Other FaceID working with mask without workarounds

[rcma]

Hi all,

my iPhone 11 Pro suddenly started to unlock via FaceID while wearing a mask.
Currently I know of only two workaround how to do that: Using an Apple Watch or the unofficial FaceID scan with half face/ half mask.

I have neither an Apple Watch nor did I do the FaceID mask scan, yet I'm able to unlock the phone wearing an KN95 mask.

As far as I know FaceID needs to recognize the mouth in order to work. Is this something to be concerned about in terms of security?

 

[EM2013]

iPhone 11 Face ID adapted to my mask!

For the last several months I’ve been using my phone completely unlocked. Yeah I know it’s risky but I live in a small town and my phone never leaves my person LOL.I just got so tired of having to type in my passcode all the time because I have to wear a mask eight hours a day. Recently I...

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My FaceID is unlocking with mask!

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[Jayson A]

Hi all,

my iPhone 11 Pro suddenly started to unlock via FaceID while wearing a mask.
Currently I know of only two workaround how to do that: Using an Apple Watch or the unofficial FaceID scan with half face/ half mask.

I have neither an Apple Watch nor did I do the FaceID mask scan, yet I'm able to unlock the phone wearing an KN95 mask.

As far as I know FaceID needs to recognize the mouth in order to work. Is this something to be concerned about in terms of security?

What's the half mask trick?

 

[sirenum]

Same here. All of a sudden my iPhone unlocks even when I'm wearing a mask. It even works for Apple Pay and I don't have an Apple Watch either. Should I be concerned?

 

[Ram65]

Same here. All of a sudden my iPhone unlocks even when I'm wearing a mask. It even works for Apple Pay and I don't have an Apple Watch either. Should I be concerned?

A security issue is definitely in order be careful

 

[4sallypat]

Wish my 12 Pro would unlock with mask on.

Hate the mask.

 

[ecatomb]

Wish my 12 Pro would unlock with mask on.

Hate the mask.

If yes, YOUR iPhone would unlock for many people...

 

[4sallypat]

If yes, YOUR iPhone would unlock for many people...

Unless Apple develops eye / cornea scanning...

 

[ecatomb]

Yes, could be nice

I love FaceID, but with the mask I would go back to touchID even if security is lower with it (unless a bug like of FaceID like in this thread)