How to Unlock iPhone with Face ID While Wearing a Mask?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase day by day, everyone has been advised to wear masks in order to slow down the virus. It has caused a dilemma for iPhone users who are reliant to unlock their devices. While wearing a mask, the Face ID system on the iPhone will ask the user to remove the obstruction in order to scan the face. Hence, iPhone owners have only two options:

• remove the mask and scan the face (risk infection)
• disable the Face ID

Even though iPhone users can unlock their device six-digit passcode, using Face ID is the easiest process to unlock the device. Hence, the students at the Xuanwu Lab have find a way to unlock the iPhone with Face ID while wearing the prevention mask.

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Unlock iPhone with Face ID While Wearing a Mask

First of all, wear the mask from the tip of your nose and then follow these steps.

Step 1: Open Settings and scroll down to select Face ID & Passcode menu.

Step 2: Enter you device passcode and select Set Up Alternative Appearance.

Step 3: Click the Get Started menu.

Step 4: Cover your one-side of the face with the mask and scan the other side.

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Step 5: On the second scan, repeat the same process by covering the other side of the face.

Step 6: Click Done.

That’s it. Now, you can unlock your iPhone with the Face ID system while wearing the mask. If the device fails to recognize your face, repeat the same steps. It may require multiple attempts to get this to work.

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