With the iOS 14.5 update, Apple is finally adding a solution that makes it easier to unlock an iPhone when you’re wearing a mask. Right now, with a face mask on, Face ID does not work, requiring those wearing masks to enter a passcode to unlock their devices, a process that is time consuming and inconvenient.
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he mine is not working after all the settings? having 12 with update 14.5 and series 6 with update 7.4
Thieves can now unlock your phone with ease when they steal the iphone together with your apple watch and track your other valuable stuff that has attached airtags on it 😂😂😂
Bring back touch id
It only works with the iPhone on wifi otherwise it won’t work
The new feature works with iPhone X and later and Apple Watch Series 3 and later.
Can we unlock with series 3?
It is not working. !!! Like many apple things. It worked once. Only once.
I have it all updated but when I have a mask on it just says unlocking but it dosnt do you know why?
I hope that they bring touch id back or at least add retina scan. It’s very annoying
Does that feature work for Iphone x?
Can a person nearby open the iphone if I am wearing the apple watch beside him?
Works with series 2?
I have both my iphone and apple watch updated, buy when I tried to set them up, I kept getting the error saying "Unable to communicate with apple watch". any idea about this?
Its not working !!!!! Watch 6 and pro max 12
Very annoying
You can pay with your Apple Watch though
If you are out and have lte on but wifi off unlock with Apple Watch will give you an error. Wifi needs to be always on? But why?
Just downloaded it and I also have an Apple Watch. Doesn’t work
this feature works too in apple watch series 3? Plz enlighten me
The toggle in my settings for the iPhone unlock is grey, any tips?
It says my watch needs an update but I have no update for my watch
I’m on iOS 14.5 beta developer 8 and it’s says software update required is it coming on 15? My watch is also on the newest update
Let's see how much extra stuff you need to buy to properly use your phone and its features:
Charging brick
MagSafe charger
MagSafe case
Airpods (or earpods at the very least)
Apple Watch if you want to semi-properly unlock your phone and use Apple Pay
iCloud storage for decent cloud storage
Apple Care+ if you want proper care
Meanwhile Apple doing their best to make it impossible for you to repair your phone at independent repair shops.