How to Remove and Reset Face ID on Apple iPhone 8

Did you go wrong when you set the Face ID the first time? Or are you tired to put off the mask to use Face ID to unlock your Apple iPhone 8? And now, you want to disable the Face ID. Whatever your reasons are, read this article to learn how to remove Face ID on your Apple iPhone 8 X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR or iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, anmd iPhone 15.

Part I: What is Face ID?

If the new Apple iPhone 8 is your first-ever iPhone, or if you have neither upgraded your Apple iPhone 8 from the 6/7/8 series nor have kept abreast with the happenings in the Apple world, you might wonder what this newfangled thing called Face ID is.

Face ID is an authentication system that came with iPhone X for the first time, and then the Apple iPhone 8 13, the Apple iPhone 8 14, and now the Apple iPhone 8 15. Like Touch ID that uses your fingerprints, Face ID uses your face metrics to authenticate you for everything, the way Touch ID does.

Face ID is not a new and advanced version of Touch ID, but a completely different authentication system that utilizes a different component what Apple calls a TrueDepth camera to scan your face metrics. Face ID is not available on phones with Touch ID (iPhone SE 2022 today) and Touch ID is not available on iPhones that come with Face ID as their authentication mechanism.

Part II: What Can You Do with Face ID?

Most of us know that we can unlock iPhone with our face via Face ID instead of a thumbprint or passcode. But actually, Face ID does more than just that. Let us learn more cool things you can do with Face ID, which helps you to make a decision if you still want to disable it. Here‘s what you can do on your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11 with Face ID:

II.I Unlock Your Apple iPhone 8

As an authentication mechanism, Face ID enables you to unlock your Apple iPhone 8 13 /iPhone 12/iPhone 11 with a look. How to do that? Here are the steps:

Step 1: Pick your Apple iPhone 8 up in your hands or tap the screen to wake it up.

Step 2: Look at the iPhone.

When the lock symbol changes to the unlocked position, you can swipe up to unlock your Apple iPhone 8 using Face ID and get to the Home Screen.

Note that Face ID will not work in landscape mode on an iPhone.

II.II Making Purchases Using Face ID on Your Apple iPhone 8

Face ID allows you to authenticate yourself to make purchases in the App Store, Book Store, and iTunes Store and use Apple Pay wherever supported.

How to use Face ID on Apple iPhone 8 to make purchases in App Store, Book Store, and iTunes Store

Step 1: Check if Face ID is enabled for purchases in these stores by going to Settings > Face ID and Passcode and ensuring that iTunes and App Store are toggled On.

Step 2: On any of these stores, when you tap on the option to buy some content, a payment confirmation popup will be displayed along with instructions to authenticate yourself using Face ID.

The instructions are simple: press the side button twice to authenticate yourself using your Face ID and make the purchase.

When done, a satisfying ting and a checkmark will confirm the action.

How to use Face ID on Apple iPhone 8 to pay with Apple Pay

Step 1: If Apple Pay is supported by banking institutions in your country, you can set it up by adding a supported bank‘s credit card, debit card, or prepaid card to the Wallet app on your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11.

Step 2: When a card is added and ready to use, check that Apple Pay is enabled under Settings > Face ID and Passcode.

Step 3: For App Store/ Book Store/ iTunes Store purchases, it works as always, you double-press the Side Button to authenticate and use your default card.

Step 4: Look at your Apple iPhone 8 to authenticate yourself using your Face ID and make the purchase.

Step 5: When paying at retail outlets, hold your Apple iPhone 8 (top being close to the reader) and wait for the checkmark and Done message.

Step 6: To pay using Apple Pay on websites, choose Apple Pay as the payment method, double press the Side Button, look at your Apple iPhone 8, and wait for the Done message and checkmark to finish the process.

II.III Lowering Ringer and Alarm Volume Automatically

Face ID also enables what Apple calls Attention Aware features that are conveniences afforded to users who have a Face ID enabled iPhone.

Setting up and using Attention Aware features is easy:

Step 1: Go to Settings > Face ID and passcode.

Step 2: Toggle Require Attention For Face ID On.

Step 3: Toggle Attention Aware Features On.

