Can’t see power-off passcode option on iPhone 16

can not see power off passcode option with iphone 16

face id & passcode

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iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 11, 2025 4:24 AM

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kb1951

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Posted on Aug 11, 2025 4:28 AM

There is no option to enter a passcode to turn off any iPhone. It is not needed and would cause more problems than it is worth if there was one.

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kb1951

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Aug 11, 2025 4:28 AM in response to mahamadoufromnew york

There is no option to enter a passcode to turn off any iPhone. It is not needed and would cause more problems than it is worth if there was one.

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