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August 17, 2022
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Face ID Not Working [Fixed. Please see the approved answer for details.]

  • August 17, 2022
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https://1password.community/discussion/comment/676599/#Comment_676599

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I have upgraded to 1Password 8 for Mac. Yesterday I had to re-set my iPhone settings and since then I cannot use Face ID to open 1Password. I have re-installed the 1Password app, checked to make sure 1Password is approved for using Face ID on my phone. Can you advise?


1Password Version: 1Password for Mac 8.8.0
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: iOS 15.6
Browser:_ Safari
Referrer: forum-search:https://1password.community/search?Search=face%20recognition%20not%20working

646 replies

September 24, 2022

Having the same issue, that is when I log into my 1Password8 app using biometric ID it seemingly authenticates and then 1Password8 gives me the message ‘You need to enter your account password before you can use Face ID.’. Started right after I reset my iPhone settings under “Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings”. Restarting my phone, resetting Face ID and reinstalling the app do not seem to fix it.

September 24, 2022

I’m reading similar comments in a lot of these posts, that people have reset their phone settings, which I’ve never done and would only do if there were some serious issue with the device. So I’m wondering if Face ID is an issue with those who have not reset their settings. I have also seen in other threads that changing the duration to 1 week instead of 2 has seemed to resolve the issue, at least for a time. I’m wondering if that holds true.

We’re still using 1P7 at this point since there are no issues that I’m aware of and it offers everything that 8 does for our purposes. But I do like to use the latest versions of of critical apps that are regularly used so I may migrate us to 8 at some point. So I’m holding off for now but if the Face ID issue is caused by users resetting their phone settings then I don’t see that as an issue that would give me any concern. If it’s caused by selecting a duration - 2 weeks - then that is an issue that needs to be addressed before I would migrate to 8.

September 24, 2022

I experienced this issue without resetting my phone, just updating to 1Password 8. Support responded when I contacted them by letting me know they were aware of the issue and suggested downgrading to 1Password 7 as a temporary fix.

September 24, 2022

Thanks then I guess my solution is to remain on 7, which I was inclined to do anyway.

September 24, 2022

The only options under the “Require password” drop-down within 1Password8 are never, every 2 weeks or every 30 days. Changing to any of these options unfortunately do not seem to fix the issue.

September 24, 2022

Thanks, there is a thread, but it may specifically be about the Safari extension, that mentions changing the interval to one week. I guess that’s not possible with the main app.
https://1password.community/discussion/comment/658354#Comment_658354

September 24, 2022

Same issue here. Since upgrading to the iPhone 14 pro max with ios 16.0.2, using 1password 8 with version 8.9.5. Each time I open the app, the iphone tries using Faceid and then the app says: "that didn't work", check your password and try again. Also when trying to send diagnostics, it doesn't work because I don't use the native apple email app.

September 24, 2022

Ditto here. Had to reset my phone and now 1p 8.9.5 face ID not working. Using iOS 16.0.2

September 24, 2022

On my iPhone 12 Pro (iOS 16.0.2), I went into the App Store, searched under purchased, found 1Password 7 (from 2018) and re- uploaded. Opened, logged in and it’s working w/ Face ID. I’ll monitor progress on v. 8 from there.

September 24, 2022

I’ve heard of this solution as well — thanks for confirming!

The silence of the folks at 1P about this is really inexplicable!