Face ID is a very interesting feature in Apple devices. Specific Apple devices can be easily unlocked using Face ID and much more. In this post you will learn more about what Face ID is, how to set it up and use it.
What is Face ID?
Apple has introduced Face ID feature on iPhone instead of Touch ID from iPhone 10. By hearing the name you can understand what is Face ID and what its function can be. Phone Unlock, Payment Authentication, etc. can be done using Face ID as a means of authentication with Face ID feature. Apple claims that Face ID is a more advanced and secure technology than Touch ID.
Devices that have Face ID
Face ID’s journey began in 2016 with the iPhone X (10). After that, Face ID can be seen on many models of iPhone and iPad. This Face ID can be used to unlock iOS devices as well as to purchase and authenticate. The iPhones and iPads that currently support Face ID are:
- IPhone X, XR, XS and X Max
- IPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- IPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- IPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max
- IPad Pro 11-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
- IPad Pro 12.9 inches (3rd and 4th generation)
- In general, some newer models of iPhone and iPad have Face ID
Rules for setting up Face ID
Setting up Face ID on iPhone and iPad is a very simple process. Let’s find out how to setup Face ID very easily-
- Open the Settings app on iPhone or iPad
- Select the Face ID and Passcode option and enter the passcode of your desired device
- Tap the Set Up Face ID option
- Hold your phone in front of your face in portrait orientation (eg vertically)
- Tap Start and proceed
- Slowly turn your head and complete the scanning in the round preview frame displayed on the screen
- Then complete this process by tapping Dawn
- If the passcode is not already set, set a passcode so that the passcode can be used if Face ID does not work.
Use Face ID Wearing a mask
There was no opportunity to use Face ID after mask before. However, during the coronavirus epidemic, even wearing a mask with iOS 15.4, the benefit of unlocking the phone with Face ID is available. However, this feature only works on iOS 15.4 and later and iPhone 12 and later.
To use Face ID when wearing a mask, go to Settings and enter the Face ID and Passcode menu. Then turn on the switch next to Face ID with a mask. Then complete the scanning of your face again.
Alternate Appearance Set
After scanning Face ID, another face can be scanned as an alternative look. This feature has many uses. First you can register your face well if you want, then you can set the face id to unlock using the face of a trusted person. You can set an alternate presence by entering the Settings, Face ID and Passcode menus and selecting an Optional Presence option.
He also has the opportunity to use Face ID while wearing glasses. You can do another scan with your glasses so that Face ID can recognize you. Read your glasses first and then tap the Add glasses option to complete the scan and use this feature.
Use of Face ID
Face ID is set up, now let’s learn about some of the uses of Face ID.
First, you can unlock your iPhone or iPad using Face ID. Phone lock can be opened with the help of Face ID by looking at the screen. After unlocking the Apple device with Face ID, the lock icon on the top of the phone is unlocked.
Second, purchase or payment authentication can be done using Face ID. Face ID can also be used as part of the verification process when downloading something from the App Store or iTunes Store.
Again, Face ID can be used for apps that require your information or passcode. This means that you can use Face ID to give a specific feature of the app or a specific permission to the app. Also, Face ID serves as an authentication method for auto-filling an app or website.