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My phone unlocks by recognizing other people's faces. This is a serious security issue.

Posted on Jan 3, 2022 2:17 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2022 2:46 PM

kübra24 wrote:

Will my relatives be able to open my phone whenever they want? everyone has a special. then let's buy 1 phone for the whole family to use


Face ID cannot reliably differentiate some close relatives.


As for passcodes, keep your unique and long and private.


Per Apple, The probability that a random person in the population could look at your iPhone or iPad Pro and unlock it using Face ID is approximately 1 in 1,000,000 with a single enrolled appearance. As an additional protection, Face ID allows only five unsuccessful match attempts before a passcode is required. The statistical probability is different for twins and siblings that look like you and among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features may not have fully developed. If you're concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate. (Highlights added.)

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Jan 3, 2022 2:46 PM in response to kübra24

kübra24 wrote:

Will my relatives be able to open my phone whenever they want? everyone has a special. then let's buy 1 phone for the whole family to use


Face ID cannot reliably differentiate some close relatives.


As for passcodes, keep your unique and long and private.


Per Apple, The probability that a random person in the population could look at your iPhone or iPad Pro and unlock it using Face ID is approximately 1 in 1,000,000 with a single enrolled appearance. As an additional protection, Face ID allows only five unsuccessful match attempts before a passcode is required. The statistical probability is different for twins and siblings that look like you and among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features may not have fully developed. If you're concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate. (Highlights added.)

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Jan 3, 2022 2:36 PM in response to kübra24

kübra24 wrote:

I don't live alone at home :) She continues to recognize my sister face even though we are not twins and I am not with her.

But, where are you when your sister is opening the phone? And why are you leaving the phone with your sister?

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Jan 3, 2022 2:47 PM in response to kübra24

Sorry, I thought you had a security concern. I was attempting to assist you in finding a cause/fix, but you seem uninterested in any attempt to solve the issue, but instead simply wish to complain.


Good luck.



kübra24 wrote:

What kind of silly question is this?


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