How to Slide to Unlock on iOS
Press the "Home" button to unlock your screen., Tap the "Settings" app to open your phone's settings., Tap the "General" option., Tap the "Accessibility" option., Tap the "Home Button" tab., Tap the switch next to the "Rest Finger to Open" option...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press the "Home" button to unlock your screen.
You'll need to enable the "rest to lock" option from the Settings menu; while it's no "slide to unlock"
this feature prevents accidental Siri activation as well as general wear and tear on the Home button.
If you have a passcode enabled, you'll need to enter it before you can access the Home screen.
Tapping the Home button while your phone is unlocked will bring you back to the Home screen from anywhere in your iPhone's pages or apps. -
Step 2: Tap the "Settings" app to open your phone's settings.
The Settings app traditionally lives on the Home screen; its icon resembles a grey gear. , This should be toward the bottom of your phone's screen upon opening Settings. , You can change aspects of your iPhone's accessibility--such as zoom, text size, and assistive touch--from here. , You may have to scroll down to find this option., This will disable your "press to unlock" feature; to unlock your phone from now on, you'll simply need to rest your finger on the Touch ID sensor. , If your screen is off or you're viewing the lock screen, your phone is locked. , You can also press the "lock" button on the right side of your iPhone's casing.
If you have "Raise to Wake" enabled, simply pick up your phone to wake up the lock screen. , If you have scanned your fingerprint before, this will unlock your phone! If you want to activate your passcode instead of using your fingerprint, use a non-registered finger on the Touch ID sensor.
This will bring up the passcode interface. , You have successfully used the "rest to unlock" feature! -
Step 3: Tap the "General" option.
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Step 4: Tap the "Accessibility" option.
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Step 5: Tap the "Home Button" tab.
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Step 6: Tap the switch next to the "Rest Finger to Open" option.
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Step 7: Make sure your iPhone is locked.
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Step 8: Tap the Home button to wake up your iPhone's screen.
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Step 9: Rest your finger on the Touch ID sensor.
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Step 10: Tap the Home button to access the Home screen.
Detailed Guide
You'll need to enable the "rest to lock" option from the Settings menu; while it's no "slide to unlock"
this feature prevents accidental Siri activation as well as general wear and tear on the Home button.
If you have a passcode enabled, you'll need to enter it before you can access the Home screen.
Tapping the Home button while your phone is unlocked will bring you back to the Home screen from anywhere in your iPhone's pages or apps.
The Settings app traditionally lives on the Home screen; its icon resembles a grey gear. , This should be toward the bottom of your phone's screen upon opening Settings. , You can change aspects of your iPhone's accessibility--such as zoom, text size, and assistive touch--from here. , You may have to scroll down to find this option., This will disable your "press to unlock" feature; to unlock your phone from now on, you'll simply need to rest your finger on the Touch ID sensor. , If your screen is off or you're viewing the lock screen, your phone is locked. , You can also press the "lock" button on the right side of your iPhone's casing.
If you have "Raise to Wake" enabled, simply pick up your phone to wake up the lock screen. , If you have scanned your fingerprint before, this will unlock your phone! If you want to activate your passcode instead of using your fingerprint, use a non-registered finger on the Touch ID sensor.
This will bring up the passcode interface. , You have successfully used the "rest to unlock" feature!
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