Posted on 05/01/2016 7:17:18 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The iPhone finger reader is very good. Angle doesn’t matter, it’s very fast, and at worst takes a couple repeat touches to engage. It doesn’t read the print per se, it reads other structures deeper in the finger. People only understand “fingerprints” in the context, so that’s the term used.
The problem for the authorities in this case is that after a very short amount of time or if the power is cycled, the phone will require the code to be entered manually. So she can press her finger down as much as she wants but it will be of no value. I felt a lot better about iPhone security when I learned that.
In addition, the sensor can’t be used after a restart, only the pin code. So, anyone who doesn’t want cops forcing them to unlock their phone with a finger just needs to shut it off first. Some courts say the 5th amendment protects the code, but does not prohibit forcing you to unlock with a finger. Stupid, right?
I really don't have a clue about iPhones. The only two phones that I own is my house landline and a flip-phone without even a camera on it.
There are many hacks for the iPhone biometrics on YouTube. Personally, I have no iPhone for testing purposes, but it appears that the original finger isn't needed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baio0qUj2Lk
Many more here:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fingerprint+hack
My iPhone is set up so that first I have to input the password and then the fingerprint.
Just turn the damn thing off if need be.
Not without a warrant!
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Your bio says, “U.S. Navy, ‘61-’64.
The U.S. Gov. already has your prints.
The U.S. Gov. already has your prints.
Also, (local) bartender ID card, (state) real estate agent licensing application, broker licensing application, (feds) a civil service test application from back in the 70s...
But I will refuse to finger my phone for them!
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