How to Turn on/Off COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on iPhone – Guide
Apple and Google have developed an API to allow iPhones and Android smartphones to connect for contact tracing purposes. If you are around someone who was later diagnosed with COVID-19, you can receive a notification and take appropriate steps to isolate yourself and get medical help if needed.
Apple and Google developed the underlying APIs and Bluetooth capabilities, but are not developing the applications that use those APIs. Instead, the technology is being integrated into applications developed by health authorities around the world. These health authorities can use the tracking information to send you exposure notifications and follow recommended next steps. Apple and Google also implemented an “Express” feature which allows exposure notifications to be created in collaboration with health authorities, but without an exposure notification app. The APIs were developed with privacy and security in mind, and use of the app is voluntary, not mandatory. ..
How to enable/disable COVID-19 exposure notifications on iPhone
On iOS 14/15 and later
Scroll down to the bottom and select “Privacy.” Select “General.” Scroll down to the bottom and select “Usage.” Select “Location Services.”
To turn off notifications for all apps, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap “Exposure Notifications.” ..
Contact tracing is off by default in the Microsoft Edge browser. You can confirm your setting at the top.
If you’re in an area where the feature is available, you can turn on exposure notifications to see what people are saying about your business on social media. ..
If you want to use the new health feature, you need to check with your local health authority. ..
You can turn off “Availability Alerts” if you don’t want to know when contact tracing is available in your area. If you don’t want to know when contact tracing is available in your area, you can disable it by selecting the “Disable Availability Alerts” checkbox on the “Contact Tracing” page of your account settings.
On iOS 13.6.1 and earlier
Settings on your iPhone are where you can customize how your device behaves. This includes things like how notifications are delivered, how to control the brightness of your screen, and more.
To disable location tracking on your iPhone, you will need to swipe down from the top of the screen and tap on Privacy. From here, you will be able to toggle off location tracking. ..
Tap the “Exposure Log” button at the top of the COVID-19 Exposure Log screen. ..
To enable or disable exposure notifications on your device, you will need to have an authorized app installed. Once you have the app installed, you can toggle the notifications on or off by tapping the switch in the notification area. ..
To delete exposure logs:
- Open the Settings app and navigate to the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and click on the “Exposure logs” icon.
- Select “Delete.”
Final note
If you have an iPhone and are concerned about your exposure to COVID-19, there is a guide you can follow to turn on/off notifications for the virus. This guide is specifically for iPhone, but the principles should be applicable to any device with a digital media interface. First and foremost, make sure your device is up-to-date with the latest security patches. If you don’t have them installed, go to Apple’s website and download them. Once they’re installed, reboot your device and sign in with your Apple ID. Now open Settings and select General > Security > Privacy > Virus Protection. You’ll see a list of all of your devices that are connected to the network (including your iPhone). Under “Notifications,” select “COVID-19.” If everything looks good, tap “OK” to save the changes. If you experience any problems after following this guide, please let us know in the comments below or on our Facebook page. We want to make sure that everyone has access to this information so that they can protect themselves from COVID-19!
