GoKawiilApple confirms that Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default for enterprise devices updating from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1, and from iPadOS 26.4 to iPadOS 26.4.1. Here are the details.
iOS 26.4 had already enabled the feature by default on non-enterprise devices
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1, with its release notes containing the standard This update provides bug fixes for your iPhone.” information.
It wasn’t long before some developers noted that the release fixed a CloudKit bug that had been breaking iCloud data syncing.
Now, Apple has updated its “What’s new for enterprise in iOS 26” support page, confirming yet another change:
iOS 26.4.1 Stolen Device Protection will be automatically enabled on devices that update from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1.
Likewise, Apple updated the “What’s new for enterprise in iPadOS 26” with the same information regarding iPadOS 26.4.1.
Apple continues to tighten security on its devices
Today’s move follows Apple’s decision to enable Stolen Device Protection by default for non-enterprise devices on iOS 26.4.
This feature, originally launched in 2024, adds extra security layers to sensitive actions when an iPhone is away from familiar locations, requiring biometric authentication for things like accessing saved passwords, or changing account settings. It also introduces a delay for certain high-risk changes to prevent unauthorized access.
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