Face ID for Settings app on iPhone 17 Pro?

Hi , As a further security measure I have put face ID on the individual apps I have chosen on my iphone 17 Pro , however I cant seem to do this specifically for the ‘Settings’ app. Is there a way to do this ? Thankyou !

Posted on Feb 27, 2026 3:27 PM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2026 4:06 PM

You can lock most apps with Face ID on the iPhone 17 Pro, but the Settings app cannot be locked. Apple doesn’t allow Face ID, passcode locks, or Screen Time restrictions to be applied to the Settings app because it contains the controls needed to manage security, device access, and recovery.


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Face ID for Settings app on iPhone 17 Pro?

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