[iOS 17] How to Lock Apps on iPhone with Passcode or Face ID

Part 1: How to Lock Apps on iPhone with Face ID

The first way to lock apps on iPhone iOS 17 is to use Face ID for apps. Once enabled, the apps will require you to authenticate with Face ID to open them.

• Open Settings and go to Face ID & Passcode. Enter your screen passcode to gain access.
• Make sure you have set up Face ID.

• Then tap on the option of Other Apps. Here you will see a list of apps. Select the ones you want to lock.

  

Part 2: How to Lock Apps with Face ID or Passcode

Starting from iOS 16/17, the Shortcuts app offers an option to lock apps with Face ID and passcode on iPhone. Unlike the previous Face ID lock method, this shortcut will set your iPhone to automatically go to the lock screen after you open the targeted app, and you have to do how you unlock your iPhone to access it.

See how you set up to lock apps on iPhone iOS 17 with Face ID or passcode below.

• Open the Shortcuts app and create a new automation. Tap App to go on. On the next page, choose which app you want to be locked.

• Make sure that “is opened” and “run immediately” are the options selected.

  
• Then set a new blank automation. Tap on Add action and search for Lock Screen.

• You can preview this action. Then tap on Done in the top right corner.

  
• Now, when you open the selected apps, your iPhone will lock itself and you have to unlock iPhone with Face ID or screen lock passcode.

Part 3: How to Lock Apps on iPhone with Screen Time

Before the shortcuts, iPhone users usually lock apps with the help of Screen Time. It restricts app usage and locks apps after the time limit. You can still lock apps on iPhone iOS 17 with the Screen Time passcode now.

• Open Settings on your iPhone and go to Screen Time > App Limits.
• Make sure that a screen time passcode has been set on your iPhone.
• Now tap on Add Limit at the bottom and choose the apps you want to lock.

• Select apps and tap Next, you will be asked to set the usage time. Enable Block at End of Limit. Tap on Add and done.

  
• Now, when you see the "You‘ve reached your limit" screen, the app is locked and you have to enter the Screen Time passcode if you want to extend your usage for the day.

Part 4: How to Unlock iPhone without Face ID or Passcode

No matter you have locked apps or your iPhone, access requires either Face ID or a passcode. But what if the Face ID and passcode are not working and you get locked out? The solution can be found with Tenorshare 4uKey, a powerful software tool designed to bypass a wide range of iPhone locks, including screen lock, Apple ID, Screen Time and MDM. It is compatible with the latest iOS/iPadOS 17 now. With proper guidance, you will successfully unlock iPhone without Face ID and passcode.

• Download and install 4ukey on your computer and run the program. Click on Start.

  

• Connect your iPhone to the computer. Wait for it to get detected. Then click Next to proceed.

  

• Next, download the appropriate iOS 17 firmware package.

  

• Once the download completes, click on Start Remove. The process takes some time to complete.

  

• After the passcode is removed, your iPhone will restart and you can set it up as new.

  

Conclusion

Although iPhones do not have a built-in App Lock feature like Androids, it is not difficult to answer how to lock apps on iPhone iOS 17. You can use Face ID or passcode to lock apps with correct settings as shown above. If you ever have to unlock iPhone without Face ID or passcode, you can always resort to Tenorshare 4uKey.

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