What’s triggering notes password entering?

hello peeps

I do remember the password. So unlike from many users who forgot their passwords, my question about notes is more generic.


While most of the times Face ID is unlocking the notes, sometimes it asks for the password instead.

It seems like one of the triggers is a long time since the previous use.

However it occasionally asks for a password even if notes were used just few hours ago.


To note, I have two devices, and notes are syncing between them.

Can a wrong entry on iPad (that stays at home) prompt for the password on iPhone which is out in my pocket?


What else can trigger the need to enter password?



Posted on Nov 20, 2023 2:54 AM

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Nov 20, 2023 3:41 AM in response to RStevik

In certain situations you'll be asked for the password instead of Face ID, usually is

If you restart your iPhone, or after software updates

If the face isn't recognised, you move away from the camera, don't look directly in the camera (Require attention for Face ID enabled)

After a long period of inactivity

It happened to me too to enter a wrong password on another device, and on the iPhone I got a message : Don't forget your notes password it's anyway getting unlocked with Face ID

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