The new generations of iPhone and iPad have beside password (passcode) unlocking and functions Touch ID or Face ID (iPhone X), but the latter cannot be used, if after the initial start of the device is not entered passcode. This is a password that we can establish from the first initialization of the device.
Old versions of IOS allowed the use of a passcode / PIN of unlock four -digit screen. Starting with iOS 9, Apple has implicitly established that unlock password to be 6 digits. A strong password than the initial 4 -digit.
Users who want a stronger password, formed of more than 6 digits or a alphanumeric password, consisting of both figures and letters, I can choose to change the old Passcode with a stronger one. Of course, the use of an alphanumeric password consisting of several characters implies a longer time to unlock, if not available Touch ID or Face ID. Technologies that allow unlock with fingerprint or facial.
How to set a strong password on the iPhone or iPad
Before setting a strong password, you must have iOS 9 or newer. The older versions do not allow the setting of a 4 -digit larger password / Passcode.
1. We go to Settings → Touch ID & Passcode
The aceta of the menu ”Touch ID & Passcode"It is done only after the enter current password, Touch ID not being allowed to unlock to this menu. A security measure What prevents a third person who receives the unlocked device to change your access password.
2. After entering the current password of the device, go to the option "Change Passcode“.
These sections will you wax repeatedly to Enter your current password.
3. If you have a 4 -digit PIN PIN, you will notice that immediately after pressing "Change Passcode", you will ask for a new 6 -digit Passcode. At the bottom, under the dedicated space for 6 -digit password appears the option by which you can select another type of password for the device. Press ”Passcode Options"And select what type of password do you want to set on iPhone or iPad.
Choose ”Custom Alphanumeric Code"For a password combined with figures and letters," Custom Numeric Code "for a password consisting only of digits or choose the old 4 -digit password / pine.
After entering the new Passcode it is possible to last a few seconds until the change is made. During which time the device is unavailable.
It is highly recommended to keep the new Passcode written in a safe place.
