Apple’s iOS 13.5 update has made your iPhone jump faster to your secondary authentication method when trying to use Face ID while wearing a face mask, but it’s still a difficult process. scroll through it every time you want to unlock your iPhone. . iOS 14.5 fixes this by adding a new automatic unlock option for those who also own an Apple Watch; Yes, and this is too good a feature to expect.
I say “wait”, because iOS 14.5 is not yet technically available to the public. Apple is testing the update as part of a beta for developers – that great phrase that suggests you’re enjoying a potentially buggy experience if you choose to drag it to your iPhone right now. I go back and forth in this direction; I like being able to access the latest features, but having a slow or otherwise restless iPhone – especially if it’s my main device – isn’t the best experience.
However, in these times of pandemic, it is necessary touch-touch-touch My iPhone after getting used to the wonderful comfort of Face ID is not very fun either. So much so that I think I will continue to install iOS 14.5 beta. What is the worst thing that could happen?
If you’d like to join us, here’s how you can get into this developer beta. To get started, back up your iPhone, whether you’re sending it to iCloud (via Settings> Your Apple ID> iCloud> iCloud Backup) or connect your iPhone to a computer and perform a manual backup. This is important because you will want to be able to return to your normal operating system if the beta is too buggy for your tastes.
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Then open Safari on your iPhone and navigate to Beta profiles. Touch “Download” on the iOS 14.5 beta box and don’t be hindered by the warning screen:
When prompted by your iPhone to download a setup profile to your device, tap “Enable.” When you’re done, close Safari and open the file Settings application. Press General> Profile, where you will find the profile you just downloaded. Tap it, then tap Installation in the upper right corner. Finally you will be asked to restart your iPhone as part of the installation process. Do that.
After your iPhone turns on, tap Settings again, and then General> Software Update. You should now be able to download iOS 14.5 Developer Beta (if you haven’t already started downloading).
Once you’re done, you’ll find the new Apple Watch unlock feature Settings> Make ID and password. However, you will also you need to repeat the same steps to install the developer beta watchOS 7.4 (update Apple Watch as you normally would at the end, rather than accessing the iPhone Software Update section).
Dwe do not assume that this feature at hand will work every time you use your iPhone while wearing the Apple Watch. The feature, designed for pandemic life, requires your iPhone to detect that you are wearing a face mask. If so, and also carry your Apple Watch (activated and unlocked with your passcode), your iPhone will unlock automatically. If you’re not wearing a mask, you’ll need to unlock your old iPhone.