Require Passcode - No options for iphone 12 Pro Max

With my past iPhones (8+) I had several options for setting the ‘require passcode’ length, up to 4 hours. With my new iPhone 12 Pro Max my only option is ‘immediately’ (Settings/Face ID & Passcode/Require Passcode/immediately). This makes using the phone very frustrating. 


This limited option does not work in the Covid-19, mask wearing era. Face ID does not work wearing a mask. That means I’m required to put in the passcode whenever I want to wake the phone, even if I clicked sleep just seconds ago. 


Even without face masks, this does not work if I temporarily give someone my phone to do work for me. I have to either share my passcode so they can use it every time the phone goes to sleep or turn my passcode off, both security risks, and time wasters if the project needs instant access/wakening to accomplish. 


If there are no methods or workarounds to accomplish this now please tell developers that removing these options limits a professional device, it does not enhance the product. The options need to be reinstalled for future releases of the operating software.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 30, 2020 4:54 AM

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Dec 30, 2020 5:36 AM in response to yzi2424

LOL, Yes, I do know this.


That never stopped me asking my parents and it won't stop me from asking my adult parents, Apple. They may realize that they want me to have this option. It will come out as their idea, new and improved for the Covid-19 era when Face ID is less encouraged ... part of their more caring and responsible eco-universe or whatever that phrase was that they used to explain packaging and no ear pods - which I'm fine with.

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