How to disable the notification center on your iPhone Lockscreen

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www.iPhoneStore.com Disable the Notification Center on your lock screen The Notification Center on your phone can be very helpful. It gives you access to daily appointments, messages and much more. You can even gain this access from your lock screen for ease of use, but so can others. If you would like access to your Notification Center to be more secure there is a way to keep that information from showing up on your Lock Screen. Follow these simple steps to provide yourself with a bit more security in the future.

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Disable the Notification Center on your lock screen

The Notification Center on your phone can be very helpful. It gives you access to daily appointments, messages and much more. You can even

gain this access from your lock screen for ease of use, but so can others. If you would like access to your Notification Center to be more secure there is a way to keep that information from showing up on your Lock Screen. Follow these simple steps to provide yourself with a bit more

security in the future.

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Step 1 - Click on the Settings App on your home screen.

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Step 2 - Tap on the Touch ID & Passcode option under your Settings menu.

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Step 3Now you will be prompted to enter your passcode to gain access to this section. Simply enter it in and it will take you to the next screen.

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Step 4Finally under the Allow Access When Locked section you will slide the toggle to off for the Today and Notifications View options.

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Step 5 - That is all there is to it.Now you can feel better knowing that people won’t be able to pick up your phone and see your messages, where you will be at what times and so on. If security is an issue for any reason this is a good way to keep your private information private.

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Additional ResourcesFollow the links here to find out more information about the security of your device:

1. http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/14-ios-8-privacy-settings-everyone-needs-understand-and-probably-change-right-now-0157424/

2. http://www.howtoisolve.com/how-to-disable-notification-and-siri-icon-on-lock-screen-in-ios-8/

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTA8k4tyY78

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References

1. http://www.imore.com/how-disable-notification-center-lock-screen-your-iphone-and-ipad

2. https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/MobileHIG/AppIcons.html

3. http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/whats-new-removed-apples-latest-ios-7-1-for-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-0149970/

4. http://www.howtoisolve.com/how-to-disable-notification-and-siri-icon-on-lock-screen-in-ios-8/

5. http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/14-ios-8-privacy-settings-everyone-needs-understand-and-probably-change-right-now-0157424/

6. lifehacker.com/5882947/get-the-most-out-of-ios-5s-notification-center-from-beginner-to-jailbreaker