I've never used a code because I find it a nuisance. I am looking forward to upgrading to get a fingerprint sensor, since it really does seem to be the best of both worlds.
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Fingerprint scanner: gimmick or god send?
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...and that's why it's a God send. Many people, myself included, never or rarely used any security in the past and now, with the fingerprint scanner, they do.
It works the vast majority of the time, is virtually instant, and, once it's set up, is something that you don't have to think about.
It's never really been a problem but you can't keep it on you at ALL times. Charger, taking a shower, etc.
I do. I'm saying I can't launch right into the app. I have to put in my pin or scan my finger
I think it is a nice feature but is not that impressive. I think i definitely makes android user turn there heads toward apple to see whats happening.
Fingerprint scanner: gimmick or god send?
Should you be able to see the slide down notifications without the finger scan? Defeats object a bit doesn't it as you can see half the email
Should you be able to see the slide down notifications without the finger scan? Defeats object a bit doesn't it as you can see half the email
You can disable mail from showing in notification center and even control the number of preview lines (including none), among other things.
I actually think that touch ID is way less gimmicky than Siri was when the 4s first came out. What about you?
Greed. After I was done plying with the Easter eggs I turned her off.
I've had the 5s for 2 weeks and now the scanner is habit.
Ya- the scanner is just another thing to make life easier-Siri was just a huge gimmick to sell the 4s-
Fingerprint scanner: gimmick or god send?
My scanner is working less and less. So many times during the course of the day it doesn't work and I have to input the PIN. Anyone else on 5S getting cheesed off with it, out of interest?
It doesn't come up with the try again thingy, it doesn't even offer that. It's just the slide to open which is different to the fingerprint not taking. That isn't the problem. It's getting worse and worse
My scanner is working less and less. So many times during the course of the day it doesn't work and I have to input the PIN. Anyone else on 5S getting cheesed off with it, out of interest?
It doesn't come up with the try again thingy, it doesn't even offer that. It's just the slide to open which is different to the fingerprint not taking. That isn't the problem. It's getting worse and worse
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You might try to make sure the home button is clean, and rescan your fingers. If you like, scan several fingerprint slots to your thumb.
I have three set to my right thumb, and it works almost every time. It works very often with my other two fingers I have set as well.
I'm incredibly satisfied with the fingerprint scanner. I never used a passcode unlock on a phone before, but the scanner has made it a much better experience.
Thanks guys. I've tried that. The list of prints it has. Can I delete them all and start again. Doesn't look like there's a delete option or have I missed something there? I have list of Finger 1 to 4
Under fingerprints, swipe finger 1, 2 or 3 to the left and you will see the delete option.