Many iPhone users have recently reported an issue where the “Allow Apps to Request to Track” toggle in the Settings app is grayed out and inaccessible. This problem has left many users puzzled and frustrated, as it prevents them from controlling whether apps can ask to track their activity across other apps and websites.

This issue was first highlighted by @iDeviceHelpus on X and has been corroborated by various Reddit posts. The grayed-out toggle is typically found in the Privacy & Security > Tracking section of the Settings app, where users can manage tracking requests from apps. This feature is part of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency, introduced with iOS 14.5 to enhance user privacy.

While some users have noticed this issue after updating their iPhones to iOS 17.5, others have encountered it on earlier software versions, indicating that it’s not limited to a specific update. However, Apple has now fixed an issue that may have temporarily disabled the “Allow Apps to Request to Track” setting for some iPhone users on iOS 14 and above.

According to the company, all affected iPhone users will see their previous settings restored over the next few days. Users impacted by this bug were defaulted to the most privacy-preserving state during this time.

In conclusion, if you have experienced this issue with the “Allow Apps to Request to Track” setting on your iPhone, rest assured that Apple is working on resolving it for you. Stay tuned for your settings to be restored soon!