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App Privacy Report on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 4 min read
Quick answer
See which apps touched your microphone, contacts and network, and when. App Privacy Report logs how often apps access sensitive things like your location, camera, microphone, photos and contacts, plus the web domains those apps and the websites you visit contact in the background. Turn it on at Settings, Privacy & Security, App Privacy Report. It records nothing retroactively.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| What it does | See which apps touched your microphone, contacts and network, and when. |
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| Published for | any iPhone |
| Type | iOS setting |
See which apps touched your microphone, contacts and network, and when. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is App Privacy Report?
App Privacy Report logs how often apps access sensitive things like your location, camera, microphone, photos and contacts, plus the web domains those apps and the websites you visit contact in the background. Turn it on at Settings, Privacy & Security, App Privacy Report.
It records nothing retroactively. The report starts empty and fills as you use the phone, so give it several days before drawing conclusions. The data is encrypted and stays on the device.
For anyone worried about a call-related app doing more than it should, this is the most direct evidence available on iOS. Turning the report off again clears the collected data from the device.
How do I do it?
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down and tap App Privacy Report.
- Tap Turn On App Privacy Report, then check back after a few days of normal use.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone |
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| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | iOS 15.2 or later, so every iPhone on iOS 17, 18 or 26 has it. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is App Privacy Report on iPhone?
See which apps touched your microphone, contacts and network, and when. App Privacy Report logs how often apps access sensitive things like your location, camera, microphone, photos and contacts, plus the web domains those apps and the websites you visit contact in the background.
What else should I know about App Privacy Report?
Turn it on at Settings, Privacy & Security, App Privacy Report. It records nothing retroactively. The report starts empty and fills as you use the phone, so give it several days before drawing conclusions. The data is encrypted and stays on the device.
What are the steps for App Privacy Report?
1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Privacy & Security. 3. Scroll down and tap App Privacy Report. 4. Tap Turn On App Privacy Report, then check back after a few days of normal use.
Where do I find App Privacy Report?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for App Privacy Report?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does App Privacy Report work on?
It is published for any iPhone. iOS 15.2 or later, so every iPhone on iOS 17, 18 or 26 has it.
Does App Privacy Report work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will App Privacy Report work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if App Privacy Report does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to App Privacy Report?
Sound Recognition. Have your iPhone notify you when it hears a doorbell, alarm or siren.
What else is in this category?
Significant Locations And Routes. The quiet history of where you go, and how to clear or stop it.
Can I find App Privacy Report in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details, as part of Secret Codes Pro.
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