iPhone iOS 26 passcode too big and bright

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iPhone iOS 26 passcode too big and bright

Issue with iPhone iOS 26 lock screen passcode login:

The new wiggle/lighting up of the numbers as I enter my passcode can be seen across the room so my passcode is visible to anyone nearby. This new feature is a dreadful breach of security. What were they thinking?

IS THERE ANY WAY TO REDUCE THIS EFFECT?

I do not want to use fingerprint or other methods of logging in.

Many thanks for any help.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Dec 19, 2025 3:31 PM

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Answer 1

Zachyy

Level 6

14,044 points

Dec 19, 2025 3:37 PM in response to West by Northwest

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Turn on Reduce Motion.
Settings > Display and Brightness > Liquid Glass > Tinted.
Settings > Accessibility > Display and Text Size > Turn on Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast.

That should mostly remove the light up plus wiggle effect.

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Answer 2

LD150

Level 10

100,191 points

Dec 19, 2025 3:36 PM in response to West by Northwest

Settings, Accessibility, Motion, Reduce motion

Settings, Accessibility, display & text size, reduce transparency

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Answer 3

Dec 19, 2025 3:50 PM in response to LD150

Thank you. Much appreciated.

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