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How does Apple FaceID authentication work?
I gave my son my passwords to Fidelity Investments and my Spectrum Internet account. On his phone, he logged into both apps with my passwords and only needed his face (using FaceID) to access those two accounts. However, one day I wanted to take away his access and changed passwords to both of those...
I gave my son my passwords to Fidelity Investments and my Spectrum Internet account. On his phone, he logged into both apps with my passwords and only needed his face (using FaceID) to access those two accounts. However, one day I wanted to take away his access and changed passwords to both of those accounts, yet he continues to have access to my accounts on his phone using just FaceID.
I thought FaceID ==> gives the phone owner access to the passwords saved on the phone. Now it looks that the phone owner's face gives direct access to once authenticated apps on the phone. Is that how FaceID works? And there's no way for me to revoke his access to my accounts?
jeffrey
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Sep 4, 2021, 09:10 PM
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How to disable Touch-ID on MacBooks via keyboard shortcut?
On iOS I can disable Face-ID by pressing a specific combination of keys. For example, when I press the power button five times in a row on my iPhone 11, it will be locked and Face-ID is disabled until it is unlocked again. I'm looking for the same on MacOS. Currently I'm using a M1 MacBook Air. Pres...
On iOS I can disable Face-ID by pressing a specific combination of keys.
For example, when I press the power button five times in a row on my iPhone 11, it will be locked and Face-ID is disabled until it is unlocked again.
I'm looking for the same on MacOS. Currently I'm using a M1 MacBook Air.
Pressing the Touch-ID button three times opens the Accessibility Shortcuts.
**Edit:**
On a different channel the
bioutil command line tool was mentioned. To disable Touch-ID, run the following command: sudo bioutil --write --system --unlock 0.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/afk3o0/comment/hlobtbf/
Mentioned:
- https://mastodon.social/@stagen/110116972326763900
- https://mastodon.social/@stagen/110116993396491946
I see this as an alternative to what I'm looking for because it is too cumbersome to use compared to the iOS equivalent.
malte
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Mar 31, 2023, 07:55 AM
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Can I avoid using Face ID twice to sign into a Google account using mobile Safari?
When I sign in to Google on Safari, Face ID is required twice. First: > Sign in to google.com with my saved password Second for a passkey: > Do you want to sign in "google.com" with your saved passkey...? Why is Face ID necessary for the first step ([screenshot](https://i.sstatic.net/RV2Ru.png))? Go...
When I sign in to Google on Safari, Face ID is required twice. First:
> Sign in to google.com with my saved password
Second for a passkey:
> Do you want to sign in "google.com" with your saved passkey...?
Why is Face ID necessary for the first step ([screenshot](https://i.sstatic.net/RV2Ru.png)) ? Google is just asking for my email, not my password, contrary to the Safari caption "Sign in to google.com with my saved password". Can it be avoided?
Colonel Panic
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Jul 14, 2023, 07:15 PM
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Will Face ID work in the dark?
With the announcement of Face ID, I wonder, will work in the dark? For example, a dark room? Does the screen allow enough light for it to work?
With the announcement of Face ID, I wonder, will work in the dark? For example, a dark room? Does the screen allow enough light for it to work?
Fezter
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Sep 12, 2017, 09:22 PM
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Face ID authentication
When I use Face ID to sign into a third party application what is being sent to the application server to confirm my login. Apple state, , ** Apps are only notified regarding whether the authentication is successful** I assumed that, on successful confirmation that my face is matched, my username an...
When I use Face ID to sign into a third party application what is being sent to the application server to confirm my login.
Apple state, , ** Apps are only notified regarding whether the authentication is successful**
I assumed that, on successful confirmation that my face is matched, my username and application password/token is forwarded, but the quote from apple would suggest this is not the case.
If nothing unique is being sent other than I would assume my user name and a generic confirmation that my face matches, what is stopping a third party from accessing my online banking account for example?
Richard
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Mar 14, 2024, 03:03 PM
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How to add a Google account without triggerfing facial recognition or other biometrics?
There are several `gmail` accounts on an iPhone already but adding a particular account generates an error. All that I seem to get is a generic error message about security. Logging in via a browser on a computer works fine. There's no MFA on this `gmail` account. There are no security alerts about...
There are several
gmail accounts on an iPhone already but adding a particular account generates an error. All that I seem to get is a generic error message about security.
Logging in via a browser on a computer works fine. There's no MFA on this gmail account. There are no security alerts about attempted logins for the gmail account from another device.
see also:
https://support.google.com/mail/thread/29349671/why-doesn-t-face-id-work-for-logging-into-my-google-account-in-gmail-on-iphone-11-pro-max?hl=en
I'm not seeing this specific error in search results, but it seems to be aimed towards protecting the Google account from getting hijacked. Fair enough. In this case it's a legitimate login which I want to enable.
