I have turned on require Face ID for private browser in safari setting and it still doesn’t work. Private browser still just opens without Face ID requirement. I have newest ios 18.2 update and a 16 pro max. Can anyone know why Face ID turn on for private browser? Workers on all other apps.
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18
This will work only after you Lock your device and unlock it with Face ID/Touch ID.
Now, ask someone else to open Private Browsing in Safari or turn your iPhone away from your face, it won't open.
See the pic below.
For additional privacy, you can choose to lock Private Browsing when you’re not using it. When you lock your device, your private tabs in Safari will also lock. Then, when you unlock your device again, just unlock Private Browsing with Touch ID, Face ID or your device passcode.
This will work only after you Lock your device and unlock it with Face ID/Touch ID.
Now, ask someone else to open Private Browsing in Safari or turn your iPhone away from your face, it won't open.
See the pic below.
For additional privacy, you can choose to lock Private Browsing when you’re not using it. When you lock your device, your private tabs in Safari will also lock. Then, when you unlock your device again, just unlock Private Browsing with Touch ID, Face ID or your device passcode.
Under settings in the Safari option you have “Require Face ID to unlock Private Browsing” toggled on and it still isn’t working for you? You may need to contact Apple Support directly either through the support app or via phone call.
your suggestion didn’t fix the problem.
Anyone know how to contact support regarding this matter ?
Required Face ID for private browsing
