A few iPhone 12 questions

By Siobhan, 9 March, 2021

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Hi all. I just finally got the iPhone 12 and so far it's pretty cool. I did get the gestures right, but is there a reliable way to lock the phone? I either get Siri, or it just acts strange. Also what's up with the mask thing? I thought Face ID which is a bit tricky sometimes can tell if you're wearing a mask and be ok. I tried and it obviously told me obstruction or something like that. any other tips tricks would be great. also looking to part with my 8+ that's unlocked so contact me.

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By Carlos Taylor on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 13:26

I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and all I do to lock the phone is press and release the side button. If I press and hold that button, Siri appears. I wonder if you are holding the button too long.
Concerning face masks, I have never been successful at getting Face ID to work while wearing a mask. While I've gotten used to Face ID, I still think I prefer Touch ID over Face ID. For me, Touch ID was just more reliable.

By Siobhan on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 13:32

Hi. Thanks for answering them. Have you or anyone else noticed that sometimes you hear the unlock sound sometimes it vibrates? Or even better, you mute the phone, so in theory it vitrates but no. The unlock sound does seem to happen. While i'm here, any good cases? My old one's in a defender one. Thanks again.

By KE8UPE on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 15:14

Hi,
I have a 12 pro max as well, and love it.

• When wearing a face mask, face ID won't work, and you'll have to enter your passcode.
I use braille screen input to do this.

• to lock the phone, quickly press and release the side button.

By Mister Kayne on Friday, November 21, 2025 - 11:59

This is the best iPhone I owned, not that the others were bad but this one has a special place in my LOVE list. My first phone wiht Face ID and all that I need the phone can do even today. Sadly, will have to move on to the 16E next year i.e.2026 as soon as software support ends for the 12 and trust me I will miss the silent ring switch and everything around the phone. I am not liking the action button replacing that switch but I am praying hard that apple brings back the iPhone 12 just the way it is with upgraded internals, latest chip and apple intelligence. I do not want the action button or the camera button nor do I want the fancy cameras on the latest phones. Come to think of it, don't even want the dynamic island I am sure it is a visual treat for many. Sorry was searching for something and came across this post that was posted in 2021 I am sure you all would have moved on from the 12 by now