It was from an iOS 9 operating system where Apple made opening codes on an iPhone and a six-digit iPad instead of four digits. For most users, the password of four is more effective than the six.
You can adjust the settings so that the access code on your iPhone or iPad is only four digits. Below we explain how.
Why does my iPhone have a six-digit passcode?
Apple decided to introduce iOS 9 by default in a six-digit code in a bid to boost security features.
Obviously, a six-digit number is more difficult to guess than a four-digit number, but it's also a bit more complicated, because it will take you longer to enter six digits to access your phone.
In addition, we heard from several users that when forced to choose a six-digit password, they were entering only the last two digits of the number. This means that the security in this case remains the same as the four-digit number.
How to set up a four-digit code on your iPhone or iPad
You must go to the application of & # 39; Settings & # 39 ;, drive down and tap & # 39; Touch ID & Code & # 39; You must enter your current six digit password to access this section.
Touch the options for & # 39; Change code & # 39 ;, It will appear blue. You will need to enter a code and you will be prompted to enter the new code. However, before you can enter a new code, you must tap & # 39; Code Options & # 39 ;.
Select now the option for It & # 39; s a 4-digit number & # 39 ;, and you'll notice that with a new password you are asked for only four digits instead of four.
Enter your new four-digit password, confirm it and voila, you'll have a four-digit password instead of six on your iPhone or iPad.
It's fair to say that when you find different password configuration options you will see that you have many options. For example, you can choose alphanumeric code (which can contain letters, numbers and symbols instead of just numbers).
How to block your access code to six digits
When we had to update (a while ago), we realized that if we had a password (four digits) activated before installing iOS 9 it meant we would have it once the installation was complete.
That is, it is converted to six digits only if the password is activated before the update
However, it may be easy to overlook the access code options and remember to back up to four digits every time you change your access code.
