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How many people use the fingerprint scanner?
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I use it constantly. One benefit (for me anyways) is I don't even have to be looking at my screen to unlock... I can't say that for previous iPhones with passcode enabled.
Didn't need to do that. Mine recognizes no matter the angle despite being straight up and down when I scanned it in. It's a apart cookie!
It makes me cringe to imagine an iPhone out there without a lock. The possibilities of what could happen if someone got hold of an iPhone which was logged into a person's iCloud account and accounts of many of their third party apps. The risk of all that far outweighs the inconvenience of entering a PIN or now just placing your finger on the home button.
FP scanner is awesome. I can't see why anyone wouldn't use it. It makes ur phone so much more secure, it works almost flawlessly, and is super covienent. I love it.
Actually I use the fingerprint sensor all the time now.
It's very easy to use and it really has learned my chosen finger(s) well.
You don't need to physically wake the iPhone 5S first; just press the home button with your designated finger just long enough for it to automatically wake up & unlock your iPhone. If you press it for just too long, Siri wakes up.
I think fingerprint sensing is going to catch on like wildfire from here on out.
If, that is, other manufacturers implement it as well as Apple has.
It's very easy to use and it really has learned my chosen finger(s) well.
You don't need to physically wake the iPhone 5S first; just press the home button with your designated finger just long enough for it to automatically wake up & unlock your iPhone. If you press it for just too long, Siri wakes up.
I think fingerprint sensing is going to catch on like wildfire from here on out.
If, that is, other manufacturers implement it as well as Apple has.
I'm using it and its very convenient.
As others have said I can now also set a much longer passcode as I wont have to bother using it very often
As others have said I can now also set a much longer passcode as I wont have to bother using it very often
I really like it.
The one drawback is, it wasn't working reliably for me until I used up another fingerprint slot to program more of the finger I use. I had tried re-registering my finger about a dozen times, but the only thing that worked for me was using up another slot.
I had never locked my phone before because passcodes were clunky and most of my data is secured through passwords on individual apps. But this made it so easy it's a no-brainer.
The one drawback is, it wasn't working reliably for me until I used up another fingerprint slot to program more of the finger I use. I had tried re-registering my finger about a dozen times, but the only thing that worked for me was using up another slot.
I had never locked my phone before because passcodes were clunky and most of my data is secured through passwords on individual apps. But this made it so easy it's a no-brainer.
I have never had a password on my phone. Never lost one.
Even if stolen all sensitive info is protected in Keeper Vault.
Do not want anything in the way of using my phone on every call and email.
I use it and think its great. Amazing how well it works.
Now I NEVER used a pass code before as I felt it was way to inconvenient. So pausing a second to scan my finger is a new step but its worth it for the added security.
Where Touch ID is GREAT is when you buy an app or song and its just touch, done. No typing a password!!
Now I NEVER used a pass code before as I felt it was way to inconvenient. So pausing a second to scan my finger is a new step but its worth it for the added security.
Where Touch ID is GREAT is when you buy an app or song and its just touch, done. No typing a password!!
I didn't but buy it for that but I also wouldn't refuse to use a great piece of technology that is included that protects my personal information. I've never really been a lockscreen & password guy but's literally easier than sliding to unlock the device.
I never used a lock code on any of my previous iPhones and I've had them all except the 2g. It was too much of a hassle. To be honest, when I bought the 5s, I thought it would be a gimmick that I would use for a couple of days and then turn it off. I'm actually loving it. It's very fast, 99% accurate for me and it's nice knowing my phone is protected. It just makes the phone feel more personal.
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I actually had to swipe to unlock for the first time in a few days when I had to transfer something from my old 5 to my 5S. I felt like a dirty peasant.
You don't even have to hold it down. Just press it once to wake it up and leave your finger there. No risk of initiating Siri and it's just as fast!
I didn't think is use it bc I didn't use a security code before. But I am now and find it very fast and convenient. And now I have a nice layer of protection.
If I didn't use it, I'd get a 5C. The scanner was one of the top reasons I bought the 5S; to save myself time over the course of owning the locked phone.
Nicel; will erase a finger and do it 'properly' and see which one works best for me