How do I turn off Face ID?

Face ID barely works half the time and I want to take it off. Someone else asked this question but I don’t see “Face ID and Passcode” in Settings.


Apple please bring back Touch ID. I hate taking a mug shot just to use my own device……

Posted on Jun 1, 2025 6:47 AM

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Posted on Jun 1, 2025 7:09 AM

If you don't see Face ID & Passcode in Settings, open Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Make sure the Switch in Allow Changes to for Passcode & Face ID is turned on


Since Apple won't see your request for Touch ID again on this user to user only forum, let them know here --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple


Personally, Face ID has never been unreliable on any iPhone I've owned since iPhone X was released several years ago, I wouldn't be thrilled to see Touch ID make a return.

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Jun 1, 2025 7:09 AM in response to mcmaynerberry

If you don't see Face ID & Passcode in Settings, open Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Make sure the Switch in Allow Changes to for Passcode & Face ID is turned on


Since Apple won't see your request for Touch ID again on this user to user only forum, let them know here --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple


Personally, Face ID has never been unreliable on any iPhone I've owned since iPhone X was released several years ago, I wouldn't be thrilled to see Touch ID make a return.

Jun 1, 2025 6:58 AM in response to mcmaynerberry

it's still in my settings->face ID & passcode


if you in settings touch the display and move the finger a bit down you will get a search field where typing

face should also reviele the option


about addressing apple then


these forums are user helping other users like yourself, it's sort of going

to a physical apple store and asking other customers there advice


so maybe you wish to try

Product Feedback - Apple




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