That‘s it. Now, when you get a call and your Apple iPhone 8 13 is ringing loud, looking at your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11 will cause it to lower the volume. When an alarm goes off, you can lower the volume by simply looking at your Apple iPhone 8. Additionally, your Apple iPhone 8 screen will not dim or switch off for the duration you are looking at it. This means you can now read those books on Kindle without constantly tapping the screen for it to stay awake.

II.IV Filling Passwords in Safari Automatically Using Face ID

Face ID also allows users to fill passwords in Safari automatically for a faster and more convenient login experience on your Apple iPhone 8 with Face ID.

Step 1: Go to Settings > Face ID and Passcode and toggle Password Autofill On.

Step 2: Now, when you use Safari to open a website that requires a login, tapping the username field or password field will bring up the keyboard, and on top of that keyboard there will be your credentials for the website if you have saved them in iCloud Passwords. Tap the credentials.

Step 3: Look at your Apple iPhone 8 to authenticate yourself with Face ID and Safari will autofill the credentials for you.

II.V Animojis and Memojis

Up until now, we saw how Face ID enables productivity features and how convenient it is to use it. Now, we come to the fun part - Animojis. Apple launched Face ID in 2017 on the Apple iPhone 8 X with much fanfare and a huge part of that fanfare was Animojis. Over time, Apple brought new capabilities to the Apple iPhone 8 and added Memojis alongside Animojis.

Animojis are animated emojis. These are made possible with advanced algorithms enabled by the TrueDepth camera in Face ID. Animated emojis or Animojis can mimic your facial expressions and you can use them in your message conversations in apps.

Here‘s how to send Animojis in conversations on your new iPhone 13/12/11:

Step 1: Open a message conversation in the Messages app.

Step 2: Tap the Memoji button (a character in a yellow frame) and swipe to select the desired Animoji/ Memoji you want to send.

Step 3: Tap the Record button and you now have 30 seconds to do what you want with your face and the character will reproduce it on screen for you.

Step 4: When done, the Record button changes to Send:

Tap Send to send your first Memoji/ Animoji.

Part III: How to Remove Face ID on Apple iPhone 8

For all the hardware and software that make for a great experience for nearly all users around the world, Face ID can have its fair share of issues. Sometimes, your face might not get recognized, sometimes it might not work altogether.

Lately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen how Face ID struggles to work for us, and why? Because it cannot scan our faces with masks! So, it makes sense to remove Face ID from our iPhones and rely solely on passcodes. Alternatively, you want to reset your Face ID on your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11 and set it again if you have put on some ‘COVID weight’ owing to working from home.

Most of the time, the best and the simplest thing you can do to resolve your hardware and software issues is to restart the Apple iPhone 8 device in question. To restart your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11, long-press the Side Button until the power slider appears and drag it to shut the Apple iPhone 8 device off. Then, use the Side Button to start the phone again.

Sometimes, the issues have a way of persisting, and a restart does not resolve them. the TrueDepth system might have developed a fault and Face ID might stop working. Or you got the dreaded “problem detected with TrueDepth camera” message on your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11. In that case, you would like to know how to reset and remove Face ID on your Apple iPhone 8 13 to see if that helps, before you are required to go to an Apple Store for service.

Step 1: Go to Settings > Face ID and Passcode.

Step 2: Scroll and tap the option “Reset Face ID” to remove Face ID on your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11.

Part IV: How to Set Up Face ID on Your Apple iPhone 8

Sometimes, you may just want to disable Face ID temporarily or the issue gets solved, and want to activate Face ID again. Setting up a Face ID on your Apple iPhone 8 13 is easy. To set up Face ID, sit in a comfortable spot with adequate lighting and follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to Settings > Face ID and Passcode and enter your passcode. If you have not set up a passcode yet, you will necessarily have to create one now before proceeding forward.

Step 2: Tap Set Up Face ID to start the process.

Step 3: Hold your Apple iPhone 8 in the portrait orientation at about an arm‘s length away from your face and then tap Get Started.

Step 4: Adjust to have your face inside the shown circle and then slowly rotate your head in a smooth motion to complete the circle. This step will be done one more time.

Step 5: When done, tap Done.

In case you are getting the following error:

There are a few things you can try to resolve this, you can try to update your Apple iPhone 8 13/12/11 to the latest iOS. At this point, you may even try running a beta version to see if that helps. If you are running a beta version, you may downgrade back to the release version to see if that resolves the error. Betas can both make and break things.

