Apple has just released iOS 15.4 which iPhone users have been able to download since Monday. This update brings a myriad of new features, but the most anticipated is the option to unlock iPhone with Face ID even when wearing a mask.
iOS 15.4 is believed to be the last major update before Apple releases iOS 16 in the fall. This update will be available for all iPhones compatible with iOS 15, which means iPhone 6S or later can run iOS 15.4.
New features brought to iOS 15.4 include the option to use Face ID while wearing a mask, 112 new emojis, and the option to accept credit card payments without additional hardware.
Some of the other features that are present in iOS 15.4 include:
Security notification when connecting AirTag
New Siri voice and option to ask for time and date when offline
Option to scan text to file in Notes app
Additional SharePlay integration that allows users to share songs and other content via FaceTime.
To update iOS 15.4 on iPhone, it's easy, namely:
Open the Settings app or Settings
Tap the General or General option
Tap the Software Update or Software Update option
If the option to download iOS 15.4 appears, tap Download and Install
Wait until the process is complete
After the iOS 15.4 installation process is complete, you can immediately activate the option to use FaceID with a mask. But it should be noted that this feature is only available for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.
Here's how to activate Face ID on iPhone while wearing a mask:
After you finish installing iOS 15.4, you will see a notification to activate the Face ID With a Mask feature
If you initially chose to activate this feature later, go to Settings > Face ID and Passwords > Use Face ID With a Mask to return to the activation page and activate it
Follow the instructions on the screen to register Face ID so that it can be used when wearing a mask
If you are wearing glasses in the first scan, iOS will ask you to take off your glasses in the second scan
If you are not wearing glasses during the setup process, you can add a face with glasses by tapping the Add Glasses button after Face ID is activated.