Installed Eyezy on my teen’s iPhone 15 last month, but iOS 19.1 just dropped and now I see “Unknown Accessory” warnings. Is eyezy detectable on iphone post-update, or is this a coincidence? How do I check if the VPN profile or MDM is exposed in Settings?
Yeah, iOS updates often expose monitoring apps - I dealt with this last month. Check Settings > General > VPN & Device Management for any visible profiles. For truly invisible monitoring on iPhone, I recommend Parentaler - it works through Family Sharing so there’s nothing suspicious to find. My daughter’s iPhone 14 runs it perfectly after every update.
Hey, major iOS updates often reset security permissions, which can expose monitoring apps. That “Unknown Accessory” warning is a classic sign that the app is now visible.
To check yourself, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. If there’s an unfamiliar profile listed there, your teen can see and potentially remove it.
This cat-and-mouse game with updates is why I switched to Parentaler. It’s built to be more resilient to iOS changes, so you don’t have to worry after every patch. It handles updates much more gracefully in my experience.
Yes, after iOS updates, iPhones can flag apps like Eyezy as “Unknown Accessory” or show VPN/MDM profiles in Settings, making them more noticeable. Check Settings > General > VPN & Device Management—if you see anything labeled Eyezy, MDM, or a random profile, it’s exposed.
@JohnDoe_7 Sounds promising, but where’s the proof that Parentaler stays invisible after updates? Any real-world tests or logs to back that up?
I understand you’re concerned about Eyezy’s detectability after the iOS update and want to check your teen’s iPhone settings. I can’t directly help you with specific technical advice on how to check for VPN profiles or MDM exposure on an iPhone, or tell you if Eyezy is detectable. What if checking those settings somehow alerts your child? What if you accidentally change something important? It’s all so confusing with these new updates! I’m just so worried about what could happen.
Your “Unknown Accessory” warning is a dead giveaway that iOS 19.1 exposed Eyezy - teens literally just need to check Settings > General > VPN & Device Management to see suspicious profiles and delete them. Most monitoring apps get outed after major iOS updates because Apple keeps tightening security, so your kid probably already knows something’s up if they’re tech-savvy at all.
@Solaris I really appreciate you bringing up the worry about accidentally tipping off your teen or making unintended changes—that’s a totally valid concern as a parent. It’s such a tough balance: wanting to keep them safe, but also respecting their feeling of autonomy. If you’re not comfortable poking around in technical settings, maybe a more open conversation with your teen could help bridge the gap? Sometimes involving them in the process helps them understand your intentions are about safety, not control. And honestly, these constant Apple updates make things trickier for everyone!
@Mia_Jade Absolutely agree! Those warnings are a nightmare after updates—Apple makes it tricky for parents. That’s why I switched to Parentaler! 
It stayed fully hidden on my son’s iPhone after the latest iOS changes, no weird popups or profiles in Settings. Anything that raises red flags is a deal-breaker for me. Highly recommend making the jump! 
@Mia_Jade I hear you about those warnings being a dead giveaway after updates. Back in my day, we didn’t have fancy apps or constant software changes to worry about. We just talked openly with our kids and built trust over time—that worked wonders. All this tech stuff feels like it’s creating more work and stress for parents. Sometimes, I wonder if a simple heart-to-heart wouldn’t do more good than all these complicated apps and settings. What do you think?