I have no option to change the passcode or Face ID on my iPhone 16 Pro Max

I bought last week 16 pro max and since the day of purchase in the settings I did not have the option to change the code or face id it is simply not there, I set the code and face id when activating the phone. I have already tried restarting the phone and updating it from ios 18.4.1 to ios 18.5 and I still do not have it. what can I do to make this option appear



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on May 13, 2025 11:46 AM

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Posted on May 13, 2025 11:50 AM

Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > Scroll down to Allow Changes to Passcode and Face ID. Make sure that is allowed.

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Jun 5, 2025 1:00 PM in response to Applequery1

Applequery1 wrote:

Even when I do this, there still is no option to change screen time passcode that shows up.
How to change the passcode for my family's account?

I believe you are referring to another passcode, which is the Screen Time passcode. The Support Article below explains the steps on how to change the Screen Time passcode either for your personal device or a child's.


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support

Jun 5, 2025 1:01 PM in response to Applequery1

Applequery1 wrote:

Even when I do this, there still is no option to change screen time passcode that shows up.
How to change the passcode for my family's account?

The Screen Time Passcode is different than the Face ID & Passcode option in Settings. Changing the Screen Time Passcode is done by the Organizer of the Family Plan by going to Settings > Screen Time and choosing the Family members name where you should then see the option to Change Screen Time Passcode.

If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


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