How to secure the Notes app on iOS 9.3 – CNET

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Apple Recently Announced the preview of an upcoming iOS update . Included in the future iOS 9.3 update, Apple is adding features: such as Night Shift Which claims it will help you fall asleep Easier DESPITE staring at your screen after sunset.

Allowing Additional features: such as multiple user accounts on . a single iPad, carplay enhancements and (finally) the staff Ability to password protect musings in the Notes app can Also found in the update

Adding the option to protect a note – Perhaps container containing a bank account number , health information or even just a daily diary -.. feels like it Should have been in the Notes app from day one Alas, it was not, but Apple is intent on fixing That

Keep in mind That in order to lock a note right now, you’ll Have to be Either the developer or using public beta preview of iOS 9.3. You can learn more about the Risks of running a beta version of an OS on your device, as well as where to sign up if you feel like living on the technological edge by visiting Apple’s beta page.

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For Those Already on iOS 9.3, or Those About to take the plunge, here’s what you need to do to secure a note in the Notes app.

• First, start by Selecting a note you’d like to lock down with a password or Touch ID.
• Tap on the share button in the upper-right hand corner.
• Select Password Protect Note from the list of options.

If this is the first time you’ve selected esta option, you’ll Have to enter a password and a password hint Notice the warning section just below the password: You can not access any secured notes on non-iOS 9.3 or Mac OS X 10.11.4 (also in beta) devices. If you’d like to use Touch ID in Addition to a password, leave the switch in the On position.

Alternatively, you can set-up or change your Notes password by launching the Settings app on your iOS device, then a going to Notes & gt; Password Protection . Also This Is Where You’d go if you want to change the password for your Notes.

With a set password, the next time you select Password Protect Note from the share menu, the note will be Placed behind your password. You can Identify Which notes are protected When viewing the list of notes in your account thanks to a lock icon Placed just below the title.