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billyinlilla
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Q: Sight impaired .

I am sight impaired and hard for me to enter a pin all the time. now that I have entered a credit card I have to enter my pin code to unlock the phone every time i turn on the phone ! Is this  requirement or can I switch this off and go back to swipe?

iPhone 6s Plus, null

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 3:05 AM

by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended
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A:

Hi

 

In order to use Apple Pay, your iPhone must have Passcode enabled.

 

However, you can also set up Touch ID, which you can use most of the time for unlocking your iPhone (there are some occasions when you will still need to enter the passcode, such as after restarting your iPhone).

 

To set up Touch ID, follow the steps here:

 

Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

 

Once it has been set up, opening your iPhone to the Home screen can be done by simply pressing the Home button and leaving your (registered) finger or thumb resting lightly on the Home button / Touch ID sensor for a moment.

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 3:05 AM

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Q: Sight impaired .

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  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Aug 22, 2016 3:05 AM in response to billyinlilla
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:05 AM in response to billyinlilla

    Hi

     

    In order to use Apple Pay, your iPhone must have Passcode enabled.

     

    However, you can also set up Touch ID, which you can use most of the time for unlocking your iPhone (there are some occasions when you will still need to enter the passcode, such as after restarting your iPhone).

     

    To set up Touch ID, follow the steps here:

     

    Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

     

    Once it has been set up, opening your iPhone to the Home screen can be done by simply pressing the Home button and leaving your (registered) finger or thumb resting lightly on the Home button / Touch ID sensor for a moment.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Aug 22, 2016 3:13 AM in response to billyinlilla
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:13 AM in response to billyinlilla

    You may find it more convenient to leave iPhone turned on, rather than turning it off and on regularly.

     

    To avoid interruptions at certain times (such as overnight), Do Not Disturb mode can be set manually or on a scheduled basis:

     

    Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

  • by billyinlilla,

    billyinlilla billyinlilla Aug 22, 2016 3:24 AM in response to billyinlilla
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:24 AM in response to billyinlilla

    Update on my question as it would not allow me to edit my original :


    I don`t mean turn the phone off completely I mean when the screen goes black after a few seconds.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Aug 22, 2016 3:28 AM in response to billyinlilla
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:28 AM in response to billyinlilla

    Touch ID can be used instead the passcode most of the time - including when accessing your iPhone from the Lock screen - except when:

     

    • You have just restarted your iPhone.
    • Your fingerprint is not recognised five times in a row.
    • Your iPhone has not been unlocked for 48 hours or more.
    • You have just enrolled fingerprints for Touch ID (or deleted them).
    • You are accessing the Touch ID & Passcode section in the Settings menu.
    • If Require Passcode is set to Immediately under Settings > General > Restrictions.