Anyone who has a cell phone that unlocks only with the face (like the iPhone with Face ID), is clear the problem of the last year: with the mask it is impossible to unlock the Lockscreen.And so, what was a great comfort (accessing the phone, but also authorizing transactions and purchases, simply looking at the mobile phone) has become, due to the restrictions related to the pandemic of Covid-19, a complication.To the delight of those who still had an old iPhone equipped with touch ID, therefore unlockable with the fingerprint.
After longing for a long time, Apple finally solved the problem with the release of iOS 14.5.The latest version of the Cupertino mobile operating system, in fact, includes a solution: Face ID becomes less "precise" and allows to unlock the phone even with the mask worn.But with a limitation: it is possible to do it only if you wear an Apple Watch (obviously associated on the phone and already "authenticated" with a previous release or with the insertion of the code).
How does the IPhone unlock with the mask works?
Basically as usual: just fix the screen and facial recognition does the rest.At the time of the release, tactile feedback and a notification on the Apple Watch screen confirm the release of the phone.
It is not necessary to also look at the clock, nor raise it towards you: just have been wearing it.Of course there are a series of obvious conditions to be satisfied: Face ID must detect the presence of a mask on the face, the Apple Watch must be worn on the wrist and unlocked.
What is needed?
An iPhone with Face ID (all those equipped with facial recognition technology can be updated to the latest version of the operating system, given that iOS 14 is compatible with all models from iPhone 6s onwards and that the face ID has made its appearancewith iPhone X) and an Apple Watch Series 3 or subsequent models with Watchos installed 7.4.
How to get the IPhone Unlocking with the mask?
There are two passages.First you need to update your phone to iOS 14.5: It is done as usual from the Settings App, in the General Menu - Software Update.If the night leaves the phone in office and connected to the wifi network it is not necessary to proceed manually to the installation: the iPhone will think about downloading and installing the latest version of the operating system.
Once the update is completed, it is necessary to enable the "Unlock with Apple Watch" function.Obviously it is always done in the Settings app: inside the "Face ID and Code" menu, a new item will have appeared, precisely "Unlock with Apple Watch".Just select the relative switch to enable the function.
Can you be unlocked by others close to me?
Unfortunately yes: obviously lowering the precision of facial recognition, it is inevitable that the sensors can confuse one face with another.For example, if a person close to me, wearing a mask, if he had to hold my phone and watch it, my only presence in the surroundings wearing an unlocked Apple Watch could allow him to access the phone.
Precisely for this reason Apple has decided to send tactile feedback and a notification on the clock: in this way it is possible to immediately notice an unwanted release.And, what further safety measure, the notification offers the possibility of quickly rebuilding the iPhone.
Does it only work for unlocking or even to authorize purchases and transactions?
Only for the release.The function is very fast and reliable, but obviously much less safe than standard facial recognition;And precisely because of the reduced security Apple has decided to limit the function to the release of the phone.For any other operation that requires the face ID (purchases on the App Store, insertion password on safari, or purchases with Apple Pay), it will be necessary to remove the mask or enter the code.
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