How to disable Face ID notifications without setting it up on iPhone?

I don't want Face ID on my phone. How do I stop the constant notifications to setup Face ID without setting up Face ID?




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iPhone 13 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 5:03 PM

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Apr 9, 2025 11:04 PM in response to Ernestriberto

To prevent your iPhone from repeatedly prompting you to set up Face ID without actually configuring it, you can select "Set Up Later in Settings" when the prompt appears during setup. If you've already dismissed this option and continue to receive notifications, unfortunately, iOS doesn't offer a direct method to disable these reminders permanently. As a workaround, you can temporarily set up Face ID and then disable it:​


Set Up Face ID:


Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Face ID setup.​


Disable Face ID:


Open the Settings app.​

Tap on Face ID & Passcode.​

Enter your passcode when prompted.​

Toggle off all the options under Use Face ID For to disable Face ID for specific features.​


Alternatively, tap Reset Face ID to remove your Face ID data entirely.​


This approach should stop the setup prompts from appearing in the future. ​



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