How can I set the iPad Air 2 passcode to something other than "immediately "?

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Cåts Author

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How can I set the iPad Air 2 passcode to something other than "immediately "?

I have three iPads, the iPad 2 , iPad Air 2 and tha iPad Pro.

My iPad Air 2 only gives me the option to "set passcode immediately ".

both of the other iPads give me options, I.e., 15 minutes, 1 hour, etc.

All three iPads run the latest IOS.

is this a glitch with my iPad Air 2 or are they all like that?

why is the "immediately " the only option? Seems like the other options are missing.

thanks. 😐

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 9.1

Posted on Jul 26, 2016 5:51 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 26, 2016 5:53 PM in response to Cåts

Try the help in this support article > Use a passcode with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Mv5903

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Jul 26, 2016 5:54 PM in response to Cåts

I mean, I have the air 1, but I am given multiple options for my passcode to come into effect. Can you screenshot your Touch ID & Passcode settings?

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Demo

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Jul 26, 2016 5:56 PM in response to Cåts

Is this iPad company owned and if so, does it have a profile installed? If it does, it may be something in the profile that restricts you from changing it.

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Jul 26, 2016 6:47 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

TThanks but that article didn't show me how to fix it.

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Jul 26, 2016 6:48 PM in response to Demo

this is my personal iPad ...

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Jul 26, 2016 6:50 PM in response to Mv5903

Sure, here it is...odd, right?

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Jul 26, 2016 6:56 PM in response to Mv5903

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Malignance

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Jul 26, 2016 7:05 PM in response to Cåts

When you don't have Touch ID enabled for iTunes & App Store the Setting you're looking for is in Restictions

Settings > General > Restrictions > Password Settings

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Answer 9

Jul 26, 2016 7:18 PM in response to Cåts

Using Touch ID to unlock the iPad limits the passcode time options. It requires the passcode to be requested immediately.

If you want to get the other time options you must disable Touch ID by setting the iPad Unlock switch to off.

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Jul 26, 2016 7:08 PM in response to Mv5903

I Just deleted my fingerprint....and now I have the options to set passcode for 15 minutes, hour, wtc.

Apparently, having a saved fingerprint causes this, as I just replicated it on both my other iPads, which did not have fingerprints.

without a fingerprint, you'll get the other options.

with a fingerprint or more, passcode option is for immediately only.

now that I think about it, it makes sense.

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Answer 11

Jul 26, 2016 7:20 PM in response to Cåts

It's not the saved finger prints, its just the Unlock iPad switch.

You can have fingerprints, for other things, and still have the Unlock iPad Switch turned off.

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Jul 26, 2016 7:17 PM in response to Phil0124

I just figured that out! I was typing my reply to another poster- our posts crossed!

🙂Thanks for answering so I can mark it solved and it can help others.

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Jul 26, 2016 7:20 PM in response to Phil0124

Got it, good to know, thanks so much, I appreciate it.

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Jul 26, 2016 7:23 PM in response to Phil0124

trying to mark your answer as solved but only gives me the option to mark as helpful.

Thanks for your help.

(and everyone else who also weighed in, as well.)

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Answer 15

Jul 27, 2016 8:06 AM in response to Cåts

No problem. Glad it worked out.

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