In this guide, we show you how you can disable Face ID on iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. Here you will learn how you can turn off Face ID for specific features, disable it temporarily, and permanently.
Disable Face ID on iPhone
Turn off Face ID permanently
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap on the Face ID & Passcode option.
- Enter your iPhone’s passcode.
- Tap on Reset Face ID option.
- Confirm when prompted.
That’s it, Face ID is now turned off on your iPhone 17, and you will not be asked to scan your face.
Turn off Face ID for specific features
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap on the Face ID & Passcode option.
- Under the Use Face ID for section, turn off the toggles for features you don’t want to use Face ID for.
You can disable Face ID for iPhone Unlock, iTunes & App Store, Contactless & Payments, Password AutoFill, and Other Apps.
When you tap on Other Apps, you can turn off Face ID for specific apps.
Temporarily Disable Face ID on iPhone
To temporarily disable Face ID on your iPhone, follow these steps.
- Press and hold the Side button and Volume Up buttons together.
- Keep holding the buttons until the power off screen appears.
As soon as the power off screen appears, Face ID will get disabled, and you will need to enter your device’s passcode to unlock it.
This is great for situations when you want to turn off Face ID to prevent anyone from forcibly unlocking your device.
That’s it, this is how you can permanently or temporarily turn off Face ID on your iPhone or iPad and disable it for specific features.
