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Touch ID on the iPhone-turn off temporarily: here's how

  • Oct 09, 2025
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In the Beta Version of iOS 11, Users have discovered a Trick on how to turn off Touch ID temporarily to the iPhone. As the Cop Button works exactly, we can tell you in this practical tip.

So they put on the iPhone under iOS 11, Touch ID

The new discovered Feature in the Beta Version of iOS 11 is also referred to as a Cop-Button. The function offers the possibility, in the case of a control by the police, the Touch ID to temporarily disable.
  • Actually, the emergency SOS function has been developed, that can be a very quick request for a rescue service without the hassle of logging in.
  • Now Users have discovered, however, one other function in the Beta Version of iOS 11. Whether this Feature of Apple was indeed the intention, the Touch ID to turn off temporarily, is not known. Especially in the USA, there are regular discussions, as users are often forced by the police to unlock your iPhone with Touch ID.
  • Press your iPhone Power Button are displayed as expected, the emergency call functions. This is no Surprise.
  • However, when you press the Power Button in the Beta Version of the iOS 11 rapidly five times in succession, you will notice that you have also disabled the Touch ID.
  • The temporary disabling of Touch ID remains the same until you enter the corresponding Code again.
Cop Button on the iPhone [photo by pixabay]
The Cop Button is of course not the only new feature in the iOS 11. We introduce to you the seven coolest Features in iOS 11 ago.

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