How about face id when wearing breathing mask? I’m using iPhone xs max

Anyone have problem with face id can’t unlock when wearing mask?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 8, 2021 10:34 AM

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KiltedTim

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Mar 8, 2021 10:36 AM in response to Alannn13

Pretty much everyone... You're not supposed to be able to unlock with faceid when wearing a mask.

Doctor9fan

Level 4

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Mar 8, 2021 11:15 AM in response to Alannn13

The next update will have a feature allowing users who wear a iWatch to use this to unlock their phone when wearing a mask.

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