Face ID is a relatively new feature of the iPhone that has proven to be very useful for many people. With Face ID, you don’t have to worry about remembering your password or entering it every time you want to unlock your iPhone. Instead, the iPhone uses its front-facing camera to recognize your face and grant you access to your device.

However, there may be times when you want to disable Face ID on your iPhone. Perhaps you’re concerned about someone else being able to access your phone if they know your passcode, or maybe you just don’t want to use Face ID for personal reasons. Whatever the reason, disabling Face ID on your iPhone is easy to do.

Here’s how to disable Face ID on an iPhone:

Step 1: Go to Settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap “Face ID & Passcode”: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Face ID & Passcode.” You will be prompted to enter your passcode to proceed.

Step 3: Disable Face ID: In the Face ID & Passcode menu, you will see an option labeled “Use Face ID for:” with multiple settings. If you want to disable Face ID completely, toggle off each of the settings listed. You can also individually toggle off Face ID for specific options like Unlock iPhone and iTunes & App Store.

Step 4: Confirm your choice: Once you have disabled Face ID, you will be prompted to confirm that you want to turn it off. Tap “Turn Off Face ID” to confirm.

That’s it! Your Face ID is now disabled. If you change your mind later and want to re-enable Face ID, simply go back to the same settings menu and toggle the switch for each option back on.

It’s important to remember that disabling Face ID will not delete the facial data that was previously collected. If you want to remove your facial data entirely, you can reset Face ID under the Face ID & Passcode settings. Select “Reset Face ID” and follow the prompts to complete the process.