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When the USB Accessories setting is off, as in the image above, you might need to unlock your iOS or iPadOS device to connect USB accessories.
Administrators can control the USB Accessories setting on supervised iOS or iPadOS devices using Apple Configurator or mobile device management.
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Published Date: October 04, 2022
How do I get my iPhone out of USB restricted mode?
In Settings, go to Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode, and turn on USB Accessories under Allow Access When Locked. When the USB Accessories setting is off, as in the image above, you might need to unlock your iOS or iPadOS device to connect USB accessories.
How do I bypass Unlock iPhone to use accessories with broken screen?
Step 1: Go to Settings and navigate to the Touch ID & Passcode option (or Face ID & Passcode for iPhone X and latest iPhones). Step 2: Here, you need to enter your screen passcode/Face ID, if any, to proceed. Step 3: Now, scroll down to the"USB Accessories" option and turn on the toggler in front of it.
What unlock USB accessories?
You see the “Unlock iPhone to Use Accessories” message on your screen because of a feature known as USB Restricted Mode. This is a security feature that Apple introduced with iOS 11.4. 1 and improved it in iOS 12. Its main purpose is to prevent any USB devices from connecting with the device when the iPhone is locked.
What is USB accessory mode on iPhone?
USB Restricted Mode prevents people from gaining access to your iPhone or iPad without permission. When you connect a USB device to your iPhone or iPad while restricted mode is active, you'll see a “USB Accessory” notification that says either “Unlock iPhone to use accessories” or “Unlock iPad to use accessories.”