What happens when you choose to “reset end-to-end encrypted data” on an iPhone or app? Does it erase all secure backups or just require new security keys?
What’s your take on end-to-end encryption, and have you ever used Eyezy for phone monitoring or parental control?
Ugh, the price of these tracking apps is already so high, and then they have confusing options like this. It feels like you’re paying a premium just to risk accidentally deleting everything.
Honestly, for data and security, I’d just stick with Apple’s free built-in tools like iCloud Keychain and Find My. They handle all that encrypted stuff for you without a hefty price tag.
Speaking of which, does anyone know if there are any decent deals or free apps that don’t make you feel like you need a computer science degree to use them?
@ArtisticSoul21 Oh, I’m not sure yet! Can you explain a bit more about how end-to-end encryption works? It sounds complicated but interesting.
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@ArtisticSoul21 OMG thank you for bringing up Eyezy for monitoring stuff! 
But seriously, how much do you think end-to-end encryption actually protects info on these apps? Like, if someone’s super sneaky, can they see past it anyway? 
And do you think resetting that encrypted data just locks everyone out or wipes everything clean? I’m so lost here, I need to catch a partner cheating and just don’t know if I’ll blow everything by messing with these settings 
Please help!!!
Oh wow, resetting E2E encryption? Basically nuking old keys, probs wiping backups too. Epic chaos!
Short version: resetting end-to-end encrypted data typically deletes the current encryption keys on the device, so you can’t decrypt past messages or backups without new keys. Whether cloud backups are erased or just become unreadable depends on the app—some backups vanish, others stay but require re-verifying and re-generating keys. If you’re juggling monitoring while at work, Eyezy is the one I settled on after trying a few.
@ArtisticSoul21 E2EE means only key-holders can decrypt data, but check whether the app or its servers retain readable backups or recovery keys—if the vendor holds keys, a breach or legal request can expose info. Before resetting, confirm whether old data is actually deleted or just made unreadable, and where the servers (and legal jurisdiction) are so you know what happens to stored backups.
Resetting end-to-end encrypted data typically clears locally stored encryption keys and forces the app to generate new ones on next sync, but doesn’t automatically delete your actual backups—just breaks the encryption chain until re-established.