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Disable iPhone Mirroring app on Mac Studio running macOS Sonoma?

I am unable to delete the iPhone Mirroring app. I want to make sure no one using my computer can EVER use it. How can I fix this secruity hole that has been added to my computer? (no, I don't want other user accounts, I want to remove iphone mirroring permanently).



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Mac Studio (2023)

Posted on Nov 15, 2024 9:41 AM

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Nov 15, 2024 10:29 AM in response to Hurley42

Why do you think it's a "security hole?" Unless you let someone set up an account on your computer using their Apple Account, they can't use the app at all (unless they have your phone).


iPhone Mirroring: Use your iPhone from your Mac - Apple Support


If you have people who you don't completely trust who you still want to let use your Mac, restrict them to Guest Access.


Change Guest User settings on Mac - Apple Support



Nov 15, 2024 1:24 PM in response to Hurley42

If you allow the Social Media Influencer Websites to shape your thought on this supposedly Security Hole.


They have done a very good job of spraying misinformation and disinformation


As mentioned earlier


The Operating System is contained in a  Sealed and Read Only Volume that cannot be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.


So, in effect, as the iPhone Mirroring Application is Built Into the Operating System - It is not possible to honour your request to Remove the Application - full stop


You can Remove from the Dock, if it appears there


Though, it will still appear in the Application folder of the computer

Disable iPhone Mirroring app on Mac Studio running macOS Sonoma?

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