Is there a way to stop new features auto-enabling after an update?

Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t offer a way to fully stop new features from auto-enabling after updates. iOS updates often come with new features or changes that are automatically activated, and there isn't a setting to opt out of them. However, you can usually disable or adjust certain features (like Stolen Device Protection or notifications) manually in the settings after the update. It’s frustrating, but Apple tends to roll out updates with minimal customization options for user control.

ankgroin23 wrote:

Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t offer a way to fully stop new features from auto-enabling after updates. iOS updates often come with new features or changes that are automatically activated, and there isn't a setting to opt out of them. However, you can usually disable or adjust certain features (like Stolen Device Protection or notifications) manually in the settings after the update. It’s frustrating, but Apple tends to roll out updates with minimal customization options for user control.

Irrelevant in this case, SDP does not auto enable. It requires entry of passcode and biometrics to enable and disable.

No.

Matt_regrets_buying_an_iphone wrote:

In particular this has been prompted by the Stolen Device Protection

It’s fascinating you are discussing this relatively new feature as it’s off by default! You must have explicitly turned it on.

The delay is far from pointless. It is to give you time, after having your passcode compromised phone stolen, to do exactly what you did, to change your password on another device.

And you turned stolen device protection on. YOU did. Yes you did.