How to use the iPhone Face ID when wearing a mask
How to use the iPhone Face ID when wearing a mask
Since the appearance of 2017, Face ID has been a major way to unlock on most iPhones.Since it can be authenticated only with the face, unlocking and daily operations have become so easier.However, in recent years, masks have become part of life.Unfortunately, the Face ID is not designed to work with the mask.In the upper half of the face alone, it is often impossible to determine whether Face ID can allow access to the device.This time, we will introduce some hints for those who are struggling to unlock the iPhone with Face ID when wearing a mask.
1.Use Apple Watch
The easiest way to unlock the iPhone with the Face ID with the mask is to use the Apple Watch.If the Apple Watch with unlocked is nearby, you can automatically unlock your iPhone.Face ID user: Even if you wear a mask, if you wear Apple Watch Series3 or later, iOS 14.You can unlock the 5 iPhone.Learn More: PIC.twitter.COM/3ejpdgbgpn -Apple Support (@appleSUPPORT) April 26, 2021 To use this feature, Apple Watch must be paired with the iPhone and the iPhone must sign in to the Apple ID account.Unfortunately, this method cannot be used for high security apps used in financial services such as Apple Pay and banks.Also, of course, it is a method that cannot be used by those who do not have an Apple Watch.
2.Set another appearance
The appearance often changes depending on the schedule of the day.For example, it may be a completely different face between being relaxed on a sofa or when you are doing makeup to go out to the city at night.With Face ID, you can set another appearance wearing a mask.To set another appearance with Face ID, select Settings> Face ID and Passcode.Next, enter the passcode and click [Set another appearance].Face ID uses not only the characteristics of the face but also the shape of the face, so the mask is fixed to the lower part of the chin and the tip of the nose with tape.When scanning your face first, fold the mask in half and fix it to one side of the face.In the second scan, move the folded face mask to the opposite face.There may be an error that "the face authentication is hindered", but it will be resolved after a few times.Note that the Face ID is not designed to work even if there is an obstacle, so it does not always work.
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