How To Enable USB Accessories For Clickfree for iPhone and iPad

Apple adds extra protection to iPhones and iPads by blocking anything plugged in (like a USB device) when the screen is locked. This helps keep your personal information safe if your phone is ever lost or stolen.

But some trusted devices, like your Clickfree , need to stay connected while your phone is resting or locked — otherwise, they can’t finish saving your files properly.

If this setting isn’t turned on:

• Your phone might not recognize Clickfree

• Or it might disconnect halfway through a backup

Clickfree is a safe and secure device, and turning this setting on simply tells your iPhone or iPad:

• • • “It’s okay — I trust this device, let it stay connected.”

This helps ensure your backups go smoothly, with no interruptions.

1. Open the Settings App

• Look for the Settings icon on your home screen. (little grey gear ⚙️.)

• Tap it once to open.

  • • •   Tip: If you can’t find it, swipe down on your home screen and type “Settings” into the search bar.
        
        

2. Scroll Down and Tap “Face ID & Passcode”

• Once you’re in Settings, scroll down slowly until you see a menu option that says:
  Face ID & Passcode
  

• If your device uses a fingerprint instead of facial recognition, it might say:
  Touch ID & Passcode

• Tap this option.

  • • • Tip: You’re looking for the option that controls your security settings.

3. Enter Your Device Passcode

• Your iPhone or iPad will now ask you to type in the passcode you normally use to unlock your device.

• Enter the passcode using the number pad.

  • • • Tip: This is just to confirm it's really you making changes.
        
        

4. Scroll Down to “Allow Access When Locked”

• After entering your passcode, you’ll see a list of security settings.

• Keep scrolling down until you find a section titled:
  Allow Access When Locked

  • • • This section controls what your phone allows while the screen is off.

5. Turn ON “USB Accessories”

• In this list, find the option labeled USB Accessories.

• You’ll see a small switch next to it.

Here’s what to do:

• If the switch is grey, it’s OFF.

• Tap it once — it should turn green. That means it’s ON.
  

Turning this ON tells your iPhone or iPad it’s okay to stay connected to a trusted device like Clickfree.