I'm in a tricky situation with my roommate who owns the WiFi in our shared living space. I've noticed he seems to have access to my iPhone screens, and I have proof that makes me believe he's not just making this up. I don't have any specific apps on my device that would allow him to do this, but it seems like he can't see my screen when I turn off the WiFi. I'm really concerned about my privacy since there's personal information on my device that I don't want leaked. I've talked to him about it, but he insists he's just looking out for my safety. It's super frustrating because whenever I try to go offline to avoid him possibly viewing my screen, I end up using all my mobile data too soon. I'm looking for some advice on how to stop this or at least ensure my privacy while using my iPhone!
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This sounds pretty creepy! You're right; there's no way he can just see your screen over WiFi unless he has some kind of spy software installed on your phone. Try looking for any suspicious apps that you don’t recognize. If you can't find anything, resetting your device to factory settings might be your best bet. Just make sure not to reinstall any apps automatically afterwards that could be the issue.
What if there’s an app installed that looks like a normal one? I heard that can happen.
If he does have control over your network, he might just be monitoring the websites and apps you're using. Remember, apps can still send data through the internet, so he could be tracking that too. A good VPN would definitely help mask that information from him, so look into that!
It’s definitely possible he's using some sort of remote access tool if he can actually see what you're doing. Have you talked to him about the specific proof you've seen? That could help you understand what he's up to.
Yeah, one time I was shopping online and he just barged in and asked what I was doing, which was super weird.
It might be a good idea to confront him about his actions directly. Let him know that it makes you uncomfortable and you feel like he's violating your privacy. If he's truly just being protective, he should understand.
Honestly, it sounds like he might be analyzing the network traffic you generate when you're connected to his WiFi. Any data sent could potentially be seen. If you want to keep your activities private, consider using a VPN on your phone or setting up a separate router with VPN to bypass his control of the WiFi.
Do VPNs really work to hide everything?
Yeah, they should encrypt your data so he can't see what you're doing online.
I've reset my phone multiple times but I still get the feeling he's watching me somehow.