Apps not showing Face ID lock option on my iPhone 11

Whenever I long press and app it doesn’t show the “require Face ID” option and this happens for all apps in my phone

and in the App Library I can’t see the hidden apps folder

im running iOS 18.5 on an iPhone 11


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Original Title: App lock not working

iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 20, 2025 09:30 PM

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Jun 20, 2025 11:00 PM in response to navrajsingh

Apps not showing Face ID lock option on my iPhone 11: Whenever I long press and app it doesn’t show the “require Face ID” option and this happens for all apps in my phone and in the App Library I can’t see the hidden apps folder im running iOS 18.5 on an iPhone 11

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Unhiding an App:

Make sure you are performing this correctly. If Face ID isn't Working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support


  1. Go Here: Lock or Hide an App on iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Scroll to: Unhide an app

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