how to turn off security delay on iphone

To turn off the security delay on an iPhone, you need to disable the "Stolen Device Protection" feature in the settings. Here are the key steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on "Face ID & Passcode" (or "Touch ID & Passcode" on some models).
3. Enter your device passcode.
4. Scroll down to the "Stolen Device Protection" option.
5. Tap it and turn off the Stolen Device Protection toggle.
6. You will see a security delay warning and have to wait for a 1-hour countdown period.
7. After one hour, go back and verify with Face ID or passcode, then you can fully disable Stolen Device Protection.

Disabling this turns off the security delay, which is designed to prevent immediate changes to your device security when away from familiar locations for theft protection reasons. If you do not want to wait, there are third- party unlocking tools that can bypass this, but they typically erase your device. This delay helps protect your Apple Account and device security from unauthorized changes, especially if the phone is stolen. References:

• Steps and explanation from multiple recent sources including guides from TunesKit, EaseUS, and iPhoneLife from 2025