If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Security and Privacy preferences
Opens the deep link into Privacy and Security settings on iOS and the Security pane on macOS. Options include controls for Location Services and Tracking, plus others like Local Network, Nearby Interactions, Microphone and Speech Recognition, and Research Sensor and Usage Data. Also includes Safety Check, Sensitive Content Warning, Analytics and Improvements, Apple Advertising, App Privacy Report, and Lockdown Mode.
Actions Used
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Security%20and%20Privacy%20preferences
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Security%20and%20Privacy%20preferences
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Security and Privacy preferences”
end tell
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Opens the deep link into Settings > Privacy > Location Services where you can enable or disable Location entirely, adjust Location Alerts, control which device is used for Share My Location, and adjust settings for individual apps.
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