Apple regularly releases iOS updates for iPhones and major releases come with significant changes, whether in terms of user interface, new features and functionality, or updated internal apps. The company also rolls out incremental updates or minor iOS updates which are mainly focused on bug fixes and security but sometimes also bring new features.

In iOS 15.4 beta 1 update, Apple added a new feature for Face ID functionality which now allows the iPhone to unlock the device with Face ID even when the user is wearing a face mask. The new feature, which is simply called Face ID with a Mask, can easily be enabled on the iPhone through the Settings app.

This is a much-awaited feature in the COVID-19 times as people are frustrated with constantly having to lower the face shield when trying to unlock the iPhone. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to quickly and easily enable and set up Face ID with a mask feature on iPhone.

How to set up Face ID with a mask on Apple iPhone

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your Apple iPhone.

2nd step: In the Settings app, tap on the “Face ID & Passcode” option.

Step 3: In the Face ID & Passcode settings page, toggle the switch to ON for the “use Face ID with a mask” option.

Step 4: On the page that opens automatically, tap on the “Use Face ID with a mask” option, then tap on the “Get started” button.

Step 5: Now position your face until the screen recognizes it, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the face scan.

Step 6: When the scan is complete, tap the “Done” button.

That’s it. You have now successfully activated and configured the Face ID with Mask feature on your iPhone. To confirm this, check that the Use Face ID with a mask toggle button has turned green. Now you can start using the feature and unlock your iPhone without having to remove the mask.