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iPhone 5s users how do you like the Touch ID?
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Funny you should ask as I just disabled that feature today. I had it enabled and have been using it since release day, but have found the following "issues:"
If my finger is wet or frayed a bit from working outside, the sensor won't read it.
If I don't put my finger on the sensor precisely as I initially scanned it ( ie., maybe it is down 1/4" from where I initially scanned it ), it won't read it.
I ended up creating multiple fingerprints for each thumb to work around the issues and while it works most of the time, it failed enough that it is just easier to either enter a passcode or don't use that security at all.
If my finger is wet or frayed a bit from working outside, the sensor won't read it.
If I don't put my finger on the sensor precisely as I initially scanned it ( ie., maybe it is down 1/4" from where I initially scanned it ), it won't read it.
I ended up creating multiple fingerprints for each thumb to work around the issues and while it works most of the time, it failed enough that it is just easier to either enter a passcode or don't use that security at all.
I love it! I think it was a great idea. I've even set my preschooler's fingerprint so she can use my phone to watch videos, play games when the iPad isn't available.
Works great. My tips.
1) scan your fingers in their normal state. I.e not after you just washed them, used hand cream.
2) when you register your finger, move it lightly between scans. Up down left right. Most people lift and put it back in the same place.
3) don't register the same finger more than once. It confuses touchid.
1) scan your fingers in their normal state. I.e not after you just washed them, used hand cream.
2) when you register your finger, move it lightly between scans. Up down left right. Most people lift and put it back in the same place.
3) don't register the same finger more than once. It confuses touchid.
For the most part it works flawlessly. The only down side that I've noticed for me is when I tried to unlock the phone by pressing the home button and using the Touch ID, I couldn't see any missed notification because they go away so quickly. I'll end up having to pull down the notification bar, and swipe to the Missed page to see them. And sometimes I noticed they are not even on the Missed page. 
LOVE IT!!!
Works 99.99% on the 1st try.
Can't wait for it's application on the next iteration of the iPad.
Yeap same here! IT was weird using my ipad mini and entering my passcode everytime lol. Good thing I sold the mini and waiting on the mini 2 or maybe even go back to the bigger ipad if it has everything the 5s has.
I've only been using it for four days, but I've found it to be spot on nearly every time I use it. I like that I can use it to authenticate App Store purchases. If only it could be used to authenticate in other apps.
Same here. LOL.
It works pretty much flawlessly for me too and I only have one finger print programmed into it so far. Its much better then having to type in the security code every time.
I totally love it. It works flawlessly for me, and it's absolutely rapid. I could unlock my phone pretty fast with a pass code, but it's quicker than I ever anticipated.
It also lets me use a complex pass code without it being an alphanumeric, time consuming pain in the ass.
It also lets me use a complex pass code without it being an alphanumeric, time consuming pain in the ass.
In the same boat!
I had to use my old 5 sometimes for the past couple of days and was so annoyed every time I had to swipe to unlock it. I was like, "oh please". LOL
I like it. It works about 80% of the time for me. I need to use a passcode per our enterprise policies, anyway, so this makes it more convenient. Hopefully the rumors are right and the next iPad gets it. I find myself wondering why the fingerprint scanner doesn't work on my iPad.
Me too. Never have an issue, ever. I have both thumbs and both indexes scanned, and they all work perfectly every time. I've gone ahead and implemented a long, alphanumeric pass code with capitals and symbols, since TouchID makes unlocking the phone super easy. This makes things nice and secure.
I do recommend disabling Siri and Control Center from the lock screen, so that a potential if cannot turn on Airplane mode. Sure, hey can pull the sim and power it down. But it's a bit more secure none the less