Apple produces premium technology with enormous functionality, thanks to which you can have fun, work, and protect your data. For some reason, the protection of personal information is the last thing people think about, but this lasts exactly until you-know-who, you-know-where, takes the bait. In this material we will tell you everything about the lock screen password for iPhone and iPad.
A password on the lock screen guarantees data security even when the Find My iPhone function is not activated, which must be enabled on all Apple devices, be it an iPad without an LTE module or a MacBook. Of course, it will be much easier for owners of devices with Touch ID, but believe me, entering a combination of four or six digits every time you unlock the device may someday save your data from prying eyes.
How to set a password on iPhone
There are different types of passwords used on a smartphone:
- The iPhone is automatically blocked after a limited period of time. To gain access to it again, the user must enter the unlock password.
- Apple ID account.
- A password that can be used to set various restrictions on the use of the smartphone. It may, for example, be associated with a ban on viewing certain sites or launching specific applications.
The user must carefully store all established passwords. It is convenient to write them down and keep them in a safe place.
By watching the video you can see how to set or change the password on an iPhone
Passcode
To install this code, you must do the following:
- Go to settings.
- Open the “Basic” section.
- Click on the line “Password protection”.
- Open the password setting screen. The “Simple Password” option determines the method by which the combination will be created. If it is active, then you will need to specify 4 digits. Otherwise, you can specify an alphanumeric code consisting of more characters. In most cases, users prefer the shorter option.
- Now you need to click on the line “Enable password”. An input screen will open.
- On the numeric keypad that opens, enter a four-digit combination. You need to come up with it yourself. After entering the last digit, a confirmation window will appear. You need to re-enter the same combination of numbers. If both strings match, the password will be confirmed.
- Next, set the blocking time. It can happen immediately or after a specified number of minutes. It should be taken into account that the faster the lock works, the higher the level of security of the smartphone.
It is recommended to check how the blocking will work. To do this, you must first lock your phone, then unlock it by entering the password code set on your smartphone.
When setting a password, you can set additional settings by selecting the appropriate tab. If you select the “Erase data” option, then after ten unsuccessful login attempts, all user information from the phone will be erased.
You will be asked to confirm whether to activate this option. If the user is determined to use it, he must confirm its activation.
Fingerprint
To set the fingerprint to be used for unlocking, you need to follow these steps:
- You need to make sure that the surface of the Home button is clean. There should be no stains of grease or dirt on it.
- Enter settings.
- Select the line “Touch-ID and passcode” and click on it. When entering the section, you will be required to enter a valid password code.
- In the section settings, you need to click on the “Add fingerprint” command. Now the phone will be ready to enter a fingerprint, which will be used to unlock it. To do this, take the iPhone in your hand in the usual way and place your finger on the Home button. When performing this action, no button is pressed.
- After a few seconds, the iPhone will respond with vibration. Now you need to repeat the touches, slightly changing the position of the finger. This must be done several times.
- Next, a message will be displayed on the screen stating that the user must take the gadget in the position in which it is unlocked and press the Home button with his finger again. Now you will need to do this in a different way - touch the top of the fingertip, and not the middle. This completes the fingerprint entry.
If for any reason the scanning could not be completed, you need to perform the procedure again, using another fingerprint.
Face ID
Using this type of identification allows you to unlock your phone with just one glance at it. This method of identity verification can be used in other cases, for example, when confirming payment for purchases from a phone.
The principle of operation is based on the fact that a photograph of the owner’s face is stored in the gadget’s memory. The iPhone is able to recognize the owner with glasses, with a beard, with a hat on, and in other situations. In this case, artificial intelligence algorithms are used for identification.
To set up Face ID recognition, you need to go to settings, then click on “Touch-ID and passcode.” Various options will become available that are used to unlock.
Next, you need to enter the already set password code and go to the Face ID settings by tapping on the corresponding line. Next, you need to follow the phone's instructions. You will need to take a photograph of your face. The smartphone will remember it and use this unlocking method.
This feature is available starting from iOS 11 version. In some cases, it can be activated on earlier versions by hacking the smartphone. However, you need to understand. That this operation will worsen his performance.
Application password
The iOS operating system can control the time. Which the user holds in specific positions. You can set its limit value. Once the limit is reached, a screen appears asking you to enter a password. To set such passwords, perform the following steps:
- Go to settings.
- Activate the screen time tracking function.
- Enter the combination that will be used as a password.
- Open statistics on the use of various applications. Mark those programs for which the password will be used.
- For each of the access offers under consideration, set the required time limit. After clicking on the “Add” button, the password will be activated.
It is permissible to use such a restriction not for individual applications, but for categories. For example. Limits may apply to the following: Social Media, Gaming, or Performance. To do this, select “Program limits” in the screen time mode settings. After clicking on “Limits”, select the desired categories.
After setting restrictions, the icons of these programs will be grayed out. This feature is available in iOS 12 or later.
What to do if you forgot your password
If the user has forgotten his security code, it can be recovered using the iTunes utility. To do this, you need to connect the gadget to the PC, having previously activated the recovery mode - turn off the smartphone, hold down the “Home” button, connect the device to the PC without releasing the “Home” button. Next, in iTunes itself, you need to click on the iPhone icon and click on the “iPhone recovery” icon.
