iPhone owners must set up important Apple setting before it’s too late – don’t wait

IPHONE owners have been urged to look into an important and useful setting on their handsets that could make life easier for loved ones.

Apple has a special feature called Legacy Contacts which is for a trusted person when you die.

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It means they can get hold of your data when you pass away.

This can include things like precious photos or messages they may want to keep.

It can also be things like notes, files, apps you’ve downloaded and device backups.

While nobody wants to think about death, it’s always worth preparing for the worst and making the process easier for family.

Though it might not be something everyone is comfortable with if you have very personal things on your iPhone, so think carefully before setting it up.

TikToker Scott Polderman showed his 1.5million followers how to set it up.

First, you need to go into Settings.

From there, tap your name and Apple ID at the top.

Next, select Password & Security.

Scroll down until you see Legacy Contact.

Tap + Add Legacy Contact.

Then Add Legacy Contact again.

You’ll need to select the special person of your choosing.

“As your legacy contact, [this person] will be able to access the data stored in your account after your death,” the next screen will say.

“The data in your account may include photos, messages, notes, files, contacts, calendar events, apps you’ve downloaded, device backups and more.

“[This person] won’t be able to access your iCloud Keychain or any licensed media.”

This will then generate an access key.

You can print the access key or you can send it via SMS.

When you’re ready tap Send and it’ll go to your contact.

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