How to Unlock Face ID With a Mask on iPhone

Apple has introduced the iOS 15.4 update for their iPhones. It is a big update seeding with a slew of new features

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The new update bring features that not only enhance the user interface but also are highly utilitarian

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The feature-packed update brings the ability to unlock iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask

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If you use Face ID and also wants to use it with a mask, then here's how you can set it up on your iPhone

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First of all, make sure that your Apple iPhone is running on iOS 15.4 or newer version to use the feature

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Open Settings, then tap on Face ID & Passcode. Now enter the passcode and turn on Face ID with a Mask

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Tap on Use Face ID with a Mask to confirm. Now, add your face with and without wearing a face mask

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Done, you have enabled the settings for unlocking the device while wearing a face mask

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