Apple iPhone <\/div><\/span> How to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Mask With Apple Watch<\/div><\/h1>

View this info for help with unlocking your Apple®<\/span> iPhone®<\/span> when a mask prevents Face ID from recognizing your face.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

These steps apply to:

iPhone on iOS 14.5 or newer (Apple iPhone 6 and 6+ aren\x27t supported).<\/div><\/li>

Apple®<\/span> Watch®<\/span> on watchOS 7.4 or newer (Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 aren\x27t supported.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

Make sure you have your Apple Watch nearby, on your wrist, unlocked and passcode protected to complete the steps below.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

Open the
Settings app<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Face ID \x26 Passcode<\/div><\/span> then enter your passcode.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap the
Apple Watch switch<\/div><\/span> switch to turn on.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
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Check for Physical Damage<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>