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Apple iPhone - Allow / Deny App Access

2026-10-22 16:04:15.875

Apple iPhone - Allow / Deny App Access

Here's how to allow or deny apps access to certain functions of your iPhone (e.g., Calendar, Camera, Contacts, etc.).
Some apps require access to other functions of your Apple® iPhone® (e.g., Calendars, Camera, Contacts, etc.) to work properly. Check out the steps below for more info.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Privacy & Security
    .
    If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
    If unavailable, navigate:
    Settings
    Privacy
    .
  2. Tap
    Tracking
     then tap the
    Allow Apps to Request to Track switch
     on Switch On or off Switch Off.
    This step doesn't apply to the iPhone 6 Plus or the iPhone 6.
    If applicable, tap Back icon
    Back arrow
     (upper-left) to return to the previous screen.
  3. Tap one of the following:
    • Contacts
    • Calendars
    • Reminders
    • Photos
    • Bluetooth
    • Local Network
    • Microphone
    • Speech Recognition
    • Camera
    • Health
    • Research Sensor & Usage Data
    • HomeKit
    • Media & Apple Music
    • Files and Folder
      Only available for devices running iOS 13 and higher.
    • Motion & Fitness
  4. Tap the switch next to the desired app(s) to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
    Apps that have requested access to your data appear.
For additional info, check out this Apple article.