How to turn off Stolen Device Protection when Face ID fails after a screen replacement?

how to turn off stolen device protection if my face id doesnt work after a screen replacement?




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Original Title: Face ID not working

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 7, 2026 2:36 PM

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Mar 7, 2026 3:21 PM in response to jardane288

jardane288 wrote:

Yes I have access to the Device but I can’t get into WhatsApp or instagram


That’s not how Stolen Device Protection works, nor what it protects.


Tried deleting the apps, temporarily deleting any installed VPN apps, restarting the iPhone, re-downloading the apps (but not the VPNs), and testing app access again? If that doesn’t work, check with the app vendor.

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