What is iOS Account Manager?

Hello there, I was checking my google account security settings and I found out that "iOS Account Manager" is connected to my account but I've no idea what it is. I tried to log out from my account on my iPhone but when I log into YouTube it still appears (so it might can be related to yt but idk why). I also logged into safari and when I check for new logins in my google account setting it just says that safari is connected. You guys have any ideas on what this account manager is? sorry for my bad english.


iPhone 12 mini, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 1, 2022 7:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2022 6:30 AM

bodour144 wrote:

Hey guys .. i have read most of the comments and arguments you wrote. Actually i am facing the same problem, but what I figured out its and application who IT people know it mostly and some clever guys who uses mac as well , there is something called apple configuration on laptops through this who has ur password or any physical contact with ur phone can manage ur phone .. on google or edge (Microsoft) browser make search for iOS account manager and you will find some answers also on apple site go to develop and codes something like that you will find ur answer. The only question that i have now is how to unlink my email from this ….:

The Apple Configurator requires that the Mac be logged into your Apple ID, or that your iPhone have an MDM profile. So unless your Apple ID has been compromised or you have such a profile it is a non-issue.


To check if you have an MDM profile: Go to Settings/General/VPN & Device Management. If you don’t see a profile you don’t have one.


To see who has access to your Apple ID→Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts - Apple Support. If you see anyone you don’t recognize you can remove them. And also then review→If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


iOS account manager has nothing to do with either of the above. It is a Google app that coordinates activities between the Google apps on your iPhone (Google Maps, Google Search, Youtube, gmail, Waze, Google One, Google Photos, etc) so you don’t have to log in to each one individually.

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Aug 13, 2023 7:53 PM in response to Riccardo2424

Ok here it is -iOS account device/developer/manager is a HACKEd ACCOUNT!! Any one of the lateral above listed with manager tailed onto the last is a compromised phone entirely or account. By phone I know personally it would’ve had to of been FLASHED. You still here right? Okay that steals ur data minutes face time game time account phone number Everything . And you are linked staying on as a ghosted host unannounced and unknowing. The other is kind of like flash but your allowing permission to this host to link on log in when you do you on your phone like Screen Sharing. Everything..- or security key whatever—-And when they do either of those that “iOS manager app”with whatever in between -covers those hackings -relaying msg ,sms ,emails ,private “all”on Your Device, including of this list and whatever I Did Not Mention::; apps, files,games,photos,maps,visual voice, talkover,all that and the more. Good news yes it can be app delivered to screen and device and just like any app you can delete app data & catch and uninstall!!! But it takes a few days for the app to appear on screen to you.. so there it was and best of you to know. I know because it was done to me thru this same app..😉 good luck tho. I hope not any one of you are going thru this same bulls#*t!! Oh and always always search your phone history thru that app setting you can find out as much as the person hacking you of them!!! Remember BOTH phones are LINKED and stay linked even though two separate screens are different viewings in both flash and sharing ok . Sorry 2long….

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Dec 24, 2023 5:47 AM in response to Riccardo2424

It almost certainly does mean your account is hacked. No one listen to these people because I am being hacked by this same issue and I know that I am being hacked because it is my husband who is doing it and I’m just noticing now that he is part of scamming ring and I’m collecting evidence to send in to the fbi. If there is a certain instances where this isn’t the case, then I apologize in advance, but yes, this can mean that your account is compromised and most likely it’s in like stealth mode. You won’t even notice and you probably never would’ve. I am not spreading panic over false news either way because this is actually happening to me and it’s just now clicking in as to why my phone keeps warning me of security errors on my Gmail account after I repeat the security check. I don’t even know how to get rid of it yet and I’m still new to the threats as well. but what I notice is that when your device is showing up under that one and it’s saying new sign in as like it’s the newest one that logged in that should be the one that’s at the top. Normally people don’t notice that they’re being hacked because these people do it slowly they don’t even actually mess with your account. They run in stealth mode and they steal from you dollars over long periods of time. Or one day they’ll get you deciding to spoof a phone call with the cable company but once they have you they have you unless you Nippet in the bud and switch all your information meeting your accounts and all your passcodes and put two factor authentication on them my situation is worse because my husband knew everything about me. They’re not stealing my money though they’re doing it to harass me. Basically you have the fake account and they have the real one. It’s like an image you have a copy of it it’s a duplicate account.

Feb 9, 2024 7:37 AM in response to WendySuwho

IOS Managed Device or Account means you’ve been hacked, your account now belongs to the hacker who has control of your credential manager, probably reconfigured your entire OS to run off of his/her “Remote Desktop Server” which moves out laterally once he has a tiny foothold. You may have clicked on an email or downloaded a fake “Chrome” application or something like that. I know this because my devices have all been compromised since 2018. Its all through use of “Sharepoint”, “Teams”, JavaScript, GoScript, and you are most likely now a part of an “Enterprise” meaning you have an IT administrator you have to get permission from to even change your firewall settings. His platforms are Azure, GitHub, and Cloudflare mostly. A good way to be sure is to check your BIOS menu when you turn in the computer. If it has been modified it will have the version of the BIOS in those settings (press F1 when starting machine), you will be able to see any sections that you can’t click on. Those have been preset by a hacker to redirect at startup to their fake OS, and usually record (audio and video), as well as keystrokes on your keyboard, to sell your information on dark web or to just eat up your data so they don’t have to pay for it themselves (gamers do this). Anyway, good luck.

Aug 14, 2022 12:43 AM in response to Ayush_jack001

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u got money by meeting or flirting with other people who need sexual feeling or real meating.. all products on website r real people and if pay for a product will see her or him exactly details will be in report and u can meet forexample on aliexpress app or fordeal live, when u see video live by seller explanation product details.. she is showing u to other partner. and u will note she is smiling))

Aug 18, 2022 11:00 AM in response to destiny241

Why would Apple direct you to contact Google regarding an iOS Account Manager? Apple handles all their own product security, development, issues, etc. They are very private about and security vulnerability & address them in-house.

Per all Apple support privacy disclosures they state, “all Apple services are designed from the ground up to protect your privacy. We collect only the data we need to make your experience better. We believe it’s important for you to know what we’re collecting and why we need it, so you can make informed choices.”


I have never ever seen Apple direct anyone to Google or any other competitor site.


Aug 18, 2022 7:02 PM in response to Kimber_L_LeeCloned

Hi I’m sorry however this IOS account manager that is attached to my google account in the open sessions and won’t allow me to tap and view where the sessions are signed into or the ability to close them. NO ONE AT APPLE, NO ONE there can tell me what it is. I get I’ve never heard of that before. If it’s attached to my google then it must be google! That’s not right cuz IOS is Apple!!! Something is going on and NO ONE HAS A CLUE!!! WHATS REALLY GOING ON APPLE???? How are there specialist support that we have to pay for at Apple and they have No Clue!

Aug 22, 2022 8:43 AM in response to LuvMyiPhones-usually

I was told by Google that permission is asked and just be given for iOS to attach. Personally, being as I never gave permission, I’m getting it removed. I’m just not comfortable with it because it’s not checkable on a regular basis, that I can find. I’ll update if you need and if you’ve learned anything since, could you please share? Thank you!

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