How do I dismiss the notice to "Finish Setting Up Your iPhone" for Face ID?

I just updated my iPhone 13 pro to iOS version 26.1. I will never use face ID, but it keeps wanting me to set up face ID even though I told it I don't want it. How do I get rid of the reminders, permanently? I will never set up face ID, so don't suggest setting it up then turning it off.

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Dec 7, 2025 6:44 AM

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Dec 7, 2025 12:51 PM in response to Claire_Marie

Claire_Marie wrote:

Thanks - I really shouldn't need to tap the "set up later" more than once. It's annoying that Apple thinks everyone wants face ID.

When you choose Set Up Later during the installation, you will see the reminder in Settings to set up Face ID. All you need to do there is tap it to set up later again and now it is on you without any further reminders. Problem solved! No need to be annoyed or even speculate what Apple thinks.

How do I dismiss the notice to "Finish Setting Up Your iPhone" for Face ID?

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