Fixed: Your Passcode Is Required to Enable Face ID

Coming with iPhone X and later versions, Face ID provides a stress-free way to bypass screen lock without interacting with your screen. Despite the convenience it brings out, there are negative reports about it and a common one is the error “Your passcode is required to enable Face ID” that pops up when a user is trying to unlock his or her screen using Face ID. Are you having a similar issue and need a guide on how to fix it? You are on the right page. This post will discuss the reasons for such an annoying issue, along with its solutions.

Why Does iPhone Say Passcode Required to Enable Face ID

Above are 2 classic cases of "iPhone requires passcode to enable Face ID", which are caused by different reasons. Let’s divide into the possible causes of such an issue now.

• You just power on or reboot your iPhone.
• It’s been 48 hours since I last unlocked my iPhone.
• You haven’t used the screen passcode to unlock your iPhone in the last 6.5 days and you haven’t used Face ID or Touch ID in the last 4 hours.
• Your iPhone is locked remotely via iCloud.
• Face ID fails to unlock your iPhone after 5 attempts, leading to above case 2 reported on Reddit.
• Enable Emergency SOS or view your Medical ID.
• There are iOS glitches that cause the issue described in Case 1 (Apple Forum) above.
• There is dirt or dust on the TrueDepth camera.
• The screen protector is uneven or cracked.

Fix and Prevent "Your Passcode Is Required to Enable Face ID" [Passcode Required]

Enter the screen passcode first and then follow the fixes below to avoid the "your passcode is required to enable Face ID" issue next time.

Tip 1: Disable Face ID on iPhone with Passcode

This is the ultimate solution to completely avoid "your passcode is required to enable Face ID". If Face ID is unnecessary to you or you don’t want to encounter the issue anymore, simply turn off Face ID in Settings.

• Open the Settings app and choose Face ID & Passcode.
• Type in the device passcode when prompted.
• Hit Reset Face ID to turn it off.

Tip 2: Keep TrueDepth Camera Clean

The dust or dirt can stop the TrueDepth Camera from detecting your face properly, resulting in failed Face ID attempts. Finally, you are asked for the passcode to activate Face ID again. So, use a clean napkin to slightly wipe the surface of your phone camera.

Tip 3: Turn Off Raise to Wake

An iPhone with the raise to wake feature enabled on it automatically scans for Face ID with or without your notice whenever it detects a screen lift. Failure to validate your face five consecutive times would result in “Your passcode is required to enable Face ID” issue just as suggested in the first part above. To avoid that, you can turn off the Raise to Wake feature.

• Initiate the Settings panel launch on your iPhone or iPad.
• Swipe down the subsequent interface and select Display & Brightness.
• Head to the part where you have Raise to Wake and toggle the icon beside it to turn the feature off.

Tip 4: Set Up an Alternative Appearance

The underlying issue could possibly pop up because you appear too artificial. For instance, when you wear glasses and try to bypass screen lock using Face ID, your iPhone may fail to recognize you. To resolve this, it’s suggested that you set up an alternative appearance for the new look via the steps below.

• Hit the gear icon on your home screen to launch Settings.
• Head down to Face ID & Passcode and click on the corresponding icon.
• Provide your Screen Passcode when the prompt comes up.
• Next, select Set Up an Alternative Appearance and continue with the onscreen guide.

Tip 5: Remove All Existing Face ID and Set Up New Ones

Since iOS bugs could cause your device not to recognize your face and in turn request for a screen passcode to bypass the screen lock. You can try to clear the current Face ID settings and set up a new Face ID. To do these:

• Proceed to the Face ID & Passcode menu from the settings panel on your iPhone/iPad.
• Enter your Screen Passcode as requested on the subsequent screen.
• Next, head to where you have Reset Face ID and click on it.
• Once Face ID reset is completed, try setting up Face ID again.

Tip 6: Update iOS

If you haven’t updated your iOS for a long period or met the problem after an system update, consider getting the latest verison iOS to fix the issue. To update your iOS, here’s the simple instructional guide you have to follow:

• Head to the Settings app screen.
• Scroll down to the next screen and choose General from the options shown on your display screen.
• Click Software Update > Download and Install.

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Conclusion

Entering screen passcode over and over again instead of using Face ID can be tiring. To avoid such, when you face the Your Passcode Required to Enable Face ID issue, we suggest that you use any of the pro tips recommended above. If you don’t have access to your screen passcode to get rid of the prompt, Passixer iPhone Unlocker can help you bypass screen lock without passcode or Face ID. You should try the software out!