So, what is the problem here? Do simple test, cover you finger into material and try to activate. I don't like pressing buttons, it is extra step. I am activating Siri every time I try
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So, what is the problem here? Do simple test, cover you finger into material and try to activate. I don't like pressing buttons, it is extra step. I am activating Siri every time I try
So, what is the problem here? Do simple test, cover you finger into material and try to activate. I don't like pressing buttons, it is extra step. I am activating Siri every time I try
Press the home button with your thumb so it clicks, then slightly release your thumb so it "unclicks" but keeping your thumb on the home button, then the phone will unlock.
It's very simple, and takes no time at all.
That is not even more steps. It's so incredibly simple, and takes about 1/2 of a second. The only way you activate Siri is if you keep holding down on the home button, which you don't need to do.
If this is too complicated for you, you shouldn't own an iPhone.
I was having problems with the App Store asking me for my pass code and I fixed it by shutting off the use of the fingerprint scanner for app purchases and then turning it back on. You may want to give that a try.
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Dude, take a thin piece of cloth and put it between your finger and the screen of your phone and you will see that the screen still registers gestures. Heck, if I clean my iPad screen with a t-shirt, it will sense my skin through it.
Seriously, let's break this back down to the original issue about having to press the home button before the scanner scans. What really is the issue with having to press the home button first? If your finger is on there for it to be scanned, how is it an issue to depress the button in order for the scanner to start? My phone usually unlocks within a second of pressing the home button. Sometimes it's too quick if I just want to look at the lock screen. I don't see a need to start arguing about electricity and capacitive sensors; this is how it is and it is really a non-issue.
This is such a silly 'problem' it is insane.
It's like saying "it should scan my finger whilst my hand is in my pocket". Having to take my hand out of my pocket is 'another step'!!
Come on...
You have to put your finger on the button, so just put it a millimeter lower for a split second...
It's like saying "it should scan my finger whilst my hand is in my pocket". Having to take my hand out of my pocket is 'another step'!!
Come on...
You have to put your finger on the button, so just put it a millimeter lower for a split second...
It could sense skin over your close? Wow!!!
Yes, if your gloves are thin enough. I can navigate my phone wearing latex and nitrile gloves, no problem. I just tried navigating the screen of my iPad with my finger over my American Eagle shirt (not the cuff, too thick), and it works. Your jean pocket cloth may be thin enough to trigger the same result.
Also, I have a skin protector over my iPad and iPhone, so consider that it even works with my finger over my shirt. Try it! But not with a thick glove. Sent from my iPad.
"Smarter time" is irrelevant and that comment makes no sense. Technology isn't magic. A sensor is either using power to sense or it's not using power and not doing anything. It can't do both at the same time.
It is what it is. There is no magical solution like the one you're imagining. There are alternatives that actually take more steps like entering your passcode so take your pick of the solutions that exist in the real world.
If you think about the wallpaper has to exceed the screen resolution for parallax. Unfortunately, Reduce Motion doesn't seem to do anything to address this.
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Yes, if your gloves are thin enough. I can navigate my phone wearing latex and nitrile gloves, no problem. I just tried navigating the screen of my iPad with my finger over my American Eagle shirt (not the cuff, too thick), and it works. Your jean pocket cloth may be thin enough to trigger the same result.
Also, I have a skin protector over my iPad and iPhone, so consider that it even works with my finger over my shirt. Try it! But not with a thick glove. Sent from my iPad.
Please don't mix finger print sensor and touch screen. Not the same, sensor is based on metal ring around.
Get out your stone ax as this is the way it works!
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Not until you push the button!
Get out your stone ax as this is the way it works!
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Not until you push the button!
It is the point of this thread, should you read it first?
I have read it from top to bottom and it looks like you are wanting apple to change how it works!
Sounds like you did figure out why Siri was getting activated
I have read it from top to bottom and it looks like you are wanting apple to change how it works!
Sounds like you did figure out why Siri was getting activated
Then you shouldn't
Wow, go to school and learn about electricity
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Are we talking about pressing button on touch screen or activating finger sensor with metal ring around? It should not do this.
Pressing the button opens the circuit that sends electricity to the ring.
If the ring was always powered (waiting for a touch), the standby time would be reduced.
What is so difficult about this to understand?
Ready your posts in this thread, it is YOU who did not understand. I do not use this function. The ring is NOT always powered not the sensor as it would consume too much battery power. Hence the reason for the quick push on the button to activate the system.
Go back and ready your post you were the one getting Siri! LOL!
I don't understand why some users AND the OP still can't grasp this concept.
Wake and Unlocking using iPhone 5s Touch ID IN ONE MOTION
http://youtu.be/7di8RCSpNFA
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Ready your posts in this thread, it is YOU who did not understand. I do not use this function. The ring is NOT always powered not the sensor as it would consume too much battery power. Hence the reason for the quick push on the button to activate the system.
Go back and ready your post you were the one getting Siri! LOL!
Your post literally makes no sense. Did you even read the post you quoted? It's pretty obvious it's YOU that doesn't understand, at all, apparently.
Before:
1) Push Home button.
2) Swipe screen.
3) Enter passcode.
Now:
1) Push Home button.
Seems easier to me.
In fact, the only difficulty I've experienced is trying to remember to just push the Home button. I keep wanting to swipe the screen and enter my passcode.
1) Push Home button.
2) Swipe screen.
3) Enter passcode.
Now:
1) Push Home button.
Seems easier to me.
In fact, the only difficulty I've experienced is trying to remember to just push the Home button. I keep wanting to swipe the screen and enter my passcode.
But it would waste so little, especially since the steel band around the scanner would need barely any electricity to operate.
Doubtful. Apple doesn't explain in detail but since it's stainless steel it's sensor abilities are limited. I assumed it's capacitive but I couldn't trigger it with an iPhone glove on. Maybe some thermal thrown in for good measure. I can't find any details on it.
Unrealistic does not mean it will never happen (for other people). I get it, Apple should cater to your needs right? Just you?