The Touch ID feature appeared for the first time on the iPhone 5S generation. With this function, the user gets the opportunity to increase the security of the mobile gadget. The essence of this technology lies in the use of a built-in biometric sensor. The sensor is built into the Home button. It reads the user's fingerprint and then uses fingerprint scanning instead of entering a digital password.
Apple developers promise to release the second generation of the biometric sensor in the near future, which will significantly improve the work of this function.
Setting up Touch ID.
When buying a new mobile gadget, you need to activate your Apple ID, after which you can configure the fingerprint scanning sensor. To do this, you will need to perform several steps, which is not difficult. In total, the system can store five fingerprints on the device.
Before you start setting up Touch ID and fingerprint scanning recommend that you wash your hands thoroughly. Don't forget to wipe down the Home button as well.
Before scanning, we come up with and enter any complex four-digit password. This password will be requested if the Touch ID system for some reason cannot recognize a previously saved fingerprint.
Take your mobile gadget in the position in which you usually press the Home button. Next, put your finger on it and hold it until a slight vibration appears. The system will inform you that your finger can be removed from the scanner. Remember that you do not need to press the button too hard.
Next, the system will ask you to change the position of the scanned finger, which will allow you to get the highest quality image of the fingerprint. Use the edge of your finger to maximize the quality of your scan.
Setting up access when the device is already activated.
In the event that your device is already activated, you can swipe setting up Touch ID through basic settings. To do this, go to the menu item and select Touch ID. Next, you need to select the appropriate item Fingerprints and carry out the above procedures for saving and registering fingerprints.
Using Touch ID for App Store purchases.
This function is optimized with an app store to perform user authentication by scanning fingerprints.
To unlock a mobile gadget using the Touch ID function, you need to bring your finger to Home. Remember that you do not need to press the button itself to unlock your smartphone.
In the event that, when trying to read fingerprints, for any reason, it was not possible to unlock your mobile gadget, you will need to enter the password manually. It should be remembered that the fingerprint scanning sensor is disabled and requires manual password entry in the following cases:
When the device is rebooted.
In the event that the last unlocking was carried out more than 48 hours ago.
When you deactivate Touch ID in Settings.
If you want to use a previously saved fingerprint to activate the recording in Apple ID, you need to go to settings and activate the iTunes Store item.
Subsequently, when downloading a video or various programs, the system will display a request to scan a fingerprint.
We need to scan, after which the content you need will be downloaded. In this case, fingerprint recognition is performed in a maximum of five attempts.
Improving Touch ID performance.
In some cases, users may complain about incorrect scanning and recognition of the fingerprint system. We offer you fairly simple ways to increase the accuracy of the fingerprint recognition system.
System memory is capable of storing a maximum of five fingerprints. To make the system easily recognize the user, you can set the same fingerprint for different slots. To do this, you need to scan your one finger as if you were scanning different fingers. In this case, the recognition accuracy increases significantly.
Keep your biometric scanner clean. Therefore, periodically clean the Home button from dust and moisture. If there is dust, grease or dirt on the surface of the sensor, the recognition accuracy is noticeably reduced.
By installing the latest software version to date, you can significantly improve the accuracy of fingerprint recognition. The latest version of the operating system is optimized for Touch ID.
The Fingerprint Scanner (or Touch ID) is an innovative data identification system first introduced with the iPhone 5s. The technology was created and patented by Apple back in 2008, and later incorporated into the Home button. Touch ID allows you to make purchases in the company's programs such as iBookstore, iTunes, Apple Pay, and more. In order to start using it, you need to make a couple of fingerprints of any finger that are automatically included in the "trusted list" - those that can unlock your iPhone without the traditional password entry. The technology to get around is quite time consuming and only hackers can do it, each time coming up with new tricks to bypass the system. In general, a scanner is a pretty useful thing, especially if you want to quickly make a series of purchases, actions, etc.
But can you buy an iPhone without this unique system?
Of course, sometimes you want to please your beloved soul mate with a brand new smartphone or pamper yourself with a long-awaited purchase, but at the same time it's a good idea to save some money. On the days before the holidays, this issue is especially acute and “completely new iPhones” appear on the shelves of many specialized stores with only one minor problem - a broken fingerprint scanner. The price of such Apple products is pleasantly surprising in comparison with expensive "touch-enabled" brothers, but do you need to purchase them?
Often the seller assures customers of the absolute suitability of such phones, calling them "refurbished". You should not trust such a dealer, he is deceiving you! It is necessary to clearly know that "refurbished" iPhones are called only those that previously had some, but then were completely refurbished and tested at the official Apple factories. They are indistinguishable from conventional products and only have an underlined "like new" label.
On average, such products go through the following scheme:
- The client purchases the product, but soon discovers a malfunction in it (poor-quality screen, broken camera, damaged connector, charging problems, and so on).
- There is an exchange of goods if the breakdown is factory: the customer is given another phone of the same series, and the defective one is sent back to the Apple workshop.
- There it is undergoing reconstruction, almost all component parts are replaced, except for the motherboard and a few more working parts. The device undergoes additional testing and, if satisfied with the results, is sent back to the sale, already paired with other accessories.
