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How many people use the fingerprint scanner?

I'm disappointed...

1. At how easy it was to scan my fingerprints - I expected a LOT more trouble
2. At how quick fingerprint scanner unlocks my phone - hey, where's the lag?
3. That I can put in an extra secure pin 'just in case' so it's more difficult to crack my password...

All in all - pretty incredulous at how easy the process is and how great it works.
I'll be really disappointed - IF the new Apple devices don't include it. :D
 
I've been using it consistently for 2 days and it's not bad. I'm just not used to having any securely so although it's fast it's slower than what I used to experience. But my wife convinced me to use a security measure. Anyone else that never used a pass code having trouble getting used to it?
 
justiny said:
As mentioned previously, I'm growing annoyed that my 4th gen iPad doesn't have this feature, and I've only had my 5s for one day.

It's beyond convenient and I intend to use it daily. No issues so far.
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I find myself keeping my thumb on my iPad Mini's home button thinking it will unlock. I've had my new 5s for less than a day and I'm already that used to it.
 
Why would you not use it?

I use it every time. Only a few times yesterday when I first unboxed my 5S did I forget and used the passcode instead.
 
After receiving my 5S this morning, I can conclude that I love (and use of course) the finger print censor. However, after using my 5 without a password lock, I find myself constantly just swiping to unlock, rather then placing my finger over the home button to unlock. I do find the touchID to be convenient though, I just have to get used to using it :p
 
hallidc said:
After receiving my 5S this morning, I can conclude that I love (and use of course) the finger print censor. However, after using my 5 without a password lock, I find myself constantly just swiping to unlock, rather then placing my finger over the home button to unlock. I do find the touchID to be convenient though, I just have to get used to using it :p
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Haha same here only took one day but now I'm use to it.
 
I use it. I set a really long password and just use my finger to unlock it. Works great and is safe. I would leave my phone without a code because I hated having to enter it a code all the time. I love the fingerprint censor.
 
jcorbin said:
Anyone have an opinion on this?
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Yes- that is the only reason I turned it off. I have never used a passcode, but with the sensor it was easy, and I figured I would try it out. It was great-until I got a few messages and had to do one more step before reading it or responding. Now it is off.
 
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To those who are saying the touch ID isn't working well...

Something is up with your fingers (calluses?) or your phone.

Mine has worked every single time on each of the 4 fingers that I have registered. Not a single time has it failed.
 
Excellent Track Record

So far the ID has worked for me, flawlessly, 100% of the time. I use my index finger or thumb. It recognizes both without a hitch. I set it up in the Apple Store, with their assistance, before I left with my 5s. At first I didn't understand the identification process for setting it up, so they helped me through it.
 
I use it regularly. Have both thumbs and one pointer finger registered and it works great!
 
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