My iPhone has been hacked
What do I do if my iPhone has been hacked without having to download a protection APP?
iPhone XR, iOS 14
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What do I do if my iPhone has been hacked without having to download a protection APP?
iPhone XR, iOS 14
You got tricked into installing a rogue calendar; your phone does not have a virus.
If your phone has iOS 13 or earlier: Go to Settings/Passwords & Accounts, look under Subscribed Calendars, tap on the offending calendar and delete it.
If your phone has iOS 14: Go to Settings/Calendar/Accounts, Tap Subscribed Calendars, tap on the offending calendar and delete it.
And in the future beware of "free" offers
You got tricked into installing a rogue calendar; your phone does not have a virus.
If your phone has iOS 13 or earlier: Go to Settings/Passwords & Accounts, look under Subscribed Calendars, tap on the offending calendar and delete it.
If your phone has iOS 14: Go to Settings/Calendar/Accounts, Tap Subscribed Calendars, tap on the offending calendar and delete it.
And in the future beware of "free" offers
First step would be to describe the symptoms of your hacked phone so we can offer relevant advice.
Your phone has not been hacked. Why do you think it has been?
I am getting a reminder every hour on my calendar that there is a virus
thank you
My iPhone has been hacked