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Ginger867
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Turn off constantly appearing passcode!

Suddenly I have a passcode on my iPhone 14. How do I get rid of it? I have to reenter every time the screen turns off!

Posted on Oct 15, 2026 6:02 AM

5 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 15, 2026 6:23 AM in response to Ginger867

Hi there


Please try this


To completely turn off your iPhone 14 passcode, you must first disable security features like Stolen Device Protection or Face ID unlocking if the option is grayed out.

How to Turn Off Your Passcode

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone 14. 
  2. Tap Face ID & Passcode. 
  3. Enter your current passcode. 
  4. If "Turn Passcode Off" is grayed out:
    • Disable Stolen Device Protection (found under Face ID & Passcode; note that this may require a security delay if you are away from a familiar location).
    • Temporarily turn off or reset Face ID if required. 
  1. Tap Turn Passcode Off. 
  2. Confirm by entering your Apple ID/Account password and then your current iPhone passcode


MrHoffman
User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)

Oct 15, 2026 6:41 AM in response to Ginger867

Or…


Set up Face ID, and you’ll need enter the passcode only every few days, or at selected events. Not each time.


Set up Face ID on iPhone - Apple Support


Kurtosis12
User level: Level 10 (82,568 points)

Oct 15, 2026 9:18 AM in response to Ginger867

Did you recently install a banking app or other app like MyChart or your company's app that requires a higher level of security? These apps can force you to use a passcode on your phone.

LD150
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)

Oct 15, 2026 8:56 AM in response to Ginger867

If"suddenly" then possibly Face ID just failed. If you cannot set up Face ID then contact Apple for a service


https://support.apple.com


LD150
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)

Oct 15, 2026 8:58 AM in response to WheelieNick

Turning off passcode should not be encouraged, it's a barmy idea

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376655