If this does not resolve it, you need to take the Apple iPhone 8 device to the nearest service center. The TrueDepth camera system has components that might have been damaged or might not be working properly, for whatever reason, and the service personnel is equipped to resolve this issue for you at the earliest.

Part V: The Bottom Line

Face ID is more than a nifty authentication system in iPhones (and iPads) and brings some unique features that are not found in previous Touch ID enabled devices and enable the users to interact with people (Animojis and Memojis) and with the Apple iPhone 8 (user authentication via facial metrics, Attention Aware features) in new ways. There are times when this does not work as expected, and you can reset and remove Face ID if you feel this is not your cup of tea. Apple iPhone 8 can be used solely with passcodes if you want. If you find that your screen is locked and you can‘t unlock it, you can always find help in tools such as Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS). So go ahead, use the new Face ID on your Apple iPhone 8 with confidence, and enjoy a more secure experience on your new iPhone than ever before.

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How to Bypass Apple iPhone 8 Passcode Easily [Video Inside]

If you have forgotten the passcode of your Apple iPhone 8, then don’t worry! You are not the only one. It happens with plenty of iOS users every now and then. Lately, we have received lots of feedback from our readers asking for a solution to bypass Apple iPhone 8. Therefore, we thought of compiling an informative post to help you bypass the Apple iPhone 8 passcode without much trouble. Go ahead and follow these hassle-free methods to perform an Apple iPhone 8 bypass.

Part 1: How to bypass Apple iPhone 8 passcode with Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock? (iOS 15.4)

Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock is an extremely secure and easy-to-use application that can help you bypass locked screens within minutes. Afterward, you can simply use your phone by resetting its lock. It provides a reliable way to update your phone’s firmware without causing any complications. The application can also be used to resolve plenty of other Apple iPhone 8-related issues. The only disadvantage you should notice is that your data will be wiped out after using this tool. So, you’d better backup it before.

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Compatible with every leading iOS device, it runs on all major iOS versions. Since Dr.Fone has an easy-to-use interface, it can simply resolve your issues without much trouble. You can restore your phone and perform an Apple iPhone 8 bypass with Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock by following these steps.

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Step 1. Download Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock on your Mac or Windows system from its official website. After installing it, launch it whenever you need to bypass the Apple iPhone 8 lock. Click on the option of “Screen Unlock“ from the welcome screen.

Step 2. Connect your Apple iPhone 8 to the system and let the application detect it automatically. Click on the “Unlock iOS Screen” button whenever you need to initiate the operation.

Step 3. After your phone is detected, you need to activate the DFU mode as instructed by the on-screen steps.

Step 4. In the next window, you have to provide basic information regarding your iOS device. Here, supply relevant information related to your phone (like device model, firmware, and more). Click on the “Download” button to get the firmware update for your phone.

Step 5. Wait for a while as the application will download the firmware update for your phone. Once it is done, click on the “Unlock Now” button.

Step 6. Simply provide the on-screen confirmation code to initiate the process.

Step 7. As soon as it is completed, you will be notified by the interface. You can also repeat the process by clicking on the “Try Again” button.

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Part 2: How to bypass the Apple iPhone 8 passcode with Siri? (iOS 8.0 – iOS 10.1)

If you are an avid user of Apple products, then the chances are that you must have already heard of this Apple iPhone 8 hack. If you are running a device on iOS 8.0 to iOS 10.1, then you can take the assistance of Siri to bypass the Apple iPhone 8 lock. Even though this is not a secure way to surpass your phone’s lock screen, it doesn’t restore or erase your data in the process. You can follow these steps to bypass the Apple iPhone 8 passcode with Siri.

Step 1. Firstly, hold the Home button on our phone to activate Siri. Speak a command like “Siri, what time is it?” to ask the present time. Now, tap on the clock icon.

Step 2. It will open an interface for the world clock feature. From here, add another clock.

Step 3. Simply provide a textual input while searching for the city and tap on the “Select all” button.

Step 4. From all the provided features, select the option of “Share” to continue.

Step 5. Tap on the message icon to draft a new message.

Step 6. A new interface for message draft would be opened. In the “To” field, type something and tap the return button on the keyboard.

Step 7. As your text will turn green, tap on the add icon again.

Step 8. From the next interface, select the option of “Create New Contact”.

