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Broken Face ID - Cant turn off stolen device protection

I updated my phone this morning and enabled the stolen device protection without reading about it. Unfortunately, my FaceID broke about a year ago, and now I cant use saved passwords or shut off the stolen device protection feature because it requires FaceID…any way around this so i can turn the feature off and use my passwords?

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Apr 10, 2024 7:22 AM

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Apr 22, 2024 10:59 PM in response to RaoofSaif

RaoofSaif Said:

"I'm encountering the same issue. My FaceID doesn't work and the stolen device protection is activated. Consequently, I'm unable to modify my password and several other security settings."

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You're account may be vulnerable to hacking --so, secure it....

Troubleshooting a Hacked Account:


I. Getting In to your Apple Account:

You need to get into your Apple Account. So, contact Apple Support. If you have a hacked iCloud account, then ask the Apple Rep if they can help you add Two-Factor Authentication. Ask them to assist you with changing your password to what it should be. Important: Perform a trial-&-error login session, prior to ending the call.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)


II. Secure your Info:

If concerned for device access, then (A)verify your devices, and (B)secure your account. Open a new eMail addressee d use that for your Apple ID.

1. Verify your Devices:

Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

then...

2. Modify your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.


III. Report Items to Apple:

So, report phone call's and messages info to Apple and modify. Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip

Broken Face ID - Cant turn off stolen device protection

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