Locked Note Face ID/password not working

I have a note with all of my passwords in it, but it is no longer face id’ing me (or thumb printing me on my ipad) and I keep trying passwords (even the one I made when that note was made) but it says that the password is wrong. The hint is just a decoy I set up years ago. All of my other locked notes are still face id’ing me. Is there anything I can do??

iPhone 16e, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 25, 2025 6:18 AM

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1 reply

KiltedTim

Level 10

228,492 points

Nov 25, 2025 6:29 AM in response to just_some_random_kid

The only thing you can do is remember the password you used to encrypt the note. there is no back door or workaround.

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