- The device has an inscription "like new".
But what about the broken fingerprint ID then?
Where did these phones come from?
Apparatus of this kind are not certified Apple-branded products. Most often these are the so-called "left" smartphones made in China. They are created from individual parts of other defective iPhones, taking all the most "suitable" parts and mixing them into seemingly brand new products. There are entire underground workshops engaged in the manufacture of low-quality "prefabricated". Since Touch ID is directly integrated with the system and motherboard, it will not work if you replace other parts and the Home button. 
Should you buy a similar product?
If you are not afraid of the origin of your purchase, then in principle it can be used normally, but you should be prepared for the worst. This transformer can malfunction at any moment and show some unpleasant properties, after some time, especially since practically no one will give you a guarantee and the problem will have to be solved by yourself later. Of course, this is not a fact, but in such a case, one cannot rely on sustainability. Another not too good surprise is that the "collection" may later stop transferring software updates. You will simply lose the opportunity to contact the new interface and other "chips". Or you will simply not be sure of the safety of your personal data, which is very, very likely, given the reputation of the "transformers".
Conclusion:
iPhone without Touch ID - Buy or Not? Better buy factory products, and then you do not have to expect something bad from your phone, which will serve you for many years. Although you can also try your luck, because not every product is deliberately spoiled.
Today the price for an iPhone 6 with a touch ID starts at 11,500 rubles.
The cost of an iPhone 6S with a touch ID starts from 16,000 rubles.
The price of an iPhone 5S without a touch ID is from 7,500 rubles (for Avito).
Apple is rolling out the Touch ID fingerprint scanner in all of its new mobile devices. At the moment, the scanner is available in iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Mini 3 and iPad Air 2. Due to the fact that the technology has affected the iPad, I decided to tell you more about Touch ID. Also in the article I will consider the problems that arise with it and their solution.
For the sake of Touch ID, I see no reason to change, for example, iPad Mini 2 to iPad Mini 3. Therefore, the instructions will be on the example of iPhone 6 Plus. But this does not fundamentally change anything.
What do you need to know?
- After restarting the device, Touch ID does not work, you need to enter the unlock password. Well, good. Lets you remember your password. You also need to enter a password if more than 48 hours have passed since the last unlocking (do you have this?).
- Likewise with purchases. You need to enter your Apple ID password at least once, and then you can make purchases with Touch ID.
- Sometimes Touch ID won't work. The reasons can be different: from dust on the Home button to the wrong position of the finger. If Touch ID doesn't work too often, follow the instructions to reconfigure it. It helps. But with the right settings, there should be no problems with Touch ID. Unlocking occurs almost instantly.
- The more fingerprints in the database, the longer the unlocking time takes.
- Touch ID does not replace a password. It only adds one more authorization method. Even if you set up Touch ID, you can still log into the device with a password. Touch ID is optional.
- You can set up any multiple fingers for authorization (currently the limit is 5). The fingers do not have to be the same person. If the device is used by relatives, then you can drive their fingers into the base too. Unfortunately, there is no normal multi-user environment on iOS. And how wonderful it would be if the user would get into his account with his applications and restrictions using his fingerprint.
It is interesting ... Touch ID is a rather complex device.
The stainless steel ring surrounding the button reacts to the touch and activates the capacitive sensor. The laser-cut sapphire crystal surface of the button transmits the image of the finger to the sensor, which recognizes its pattern, allowing a detailed print. The software then reads your fingerprint and finds a match, allowing you to unlock your phone.
From this, we can conclude that iOS updates can affect fingerprint recognition in both good and bad ways. The story of the iOS 8.0.1 update is still fresh in the memory, which completely deprived the owners of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus of a working Touch ID module.
How do I enable Touch ID?
1. Go to Settings-> Touch ID & Password... To enter, you will be asked to drive in the password from the iPad (iPhone).
2. In the prints section, click on "Add a print".
Now hold the gadget the way you normally hold it when you press the Home button. To make it clearer: at the moment, the Touch ID module must scan the center of the fingertip. And apply (do not press!) Your finger to the button until a short vibration that you cannot help but feel. There will be a simple animation on the screen at this time.
3. After the initial scan, take your iPad (iPhone) as you normally hold it when unlocking. And do another scan. Usually the edges of the fingers are scanned at this point, not the central part.
After the finger is added, you can give it a name: “Big Dima (Right Hand)” or “Decree. Olya ". This is for convenience.
Setting up Touch ID
There are also two settings for Touch ID.
1. Unlock iPhone (iPad) - enable this item if you want to unlock your device using fingerprints.
2. iTunes Store, App Store - enable this item if you want to make purchases in the respective Apple online stores using your fingerprint.
Touch ID in apps
Starting with iOS 8, developers have been able to build in to unlock their apps using Touch ID instead of entering a password. There is no single setting for this, although it would be logical to do this moment right in the iOS settings. Therefore, Touch ID support must be enabled in the settings of a specific program.
Many respected programs have acquired Touch ID support:
- 1Password is the most popular safe for passwords and accounts
- DayOne is a great diary software
- Documents is a popular free file manager
other…
I will give an example of activating Touch ID in Documents.
