Why does my App Store keep asking for a password while my friends can download with Face ID?

My appstore keep asking me for password everytime i download something and my Friends download with face id and clicking the botton two times




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iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 17, 2025 7:03 AM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2025 3:21 PM

To set up Face ID for the App Store, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, and ensure that "iTunes & App Store" is turned on. Then, when making a purchase, double-click the side button and glance at your device to authenticate with Face ID.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.5;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.5; iPhone 16, iOS 18.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.5 HomePods, audioOS 18.5

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Jun 17, 2025 3:21 PM in response to toukebri

To set up Face ID for the App Store, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, and ensure that "iTunes & App Store" is turned on. Then, when making a purchase, double-click the side button and glance at your device to authenticate with Face ID.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.5;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.5; iPhone 16, iOS 18.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.5 HomePods, audioOS 18.5

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