Face ID on Apple now unlocks with masks on: Here's how to use it and set it up on iPhones that are compatible.
Apple Face ID Apple's latest iOS 15.4 update is now available for all customers, and the most notable addition is the support for masks when using Face ID to unlock your iPhone. Face ID did not work when users tried to unlock the iPhone while wearing a mask, therefore the update will alleviate a major annoyance for users. In such instances, customers will inevitably have to type their iPhone passcode each time. Face ID may also be used to autofill passwords and verify App Store transactions. Wearing a mask previously had a detrimental impact on these alternatives once again. With the current version, this issue is also resolved. Users who rely on this functionality will have to re-enable Face ID after installing the upgrade on their device. We'll show you how to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask. Which devices are compatible with Face ID mask unlocking? Face ID unlocking using masks is only enabled on iPhone 12 and newer, according to Apple. This includes the Apple