1. Go to the program settings. We press "Basic". We turn on the switch "Password protection". We also turn on the appeared "Apply immediately" and "Activate Touch ID" switches.
2. Enter a new password to enter the program. This is in case the fingerprint scanner fails 5 times in a row.
That's it, now, at any entrance to the program, it will be enough to scan a fingerprint.
Conclusions on Touch ID:
I noticed how much easier it is to use the iPhone with Touch ID. With proper skill, you can take your phone out of your pocket and at this time put your finger on the Home button. Voila: I took out an already unlocked phone from my pocket.
After using Touch ID for a long time, I also want to unlock old iDevices without a scanner. You keep your finger on the machine and nothing happens.
How do you like this technology? Have you already made friends with her?
Touch ID is a technology first introduced in the iPhone 5S that is used as an additional security feature of the iOS operating system and as a means of user identification. The essence of this technology is that a special biometric sensor is built into the Home button, which allows you to read the user's fingerprints and use them instead of a password to access the phone, as well as to make purchases in the App Store and iTunes Store.
As mentioned above, Touch ID was first introduced in the iPhone 5S, but it is expected that this year the biometric sensor will appear in the new iPad Air and iPad mini, and, of course, in the new generation of iPhone, which is expected to appear in the second half. 2014 year. At the same time, most likely, the new devices will also use the new generation of the Touch ID 2 sensor with improved recognition technology and, possibly, support for additional functions.
How to set up Touch ID
If you just bought the device, then going through the standard activation procedure at the first start, you can immediately tune Touch ID... To register a fingerprint and add it to the Touch ID database, you need to take a few simple steps. Immediately, we note that the device can store up to 5 fingerprints, which are stored in a special memory compartment of the central processor.
1. Before direct setting up Touch ID, we recommend that you thoroughly wash your hands and, most importantly, your fingers, as well as thoroughly wipe the Home button on the device, because it is in it that the Touch ID sensor is built. Only then can you start setting up.
2. Before setting up the Touch ID sensor, you need to come up with and enter a four-digit or complex password. It will be prompted if Touch ID is unable to recognize the fingerprint.
3. Hold your iPhone the way you normally hold it when you press the Home button. Place your finger on the Home button and hold until you feel a slight vibration or until the system tells you to remove your finger. Don't press the button hard, just tap it lightly.
3. After the initial scan, the recognition system will ask you to change the position of your finger to complete the scan. Hold your phone as usual and place your fingertips so that the system can fully recognize the fingerprint.
How to set up Touch ID if your device is already activated
You can configure the Touch ID sensor and save prints in the processor's memory, if the device is activated, through the basic settings. To do this, go to Settings and select "Touch ID and Password" in the main menu. Next, you need to select the "Fingerprints" item. The system will then offer the procedure for registering and storing fingerprints already described above.
Using Touch ID instead of entering a password and for App Store purchases
After you've set up Touch ID and entered your fingerprints into your iPhone's processor, you can use your fingerprint to unlock your device (instead of entering a password) and to identify yourself when you shop in the App Store and iTunes Store.
To unlock iPhone using Touch ID, wake up the device by pressing the Power button or Home button. After that, gently place your finger on the Home button without pressing it and the phone will unlock.
If Touch ID fails to recognize the fingerprint within three attempts, then you will be prompted to enter the password that was set when setting up Touch ID. It is also worth noting that the Touch ID sensor is disabled and a password is required if:
1. The device turned on after reboot
2.More than 48 hours have passed since the device was last unlocked
3. You want to go to the "Touch ID and Password" item in the device settings
To use Touch ID as your Apple ID(to make purchases and downloads in the App Store and iTunes Store), you need to go to the settings, select the "Touch ID and Password" item and activate the "iTunes Store, App Store" item there.
Gently bring your finger to the Home button, then the purchase will be made. Note that a fingerprint scan request will be requested every time you try to download content from the App Store or iTunes Store. If the sensor fails to recognize the fingerprint within 5 attempts, you will be prompted for your Apple ID password.
How to make Touch ID work better
Some Touch ID users complain that the system does not accurately recognize their fingerprints. There are a couple of easy ways to improve the accuracy of your fingerprint identification using Touch ID.
1. Touch ID processor memory can store up to 5 fingerprints. In order to make the recognition of the finger that unlocks the device more accurate, you can do the following: assign the same fingerprint to different memory slots. That is, in fact, you need to "scan" one finger several times, as if they were different fingers. Thus, the accuracy of your fingerprint recognition can be increased almost up to 100%!
2. Keep the Home button clean and free of dust or moisture. The fingerprint recognition accuracy directly depends on the sensor surface, therefore, naturally, if there is grease, dust or dirt on it, the fingerprint recognition accuracy is noticeably reduced.
3. Make sure your device has the latest software - Apple may programmatically make changes and enhancements to built-in iOS features. For example, iOS 7.1.1 officially introduced improvements to Touch ID, making fingerprint recognition more accurate and smoother.
After updating the software, we recommend that you delete all registered fingerprints and re-add them to make Touch ID as accurate and convenient as possible.
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