Apple introduced Face ID with the iPhone Although the function is convenient on iPhones and iPads, thieves can quickly get to your data if they force you to look at your smartphone. We’ll show you how to turn off Face ID if necessary.
If you deactivate Face ID, you will authenticate yourself again with your unlock code. We’ll show you how this works in the video:
iPhone: Disable Face ID
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Press first at the same time die Volume down and volume up button on the left side and keep it pressed. Shortly afterwards you press immediately additionally die Standby-Taste on the right side and keep it pressed. The iPhone This is how you deactivate Face ID. (Image source: Apple)
Permanently deactivate and reset Face ID
Opens Settings.Tap on “Face ID & Code“. This menu item only exists on iPhone models that support Face ID.Enter the code to unlock your iPhone to see the Face iD settings.Disable the corresponding switches to turn off facial recognition for selected areas: Unlock iPhoneiTunes & App StoreAuto Autofill password in SafariApple PayPassword fill inOther ApsIf you have set all the associated switches to “Off”, Face ID is completely deactivated. Instead, from now on you authenticate yourself using a code. Set the switches to “Off” so that Face ID is no longer used there. (Image source: Apple)
In addition, you can also delete saved data from Face ID by clicking on “Reset Face ID” is typing:
Here you can reset Face ID. (Image source: Apple)
iPad: Turn off Face ID
You deactivate Face ID on the iPad in the same way as on the iPhone:
Opens Settings.Tap on “Face ID & Code“.Enter your unlock code if asked. Set the switches under “Use Face ID for” on “Out of“.
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