How to Reset Face ID on iPhone X

The new Face ID unlock feature is an all-new method to authenticate on iPhone X. The facial recognition system on the iPhone X works securely and lets you unlock your device with more ease. However, this feature might have some drawbacks and you might experience a few problems as a result when faced with real-life test (just like the Touch ID). In such cases, you might have to delete your Face ID data on your iPhone X to totally get rid of the mathematical representations of your face and set it up all over again so the Face ID problem on your iPhone X can be fixed.

How to Reset Face ID on iPhone X

Resetting the Face ID data on your iPhone X is pretty easy. Read on to learn how to do this the easy way.

How To Reset Face ID on Your iPhone X

To reset Face ID data on your iPhone X, follow the steps below.

  1. First off, open the Settings app on your iPhone X.
  2. Next, tap on the Face ID and Passcode option.
  3. Now, tap on “Reset Face ID.”

That is all. The Face ID data on your iPhone X along with the mathematical representations of your face. Easy as pie.

Note – When you choose to erase or reset your iPhone X using the Find My iPhone tool or you erase all your content and settings, your Face ID data will also be deleted too.

How To Disable Face ID on iPhone X

If you want to quickly disable Face ID o your iPhone X, you can do this easily. There is a quick method you can use to temporarily disable Face ID on your iPhone X. To do this, simply go to Emergency SOS on your device.

So that is all!

From what most experts have said about the Face ID feature on the iPhone X, it is very secure. Although twin tests have emerged with some being able to fool the Face ID and others not. I some cases the other twin who didn’t register for face ID tries to unlock the iPhone X which his/her twin has registered using his/her own face and it worked. In some other cases it didn’t

So what do you think about the Face ID unlock on the iPhone X? Tell us what you think in the comment section below. Thank you.

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