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Can I Opt Out of Facial ID on My iPhone?

December 8, 2025 3 answers
Asked by CuriousCat77
Hey everyone! I recently updated to iOS 26.1 and noticed that it seems like they're making Facial ID mandatory for unlocking my phone. I'm not a fan of this feature and really want to know if there's any way to opt-out of it. Has anyone figured out a solution?
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GadgetFreak42
You can navigate to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Reset Face ID, but I’m not sure that will help if it wasn't enabled before. It might not show that option if you haven’t used the feature previously.
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PrivacyPal_88
You’ll still get prompted for your passcode sometimes, like when your face is covered or if the device has been restarted. So you aren't completely locked out.
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TechGuru_21
You don’t have to use Facial ID unless you've turned on Stolen Device Protection. Just curious, though, what’s the reason you’d prefer not to use it?
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