My iPhone has been compromised

my boyfriend has somehow taken over my phone, he did it with android so i went with iphone and now hes on it. he gets in without a password, hes a hacker, ive seen his emails, how do i take my phone back?


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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 23, 2024 10:31 AM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2024 10:43 AM

He knows your Passcode/Password, whether you know he does or not. There is no hacking going on, it can be done just by logging into your account online with that information.

Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support

Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support


Run Safety Check and you can do many of these checks:

  • Change Apple ID Password
  • Change Passcode
  • Review other devices logged into your account
  • Review information you are sharing to others
  • Review Trusted Phone numbers on your account
  • Review apps that are accessing your location

How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


If these are your concerns, you may want to consider a title for this person other than "boyfriend".

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Oct 23, 2024 10:43 AM in response to tiredoffraud69

He knows your Passcode/Password, whether you know he does or not. There is no hacking going on, it can be done just by logging into your account online with that information.

Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support

Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support


Run Safety Check and you can do many of these checks:

  • Change Apple ID Password
  • Change Passcode
  • Review other devices logged into your account
  • Review information you are sharing to others
  • Review Trusted Phone numbers on your account
  • Review apps that are accessing your location

How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


If these are your concerns, you may want to consider a title for this person other than "boyfriend".

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