This gmail account works fine from different computers and devices including Linux, Windows, Android, and Thunderbird. All indications are that the error is iPhone specific.
Perhaps the facial recognition on the iPhone is triggering something?
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this question:
https://apple.stackexchange.com/q/166732/315211
seems usefully related. However, there are no security alerts from Google.
Nicholas Saunders
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May 8, 2022, 04:48 PM
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How to turn on stolen device protection but do not allow iphone to be unlocked without a passcode
I like stolen device protection in iOS 17.3. I want to turn it on. However, I want to require the passcode to unlock the device. I do not want the device to be able to be unlocked with biometrics (touch ID, FaceID) alone. Is this possible? If so, how?
I like stolen device protection in iOS 17.3. I want to turn it on. However, I want to require the passcode to unlock the device. I do not want the device to be able to be unlocked with biometrics (touch ID, FaceID) alone.
Is this possible? If so, how?
Elliotte Rusty Harold
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Jan 24, 2024, 02:06 PM
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Unlock iPad without FaceID
With FaceID enabled sometimes my iPad allows me to unlock it with the passcode. What finger gesture can I use to force a passcode entry instead like when FaceID does not work. I want to force the iPad to accept (allow me) to enter my passcode? This is not a face mask problem. There are times when I...
With FaceID enabled sometimes my iPad allows me to unlock it with the passcode.
What finger gesture can I use to force a passcode entry instead like when FaceID does not work. I want to force the iPad to accept (allow me) to enter my passcode?
This is not a face mask problem.
There are times when I am just done with the FaceID nonsense and I want to enter the pass phrase but cannot get the iPad to give me that option.
user3696153
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Jun 25, 2023, 04:38 AM
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Viewing login attempts on an iOS device
Is there a way to access a log of login attempts on an iOS device? I'm specifically looking for the following: - When was the function activated for the first time? - Dates and time that the device has been unlocked - When the function was deactivated and activated again? Thanks in advance
Is there a way to access a log of login attempts on an iOS device? I'm specifically looking for the following:
- When was the function activated for the first time?
- Dates and time that the device has been unlocked
- When the function was deactivated and activated again?
Thanks in advance
Gustavo Cruz
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Dec 5, 2023, 07:19 PM
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Can I view the "Enforce Face ID or Touch ID timeout" that is set on my MDM profile on my iPhone?
I have work email on my phone thanks to some MDM profile additions. I'm finding on my iPhone XS that FaceId forces back to Passcode on every second attempt. This frequency seems unusually high. My question is: **Can I view the "Enforce Face ID or Touch ID timeout" that is set on my MDM profile on my...
I have work email on my phone thanks to some MDM profile additions.
I'm finding on my iPhone XS that FaceId forces back to Passcode on every second attempt. This frequency seems unusually high.
My question is: **Can I view the "Enforce Face ID or Touch ID timeout" that is set on my MDM profile on my iPhone?**
hawkeye
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Jun 3, 2023, 03:09 AM
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Can profile MDM settings increase FaceId's frequency to switch back to Passcode?
I have work email on my phone thanks to some MDM profile additions. I'm finding on my iPhone XS that FaceId forces back to Passcode on every second attempt. I have added a second face - my Apple watch is not used for authentication. This frequency seems unusually high. I'm tempted to temporarily del...
I have work email on my phone thanks to some MDM profile additions.
I'm finding on my iPhone XS that FaceId forces back to Passcode on every second attempt. I have added a second face - my Apple watch is not used for authentication. This frequency seems unusually high. I'm tempted to temporarily delete the MDM profile to see if this decreases the tendency of FaceId to flip back to Passcode.
My question is: **Can profile MDM settings increase FaceId's frequency to switch back to Passcode?**
hawkeye
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Jun 1, 2023, 11:08 AM
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Why does iOS require passcode after reboot?
Why does iOS require a passcode (not Touch ID or Face ID) after reboot? Is passcode more secure?
Why does iOS require a passcode (not Touch ID or Face ID) after reboot? Is passcode more secure?
clickbait
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Jun 19, 2019, 06:52 PM
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Getting locked out of Face ID
I get locked out of Face ID from my iPhone intermittently, which has happened over the last couple of years when running iOS 14, 15 and 16. This is after Face ID was used and the iPhone was locked. It happened again this morning after I upgraded to iOS 16, last night and was playing around with it....
I get locked out of Face ID from my iPhone intermittently, which has happened over the last couple of years when running iOS 14, 15 and 16. This is after Face ID was used and the iPhone was locked.
