iPhone 11 Pro Max Can not set simple passcode.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max Can not set simple passcode.

I use to use a simple passcode, 4 digits... same as ATM PIN. Then in an IOS update I was required to use a 6 digit passcode, so I used my ATM PIN for overseas (They Require 6 Digits).

When I got my iPhone 11 Pro Max it required me to use my Apple ID password. My Apple ID password is 26 characters, upper, lower, special and such. It's annoying. Since I no longer have my fingerprint functionality I setup facial recognition right away.

Now that I have to wear a mask everywhere I go that has proven pointless. Entering in my Apple ID password is a nightmare and constantly unsuccessful with gloves on.

I attempted to set my passcode to the same passcode I use on my iPad 12.9 2020 with all the same features (Apple Pay) and apps (Banking & Investments) as my iPhone and for what ever idiotic reason it will not allow me to change it. Every code I enter 4, 6 and even 8 digits is rejected and will not let me use it.

This is ridiculous! There has to be a way to set at least a 6 digit passcode as my iPad allows it. I can not find any way to bypass this error of "This passcode can be easily guessed" and an automatic "Cancel".

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on May 13, 2020 3:59 PM

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Answer 1

ChrisJ4203

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May 13, 2020 4:15 PM in response to s.j.daniels

When you go in to Change your passcode, you tap on change passcode and see this screen.

Tap on Passcode Options, you should see this,

Make your selection. While a new phone will ask for your Apple ID password, it will not ask for that to set for your passcode.

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s.j.daniels Author

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May 13, 2020 4:32 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

I don't get that at all.

Settings - Face ID & Passcode - (Enter Passcode) - Change Passcode - (Enter your old passcode) - (Enter your new passcode) - 593729 (Just one I tried) - "This passcode can be easily guessed..." - Change Passcode - that is my only option and it clears and starts over.

My brother uses 1111 and upgraded last week to iPhone 11. It forced me to make his code 6 digits and I used 111111 and it works. Mine does not! I have gone through all my Apple ID settings to see if there is a security feature activated to force this high security on my iPhone and I can not fins anything.

I do not even get the dots, full edge to edge input field and no options either. I.e. the three choices above your cancel sample.

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s.j.daniels Author

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May 13, 2020 5:12 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Yes. I have an Amazon Workmail account for my domains hosted on RT53 and I have a Microsoft Outlook account. All configured through Apple Mail App, but I do get errors when I connect to a VPN or unknown WiFi that Exchange Server can not retrieve mail and it requests my Microsoft password to re-authenticate. So I think it would be Microsoft over Amazon with the requirements.

Is there any options in this case? Without removing the account?

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s.j.daniels Author

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May 13, 2020 5:59 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Fixed! I did have to do some administration on Amazons Workmail Exchange Server. It was not Microsoft Outlook.

Thanks so much!

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s.j.daniels Author

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May 13, 2020 4:04 PM in response to Johnathan Burger

How?

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s.j.daniels Author

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May 13, 2020 4:44 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Also, I can not turn off passcode. I can not deselect Require Passcode - Immediately. I can enter the field and there is a blue check box that can not be unchecked.

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Answer 7

May 13, 2020 4:01 PM in response to s.j.daniels

You are wrong.

You can use a six digit passcode for the phone.

I do.

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Answer 8

ChrisJ4203

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May 13, 2020 5:06 PM in response to s.j.daniels

Do you have a work email account on the device, specifically an Exchange account. If so, the Exchange Administrator can require a passcode to protect work information.

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