If you have a supported iPhone, you’re able to download iOS 17, the latest iteration of Apple’s iOS software. Launched alongside the iPhone 15 family back in September, the new iPhone OS brings a few cool new features to iPhones, like StandBy mode, interactive widgets, full-screen contact posters for phone calls, an improved and more personalized autocorrect and much more.
Read more: iOS 17 Cheat Sheet: Everything to Know About the New iPhone Update
While most of these features are welcome additions and changes, if you’re like me, you might not love every new offering from iOS 17. Sometimes I just don’t want change, especially when the change is super drastic.
I get used to a way of doing certain things. For instance, I wasn’t a fan of the new search button at the bottom of each home page when I upgraded to iOS 16, because I’d accidentally trigger it all the time. It isn’t necessarily a bad feature, I just personally didn’t like it.
With iOS 17, there are a few features I’m not a huge fan of, as well. If you want to find out about some of the iOS 17 settings I sometimes find annoying, keep reading. Even better, there’s a “fix” for all of them, so you can either get rid of them or never have to deal with them again.
While you’re here, check out the iOS 17 settings you need to change ASAP and the best hidden features in iOS 17.
Stop NameDrop from automatically sharing your contact info
The new NameDrop feature on iOS 17 allows you to quickly swap contact information via AirDrop simply by bringing your iPhone near another iPhone or Apple Watch. Your name and Contact Poster (also new with iOS 17) are shared with NameDrop, along with your phone number, email address and other information.
Some people have had issues with NameDrop sharing info when they don’t want to. For example, if you place your iPhone near another iPhone in general, NameDrop may attempt to transfer your contact information. If you carry two iPhones in your bag — one personal and the other for work…
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