How to Protect Your Data with Auto-Delete on iPhone

In this lesson, learners learn about and enable Erase Data—a security feature that automatically wipes their iPhone after 10 failed passcode attempts protecting their data. This lesson is part of Unscammable Essentials Phase 1.

Author

Linda Fawcus
February 05, 2025

What You’ll Teach

In this lesson, you’ll guide students through:

  • What Auto-Delete Does: Understanding how the “Erase Data” feature works after failed passcode attempts.

  • How to Enable Auto-Delete: Step-by-step instructions to turn on this security feature.

  • Preventing Accidental Wipes: Built-in safeguards that prevent unintended data erasure.

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Lesson Plan

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Objective of this lesson: Teach learners how to enable the Auto-Delete (Erase Data) feature to protect their iPhone data from unauthorized access after multiple failed passcode attempts.

  1. Begin by explaining:

    • What’s Auto-Delete? Auto-Delete erases all iPhone data after 10 failed passcode attempts. It’s a safeguard against thieves trying to access your information.

    • Why does it matter? This feature adds a strong layer of protection, ensuring your personal data stays secure even if your iPhone is stolen.

  2. Have the group follow the included step-by-step instructions for this skill.

  3. Try the included “Get Hands On” activities.

  4. Discuss the suggested Gluu Tips.

  5. Cover off glossary terms where needed.

  6. Check what your students have learned by referring to the “Check What You Know” slide. Now is a good time to pause for questions.

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