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How do I know if my MacBook Pro M4 is running Lockdown Mode


To determine if your MacBook Pro M4 is running in Lockdown Mode, follow these steps and observe the changes in functionality:

1. Check System Settings:
- Go to the Apple menu and select System Settings.
- In the sidebar, click on Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down to find Lockdown Mode. If it is enabled, you will see that it is turned on here[1][4].

2. Observe Functional Limitations:
- Messages: Most message attachments are blocked, except for certain images, videos, and audio. Links and link previews are unavailable[1][4].
- Web Browsing: Some websites may load slowly or not function correctly due to blocked complex web technologies. Web fonts might not display, and images could be replaced with a missing image icon[1][4].
- FaceTime: Incoming FaceTime calls are blocked unless you have previously contacted the caller. Features like SharePlay and Live Photos are disabled[1][4].
- Apple Services: Incoming invitations for services like managing a home in the Home app are blocked unless you have previously invited the person[1][4].

3. Notifications and Banners:
- You might receive notifications when an app or feature is limited due to Lockdown Mode. In Safari, a banner will indicate that Lockdown Mode is active[1].

4. Restart Required:
- Lockdown Mode requires a restart to activate or deactivate, so if you've recently restarted your MacBook after enabling it, this could be a sign that Lockdown Mode is on[1][4].

If you notice these limitations and changes, it indicates that your MacBook Pro M4 is running in Lockdown Mode.

Citations:
[1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/105120
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPajfF6Thiw
[3] https://www.macworld.com/article/670537/do-macs-need-antivirus.html
[4] https://setapp.com/how-to/lockdown-mode-on-mac
[5] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligence/
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/applehelp/comments/s2y8pb/m1_macbook_pro_wrong_date_and_time/
[7] https://www.macworld.com/article/1432223/mac-security-tips-password-find-my-users-lockdown-mode.html
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookpro/comments/1gzkpek/new_m4_pro_macbook_pro_for_playback_creation_and/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E37t_ECVbxo
[10] https://www.howtogeek.com/8-mac-privacy-features-that-you-should-be-using/
[11] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255864629
[12] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/lock-mac-targeted-a-cyberattack-ibrw66f4e191/mac