iOS 14.5 update brings feature that lets you unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a face mask with your Apple Watch wearing on. This feature is available for iPhone X and later models and also Users with Apple Watch 3 and later will only be able to use the feature.
Features of iOS 14.5 update
New update including features of Siri voices and new emojis.
Apps will now be required to get a user’s permission to track or access the device’s advertising identifiers.
iPhone with Face ID feature will help users get through the day without the need to enter the passcode, in case you’re wearing a face mask.
NOTE :
- Make sure that you have updated your iPhone to the latest iOS 14.5 and bumped your Apple Watch to watchOS 7.4.
- iPhone needs to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
- Apple Watch needs to have a passcode, and wrist detection must be turned on.
- You must be wearing your Apple Watch, and to enable this feature.
How to Setup Unlock with Apple Watch?
Follow These Steps :
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Face ID & Passcode.
- Type your passcode.
- Scroll down to Unlock with Apple Watch.
- Turn on the feature.
- If your watch doesn’t have wrist detection enabled.
- Turn it on.
How to Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch?
Follow These Steps :
- Wake your iPhone by raising it or tapping its screen.
- Glance at your iPhone to unlock it.
- Slide up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to begin using it.
- There’s a vibration on your Apple Watch with a pop on the display.
- You will see iPhone has been unlocked using the Apple Watch.
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