Your Passcode Is Required to Enable Face ID? Solved!

"Even though I have Face ID set up properly, I am constantly and randomly told by my phone - ‘Your passcode is required to enable Face ID'. I'm so fed up with this."

Face ID lets users securely unlock iPhone or iPad, authenticate purchases, and more — all with just a glance. When setting up Face ID on iPhone, you are asked to enter your passcode or create one to use as an alternate way to verify your identity. But you may find it is really annoying when your passcode is required to enable Face ID every time.

Have you ever encountered the problem that your passcode is required to enable Face ID? There are a number of iPhone users who reported this problem in the Apple Support Community. What to if your iPhone keeps asking for passcode to enable Face ID? In this article, we'll talk about how to fix your passcode is required to enable Face ID.

• Part 1. Why Is Passcode Required to Enable Face ID?
• Part 2. How to Fix iPhone Keeps Asking for Passcode to Enable Face ID
• Part 3. What to Do If You Forgot Passcode to Enable Face ID?

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Part 1. Why Is Passcode Required to Enable Face ID?

Why does my iPhone required passcode to enable Face ID? There are many reasons that cause this problem. You might need to enter your passcode instaed of using Apple ID in these situations:

1. You're wearing a face mask but you don't set up Face ID with a mask.

2. Your iPhone or iPad has just been powered on or restarted.

3. Your iPhone or iPad hasn't been unlocked for more than 48 hours.

4. Your iPhone or iPad has received a remote lock command.

5. You try unlocking your iPhone or iPad after five unsuccessful attempts.

6. You hasn't unlock your iPhone or iPad with passcode in the last six and a half day and Face ID hasn't unlocked the device in the last 4 hours.

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Part 2. How to Fix iPhone Keeps Asking for Passcode to Enable Face ID

After knowing the reason why is passcode required to enable Face ID, you can try the following methods to solve the issue.

Solution 1. Restart iPhone or iPad

When you are constantly asked to enter the passcode for enabling Face ID, you can restart your iPhone or iPad and enter your passcode, then try using Face ID.

For iPhone X and later:

Step 1. Press and hold either volume button and the side button until the power-off slider appears.

Step 2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. 

Step 3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

For iPhone 6, 7, 8, or SE (2nd and 3rd generation)

Step 1. Press and hold the side button until the power-off slider appears.

Step 2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.

Step 3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

For iPhone SE (1st generation) and earlier:

Step 1. Press and hold the top button until the power-off slider appears.

Step 2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.

Step 3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

Solution 2. Check for Updates

If your iPhone or iPad model supports Face ID, then you can check to see if your device is updated to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

Step 1. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now.

Solution 3. Check Face ID Settings

Make sure that you have Face ID set up on your iPhone or iPad. You can go to see the features you're trying to use Face ID with are turned on.

Step 1. Open Settings on your iPhone, then tap on Face ID & Passcode.

Step 2. Under Face ID & Passcode, toggle iPhone Unlock on.

Solution 4. Disable Raise to Wake

Once enabling Raise to Wake, your iPhone would wake up automatically. When you put your device in your pocket or hand, your iPhone might attempt Face ID unlock, but cannot scan any face. Then the issue would happen on your iPhone.

Step 1. Start by tapping on Display & Brightness in Settings of your iPhone.

Step 2. Scroll down and find Raise to Wake, then toggle it off.

Solution 5. Clear the TrueDepth Camera

In this case, you can check that nothing is covering the TrueDepth camera. The thing like dirt, a case, or a screen protector might be cover the TrueDepth camera. You can go to remove the thing on your iPhone to clear the TrueDepth camera.

Solution 6. Add an Alternative Appearance

Face ID will continuously learn as you change. But if you have an appearance that can look vastly different, you can create an alternate appearance so Face ID still recognizes you.

Step 1. Head to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and enter your passcode.

Step 2. Tap on Set Up an Alternate Appearance, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Solution 7. Reset Face ID on iPhone or iPad

To fix your passcode is required to enable Face ID, you can turn off Face ID on your iPhone, then set it up again. It's easy to reset Face ID by following the below steps.

Step 1. Navigate to Settings on your iPhone and tap on Face ID & Passcode.

Step 2. Tap on Reset Face ID, then tap on Set up Face ID to set it up again.

Solution 8. Set up Face ID with a Mask

Face ID works with a mask . If you're wearing a face mask to unlock iPhone, make sure that you have already set up Face ID with a mask.

Step 1. Locate Settings on your iPhone, then tap on Face ID & Passcode.

Step 2. Turn on Face ID with a Mask, then tap on Use Face ID with a Mask.

Step 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up Face ID using the same face scan process.

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Part 3. What to Do If You Forgot Passcode to Enable Face ID?

With Face ID turned on, you can easily unlock your iPhone. When your iPhone keeps asking for passcode to enable Face ID, you can try the aforementioned methods to resolve this issue. However, if you forget the screen passcode you set up, you will run into issues enabling Face ID and get locked out of your iPhone. What to do when you forget the passcode for your iPhone? Here you can use an iPhone passcode unlocker.

When it comes to using a professional iPhone unlocker, MagFone iPhone Unlocker is a trusted name. As an unlocking tool for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, MagFone iPhone Unlocker is capable of removing various screen locks like Face ID in various situations. Here you can use MagFone iPhone Unlocker to delete Face ID when you forget the passcode for your iPhone. Simply follow the below steps to get started.

Step 1 Connect iPhone to Computer and Open MagFone

The first thing is to get your iPhone connected to your computer by using a USB cable. Then launch MagFone iPhone Unlocker on the computer and select the Remove iOS Screen option. After the software detects your device, click on the Start button.

Step 2 Put iPhone into DFU Mode with the Onscreen Steps

For unlocking Face ID, you need to boot your iPhone into DFU mode by following the onscreen instructions. If you cannot put your iPhone into DFU mode, you can click the link on the software to make your device into recovery mode.

Step 3 Download the Matching Firmware Package for iPhone

After that, all the device information of your iPhone appears on the screen. Then check to see if there is anything wrong and you can manually correct it. Then select a firmware and click the Download button to download the firmware package.

Step 4 Start to Remove Face ID from iPhone without Passcode

Finally, click the Unlock button to unzip and verify the firmware package. And MagFone iPhone Unlocker will immediately delete Face ID on your device. Keep your iPhone connected to the computer until the process finishes.

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Conclusion

Simply put, there are many solutions you can try to resolve the issue when your passcode is required to enable Face ID. If you forget the screen passcode, you can use MagFone iPhone Unlocker to delete Face ID and reset Face ID for protecting your device. If you have other questions or solutions, tell us in the comments.