Step 9. While adding a new contact, tap on the contact photo icon and choose “Add Photo”.

Step 10. From the photo library, browse your albums.

Step 11. Wait for 3-5 seconds before pressing the home button again. This will lead you to the home screen of your device.

Part 3: How to bypass the Apple iPhone 8 passcode with iTunes?

Another popular way to restore your Apple iPhone 8 is by taking the assistance of iTunes. Needless to say, even though you would be able to bypass the Apple iPhone 8 passcode, the technique will wipe the data on your device. Though, if you have already taken a backup of your data, then you can choose to restore it after performing an Apple iPhone 8 bypass. Do it by following these instructions.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your system and connect it with a USB/lightning cable.

Step 2. Hold the Home button on your Apple iPhone 8 and while pressing it, connect it to your system. This will display a connect-to-iTunes symbol.

Step 3. After connecting your phone to the system, iTunes will automatically recognize it and display the following message. Simply click on the “Restore” button.

Step 4. Furthermore, you can choose to restore content from a previous backup as well. Go to iTunes Summary section and click on the “Restore Backup” button.

Step 5. Agree with the pop-up message and erase all the previous content on your phone.

Part 4: How to bypass Apple iPhone 8 passcode with Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit?

This might be new to you, but there are a few forensic toolkits in the market that can help you perform Apple iPhone 8 bypass without much trouble. One of the most reliable options is the Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit. Though, in order to use it, you need to download its licensed version from its website right.

Later, you can simply connect your phone to the system and run the forensic tool. From the welcome screen, select the option of “Get Passcode”. This will run an encrypted command and provide a passcode to your phone that can be used to unlock it.

Wrap it up

After following these solutions, you would be able to bypass the Apple iPhone 8 lock without any trouble. You can simply choose your preferred option and perform an Apple iPhone 8 bypass. If you are not able to unlock your phone with Siri, then use Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock. It is an extremely safe option to help you bypass the Apple iPhone 8 passcode and overcome various iOS-related problems.

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How to Unlock Apple iPhone 8 Without Passcode?

It’s a frustrating situation where you forgot your Apple iPhone 8’s passcode and are now unable to unlock it. Unfortunately, if you are experiencing this situation with your Apple iPhone 8, you must be looking to learn how to unlock Apple iPhone 8 without a passcode.

There are many ways to unlock the Apple iPhone 8 without a passcode. You not only do it with the help of iPhone’s stock features like Find My Apple iPhone 8 or iTunes, but you can also use third-party methods to unlock the Apple iPhone 8 lock screen.

So, let’s get straight to the different methods to unlock the Apple iPhone 8 lock screen.

4 Easy Methods to Unlock Apple iPhone 8 without Passcode

Following are the four different methods to unlock Apple iPhone 8 without a passcode:

Method #1: Unlock iPhone Screen Passcode With iTunes

Unlocking an iPhone through iTunes is one of the most common ways. If you have forgotten your Apple iPhone 8 passcode, you can use iTunes to erase your device and reset it to its factory settings. This will remove the passcode, but it will also delete all of your data. If your device has a backup, you can use iTunes to restore your data after erasing your device.

Follow the steps to do this.

1. First, connect your Apple iPhone 8 to your computer and launch iTunes. You will have to install it if you don’t have it on your computer. For installation, click here and download
2. Once you launch iTunes, you see few devices available to connect. So, select your device from the list.
3. Now you will have two options under your Apple iPhone 8’s specifications. So you will have to click on the other option named Restore iPhone.
4. By clicking this button, you will be asked again for confirmation. After confirmation, iTunes will wipe out everything on your Apple iPhone 8, and once the process is completed, you will be able to unlock your Apple iPhone 8 XR lock screen without any passcode.

Method #2: Unlock It Via Find My iPhone

If the above-given method is not helpful or you haven’t used iTunes before, we have another solution. You can use the “Find My iPhone” feature to erase your device and unlock it. This is useful when you quickly want to unlock your Apple iPhone 8 without a passcode.

All you have to do is follow the steps given below.

1. Log in to the iCloud website on your MacBook or Computer. For this, you will need to use your Apple ID and Password that you are using on your Apple iPhone 8.
2. Once you are logged in to iCloud, you will see many options and features but look for the Find My iPhone option.
3. Once you find it, click on it, and you will see a few more options, and one of them would be Erase iPhone.
4. You will have to click on it, showing you a confirmation message to erase all your data on your Apple iPhone 8.
5. Confirm it, and your Apple iPhone 8 will be restored to the factory settings, and all your data will be removed.
6. Once the process is completed, you can unlock your Apple iPhone 8 X lock screen without any passcode.

