iDevice encrypted, iCloud not

What’s the point in having an encrypted device which requires an Apple ID to access the features of the device, but not have iCloud encryption(according to Apple Advisor I spoke with).

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 17, 2025 5:35 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2025 6:16 PM

You might find this fairly detailed overview of the protection levels afforded by the two different levels of iCloud Protection more accurate and quite informative:


iCloud data security overview - Apple Support



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