As the title says. It doesn’t make sense… Thoughts on why Apple have done this?
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Why can’t I protect my settings app with faceID like I can any other app???
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I have never thought about this one, but you raise a really good point. I’d argue this, out of most apps, should be one that most certainly can be protected with Face ID.
All I can put it down to is Apple’s continued lack of care and attention to detail. Perhaps raise it with their Suggestions/Feedback website?
All I can put it down to is Apple’s continued lack of care and attention to detail. Perhaps raise it with their Suggestions/Feedback website?
What happens when Face ID fails for some reason? Injury to your face or damage to the camera for example.
When Face ID fails, you will be asked for your passcode.
See both sides of this double edged sword, but lean the direction Apple went with this.
The really important stuff is behind passcode/biometrics, adding another layer to this for the app could be trouble when stuff hits the fan and need to get into System Settings and one is fumbling around trying to get authenticated. And iirc, entering the passcode has same rules as elsewhere re passcodes, the more failed attempts, the longer the time-out.
Settings is too important to make it too hard to get into when really need to get in.
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You can use Screentime to restrict and hide some key services including iCloud.
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Not really. I’ve set it up as I want and occasionally I have to use Screentime to allow me into settings, mainly iCloud. Being able to hide settings such as passcode change is essential.