Method #3: Remove Passcode With Tapping Erase Phone (iOS 15.2 only)

If both above-given methods don’t work for you, or you don’t have access to a computer or MacBook to use those methods, there is a 3rd method for you. But it only works on iPhones with iOS 15.2 versions.

With this method, you can follow the steps below to remove the screen lock passcode on Apple iPhone 8.

1. First, you must try unlocking your Apple iPhone 8 with all the possible passcodes you remember.
2. When you try too many wrong passcode attempts, iPhone will show you a message that states that your Apple iPhone 8 is locked for 1-15 minutes.
3. By this message, you will also see another option at the bottom right corner named Erase iPhone.
4. By clicking this option, you will be asked about your Apple ID and Password that you have used on this iPhone.
5. So provide them, and you will be able to erase your Apple iPhone 8, and in the end, your Apple iPhone 8 will be unlocked without needing a passcode or password.

Method #4: Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock

This is the most effective and easiest way to remove or break your Apple iPhone 8 passcode. You can use this method if all the above methods don’t work for you or you don’t remember your Apple ID or Password.

Here are some easy steps that you should take.

Step #1: Download Dr.Fone Tool

First, you must go to your computer or MacBook and download the Dr.Fone tool. You can follow the link to download and install this tool for free.

Step #2: Connect Your Apple iPhone 8

After installing Dr.Fone on your computer, you will need to launch the Software and connect your Apple iPhone 8 using the original iPhone’s cable.

(Using the original iPhone cable will make it easy to connect your Apple iPhone 8 to the computer)

Step #3: Take your Apple iPhone 8 to Recovery Mode:

Once your Apple iPhone 8 is successfully connected, you must take it to recovery or DFU mode. For this, follow the instructions given below.

Step #4: Download Firmware

When your Apple iPhone 8 enters into recovery mode, you will see a Start button on Dr.Fone. So, you will have to select the correct iPhone and software model and click the Start button.

It will download the iOS firmware for your Apple iPhone 8.

Step #5: Unlock iPhone X or XR Lock Screen

Once the downloading is completed, you will need to click on Unlock Now button, and the process to unlock your Apple iPhone 8 X lock screen will begin.

Once the process is completed, you can unlock your Apple iPhone 8 XR lock screen without the passcode.

FAQs

Following are 3 frequently asked questions that might come into your mind and their answers to help you understand everything.

How to remove the passcode on an iOS device?

First, open the Settings menu and scroll down to the Touch ID & Passcode option. Here, you will need to enter your current passcode to disable it.

Once done, toggle the switch next to the Passcode option to the Off position. You can then enter your passcode once more to confirm that you wish to disable it.

After doing this, your iOS device will no longer require a passcode to be accessed.

Can local Apple support help me to unlock my Apple iPhone 8?

The answer is yes!

Here’s how.

Take your Apple iPhone 8 to the nearest Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Please contact them, and bring your proof of purchase and other relevant documentation.

First, they will confirm that you are the actual owner of the Apple iPhone 8; after that, they will help you to unlock your Apple iPhone 8 lock screen.

Why was my Apple iPhone 8 locked?

There are some causes why your Apple iPhone 8 X or XR may be locked. One is that you entered the wrong passcode too many times. If in the situation, you’ll need to wait a certain amount of time before you can try again.

Another possibility is that someone tried to break into your phone using an illegal passcode-guessing tool. If this happens, your phone will be locked for a more extended period.

Finally, if you have an Apple iPhone 8 with Face ID, it’s possible that your phone was locked because it didn’t recognize your face. You ought to enter your passcode to unlock your phone if this is the case.

The Bottom Line

So, these are some most effective methods to follow and unlock the Apple iPhone 8 XR lock screen without a passcode. All the methods discussed are excellent and working, but the most convenient way is using the Wondershare Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock. It is a perfect tool that can be used to unlock different iPhone lock screens. Moreover, it is very safe and easy to use. So, we recommend you use this tool to unlock your Apple iPhone 8 lock screen without a passcode.