Naturally, with such an operation, all data from the gadget will be erased, but all of it can be restored from an iCloud backup.
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For several years he worked in mobile phone stores of two large operators. I understand tariffs well and see all the pitfalls. I love gadgets, especially Android ones.
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Will all data on my phone be erased when I recover my password using iCloud?
Yes, when you reset your password, all data is deleted. They can be restored from a backup.
Can I use letters in a 4-character password?
No, simple codes only use numbers.
What does a complex password (6 digits) mean?
In this security code, you can specify both numbers and letters.
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How to change the password on iPhone
To change the password, you need to go to the section where it was set. On newer devices, go to settings for this. Then in “Touch-ID and passcode”. In older ones, in the settings select the “Basic” section, then “Password”.
Next, the settings page opens. When you click on “Change”, you will be able to set a new password. To do this, you need to enter the old password code, then select the type of the new one: four-digit numeric or alphanumeric, having an arbitrary length.
Then the password is entered. This must be done twice, and in both cases the same combination must be entered. Once confirmed, the new password will take effect.
The video talks about setting a password for applications
Passcode
A passcode is a standard data protection measure that is used on all Apple iPhone models, regardless of year of manufacture. The password is a 6-digit combination. They are quite easy for the owner to remember, but at the same time difficult for an outsider to guess.
To put a password on a photo on an iPhone, you need to activate the Guided Access function. It allows you to open only certain photos on your smartphone, while preventing you from scrolling through images without a passcode.
To perform the operation, you must use the following instructions:
- Open your phone settings.
- Go to the "Basic" section.
- Select “Universal Access” and then “Guided Access”.
- Move the slider next to the title of the same name to the right.
- Tap on the words “Passcode Settings”, and then – “Set Guided Access Passcode”.
- All that remains is to set a password and save the settings.
After activating Guided Access, users who get their hands on your smartphone will not be able to leave the currently open application. This way they will not have access to photos and other personal data.
Energy-saving mode and auto-lock screen
In the power-saving state of the phone, the auto-lock time is 30 seconds, and this interval cannot be changed.
This is not a bug, the developers made sure that the phone lasts as long as possible before connecting to the charger. In order to remove the restriction, you only need to turn off the energy saving mode.
Via Assistive Touch
In addition, the iPhone lock screen can be used using Assistive Touch. This option is activated not only through Siri, but also manually. This is a pretty simple task.
To implement it you need:
- Open the “Settings” of your smartphone.
- Switch to “General” - “Universal Access”.
- Tap on the line that says Assistive Touch.
- Switch the toggle switch to the “On” state. It should turn green.
Nothing more is required. In fact, activating an iPhone screen lock is as easy as shelling pears.
Types of blocking
First, it’s worth understanding that screen locking can be different. Currently there are:
- auto-lock;
- normal blocking (same as the first option, but activated manually);
- blocking a smartphone if lost or stolen.
The iPhone lock screen does not allow a person to log into the system. The most effective way to protect data is the last option. With it, you don't have to worry about your device being hacked. It will be useless.
Types of unlocking
First of all, let's look at regular blocking and automatic blocking. You can remove it every time:
- numeric password;
- fingerprint;
- graphic key;
- activating the screen by pressing the Home button.
The last method is highly not recommended. With it, anyone can easily gain access to the data of the owner of a mobile phone.
Accordingly, in the lock settings you can disable the screen lock on your iPhone if necessary. The most commonly used password is a numeric one. But if necessary, you can set access to your smartphone through a photo or fingerprint. These are more reliable approaches to solving the problem.
Auto-lock function
How to activate auto-lock on iPhone and what needs to be done for this? Auto-lock – programmed shutdown of the display after a set period of time (with an iPhone this will take a minute). To change this setting:
- Go to "Settings".
- Next, go to “Screen and Brightness”.
- Select Auto-Lock.
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You can activate (deactivate) auto-locking, as well as set the desired interval within 30 seconds. - 5 minutes.
In this video you can learn more about iPhone auto-locking:
Apple ID password
The Apple ID password is set when creating an account. We won’t write here how to register an Apple ID - there is an article on our website that tells in detail how to create an account through iTunes and directly from your smartphone. A more pressing issue is the issue of recovering a forgotten Apple ID password.
How to change your password if you remember your credentials
To change your Apple ID password, you need to do this:
Step 1
. Go to the account management page and log in - enter the Apple ID itself and its password.
Step 2
. Answer a couple of security questions - the same way you answered them when registering.
If you do not remember the answers to the security questions you have asked, you can reset these questions and set new ones. To reset, it will be enough to answer just one of 3 questions - any of the user’s choice.
Step 4
. A window will appear - in its fields you will need to enter the current password (once) and the new one (twice).
The Apple ID password requirements are quite strict. The new password must be 8 characters (minimum), include numbers, upper and lowercase Latin letters, and not be similar
not for any password that has been used with this identifier over the past year.
Step 5
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Having managed to select a combination that meets the requirements, click on “ Change password...
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No more confirmation is needed - the next time you try to download the application, you will have to enter a new Apple ID password.