It happened again this morning after I upgraded to iOS 16, last night and was playing around with it. It even happened during a flight in airplane mode. I am wondering if anyone knows what would cause that to happen, other than turning the phone back on after a power down, or not using Face ID continuously for over 48 hours.
archimedesjk
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Sep 13, 2022, 03:55 PM
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Is Face ID mandatory?
As a long time Android user I wanted to give Apple a shot and got myself an iPhone 8 a few years ago. While I never regretted switching systems, I'm currently looking for a smartphone with a better resolution and camera. The concerns I have with the modern phones is the authentication method. Face I...
As a long time Android user I wanted to give Apple a shot and got myself an iPhone 8 a few years ago. While I never regretted switching systems, I'm currently looking for a smartphone with a better resolution and camera.
The concerns I have with the modern phones is the authentication method. Face ID to be exact. Since day one I always made sure to cover up the front camera. I never had the need to use it, and to be honest, I feel safer that way.
Now regarding the iPhone 13 or 14. Will it be possible for me to log in and authenticate myself without Face ID? From what I've read online it seems to me it won't be possible. But I thought it might be better to get confirmation.
Velvet
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Oct 10, 2022, 09:11 PM
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Face ID Has Been Disabled
I see a warning on my iPhone: > **Face ID Has Been Disabled** > > A problem was detected with the TrueDepth camera. Face ID has been disabled. In Settings.app on iPhone X. How do I fix it?
I see a warning on my iPhone:
> **Face ID Has Been Disabled**
>
> A problem was detected with the TrueDepth camera. Face ID has been disabled.
In Settings.app on iPhone X. How do I fix it?
Steve Moser
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Nov 6, 2017, 06:31 PM
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How to retrieve a shopping list out of Face-Id?
So I write down what I'm going to buy before going to buy grocery. Whether I am masked or need to enter my PIN, it's a pain to retrieve the list several times during a shopping trip. I usually use `Notes` for this list since it enables syncing from macOS. I can of course disable an iPhone's PIN and...
So I write down what I'm going to buy before going to buy grocery.
Whether I am masked or need to enter my PIN, it's a pain to retrieve the list several times during a shopping trip. I usually use
Notes for this list since it enables syncing from macOS.
I can of course disable an iPhone's PIN and Face-Id before entering the store and reenable afterwards, but this is far from a good solution.
How else might I prepare my iPhone to be able to pick it up, press the power button, and see a grocery list (while masked and without entering my PIN)?
Sam7919
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Aug 7, 2021, 08:45 PM
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How can I read Face ID logs in my iPhone?
I want to see what is stored in my iPhone when I use Face ID technology to log in. Is there any way to retrieve a log related to this topic from my iPhone?
I want to see what is stored in my iPhone when I use Face ID technology to log in.
Is there any way to retrieve a log related to this topic from my iPhone?
Pitto
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Jan 29, 2022, 03:40 PM
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Why is passcode required to enable Face ID after just one failed attempt sometimes?
I'm on iOS 15 and use Face ID to unlock my phone, however, sometimes I forgot that I was wearing a mask and Face ID unlock failed - most of the times I could swipe up to try it again, but sometimes passcode is required to enable Face ID after just one failed attempt. Why?
I'm on iOS 15 and use Face ID to unlock my phone, however, sometimes I forgot that I was wearing a mask and Face ID unlock failed - most of the times I could swipe up to try it again, but sometimes passcode is required to enable Face ID after just one failed attempt. Why?
Teddy C
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Nov 13, 2021, 02:17 AM
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Protect certificate access with TouchID on iPhone?
I installed a personal X.509 certificate on my iPhone (SE, iOS 14.0.1). I can use it on websites (in Safari) to authenticate myself, but with no permission check at all. Unlike for example filling in saved password into login forms and similar, which requires TouchId each time. Is there a way to mak...
I installed a personal X.509 certificate on my iPhone (SE, iOS 14.0.1).
I can use it on websites (in Safari) to authenticate myself, but with no permission check at all. Unlike for example filling in saved password into login forms and similar, which requires TouchId each time.
Is there a way to make it ask for permission each time the certificate is used? Similar to the use of saved passwords, so that it would require TouchId or FaceId (or passcode).
David Balažic
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Sep 30, 2020, 04:30 PM
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When an iPhone app uses Face ID does the app itself see your face (i.e. front cam)?
When an iPhone app asks for and uses your Face ID, does that mean the app has access to your iPhone's front camera? Or does it mean the app only receives a true/false value from the iPhone saying whether it is you or not? Example of notification: [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://...
When an iPhone app asks for and uses your Face ID, does that mean the app has access to your iPhone's front camera? Or does it mean the app only receives a true/false value from the iPhone saying whether it is you or not?
Example of notification:
stevec
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Mar 19, 2021, 08:33 PM
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