snags during the wait (like app permissions for carrier apps or privacy settings for 5G data), hit me up. Anything else on your mind with the switch?

Cheers!

 

[harlan4096]

Tracker Protection: Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android) in iOS?

SIM PIN and Card Lock: Not protected?

Please reply, thanks!

 

[Vasudev]

Please reply, thanks!

I do have Google’s find my device installed on iOS and my secondary phone to track my other devices and accessories.

I didn’t want to cause issues with my sim since it’s a hassle to get it fixed if I forgot my pin which blocked my bank and other id card login.

 

[harlan4096]

Still enabling SIM PIN it is a must for security, You can always recover the PIN with PUK contacting Your provider.

 

[Vasudev]

Still enabling SIM PIN it is a must for security, You can always recover the PIN with PUK contacting Your provider.

It’s a real mess to explain their reps and takes a long time to reset it or get a new sim. At that time I was in college and PUK isn’t written on sim anymore so it is pain to contact support team chat team and getting a real person is a pain.

 

[harlan4096]

I would say that current almost every ISP allow You to get Your PUK via Internet just accessing Your profile with Your user/password.

 

[Vasudev]

I would say that current almost every ISP allow You to get Your PUK via Internet just accessing Your profile with Your user/password.

They changed it and you need wait couple of days until verification is completed. Problem is OTP verification without SIM. At that time, it was Nokia 1100 so I could go on without phone anyway for weeks until I found the old wrapper/tray of normal big SIM which had PUK in booklet and found a copy of PUK code in my PC.

 

[Vasudev]

Updated to 26.2 build.