How can I tell if my iPhone 11 is hacked?

My iPhone 11 is doing things that don’t seem right and I have noticed that certain items are either changing without me doing anything and it happens within minutes/ seconds, i don’t even have certain things in my settings lie my access isn’t even an option. I looked through some of my analytics and have seen iPhone 12 multiple times and I use the WiFi of someone who owns the same type of device. Have had conversations with this person about my phone being spied on or remotely controlled and am told I’m crazy, delusional, it doesn’t happen and it’s been happening to me for years that my devices are compromised. I don’t know what to do and I want to have my phone analyzed but there seems like no one does that where I live. Please give me any advice


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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 7, 2025 8:48 AM

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Apr 7, 2025 11:56 AM in response to MrHoffman

Oh, for sure, there are simpler, though still not easy ways to get into older devices. Direct access is always a good one where the person can then install jailbreak software.


Hadn't heard about the A11 exploit. But then, I don't have the time (or necessity) to dig that deep on such issues.


As always, your extra, and expert information is always worth the read.

Apr 7, 2025 11:57 AM in response to MrHoffman

I thank you for being respectful and more kind in the way you have given your feedback. Trust me I feel ridiculous enough and I’m embarrassed that I don’t know more and have left myself vulnerable in the past but I am trying to learn and be aware. It’s very different when someone you know has the right friends to do almost anything and I’m just saying in general. I didn’t know about websites that offer keys that can unlock any door and such. When someone is in love with power and control they go that extra mile. He has the computer and what u need to plug up a phone and check it but refuses. I think that is what you do anyway to find if the phones compromised. It would be nice if I had an Apple Store in my area. It’s hard to find places with people that have the patience to help and that’s unfortunate. In reality all I would need I hope (as long as it’s not some deeper issue. SIM card or whatever else can be done to invade privacy.) is to factory reset and properly protect my device and that’s a problem. I can’t use two factor authentication since my phone isn’t active so I’m looking into alternatives. I’m literally looking into taking some type of classes to understand this stuff. I’m 41 and totally lost with technology I have to do something about it. lol.

Apr 7, 2025 12:08 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Thank you and yes I’m getting a lot of great information from everyone here and I appreciate it very much. It does make me feel much better understanding the difference as you explained very well as to gaining access to an account and not the actual device in itself. I thank you and if I do see something that will add to receiving more information that I can screenshot I definitely will.

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