How to Delay Your iPhone Passcode

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This wikiHow teaches you how to allow an amount of time - between one minute and four hours - to pass after locking your phone before you are required to re-enter your passcode.

1

Open your iPhone's Settings.

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  1. If you don't see it, look for a folder labelled Utilities in your App Library—it will be in there.
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2

Tap "Tap Touch ID & Passcode."

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  1. On older devices, this will just say Passcode.
    • If prompted, confirm your current password to continue.
3

Delete your Touch ID fingerprints, if necessary.

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  1. To do this:
    • Tap on a fingerprint under the Fingerprints section.
    • Tap Delete Fingerprint.
    • Repeat this process with every fingerprint you have saved.
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4

Tap "Require Passcode."

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5

Choose how long to delay entering your password.

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  1. You can select a number of delay times that range from 1 minute to 4 hours.
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6

Lock your phone.

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  1. The amount of time you selected will be able to pass until you are required to re-enter your passcode to unlock it.
    • For example, if you select 1 Minute, you won't be asked for the passcode again if you turn the screen back on before a minute has passed. [1]

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      References

      1. ↑ https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5511900?start=0&tstart=0

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      1. Open your iPhone's Settings .
      2. Scroll down and tap Touch ID & Passcode or Passcode.
      3. Enter your passcode if prompted.
      4. Delete your Touch ID Fingerprints if necessary.
      5. Tap Require Passcode.
      6. Select an amount of time to delay your passcode by.

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