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Q: Why does using Touch ID set your "require Passcode setting" to immediately without allowing other options such a 1 minute?

When using touch ID why are you ubale to change the pascode frequency? It defaults to "immediately" and doesn't give any other choices....

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Oct 9, 2013 9:00 AM

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Q: Why does using Touch ID set your "require Passcode setting" to immediately without allowing other options such a 1 minute?

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  • by pmacek,

    pmacek pmacek Oct 28, 2013 9:44 AM in response to JRollDC
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    Oct 28, 2013 9:44 AM in response to JRollDC

    +1 This is extremely annoying. There's no reason using Touch ID should force me to re-auth my phone at a higher frequency.

     

    Previously, I had a 4-digit PIN code set to ask for auth every 15 minutes. Now, I've set a much longer unlock password and added Touch ID, which is a big step up in device security.

     

    If users are allowed to be more relaxed about device security using the 4-digit PIN, why can't use my own discretion and allow myself to use a (e.g.,) 15-minute re-auth timeout while using Touch ID?

     

    The only reason I can see this as a valid restriction is if people are using Touch ID for their iTunes password as well. If I turn off Touch ID for iTunes purchases, I would expect to be able to set whatever re-auth timeout I wanted.

     

     

  • by TJBUSMC1973,

    TJBUSMC1973 TJBUSMC1973 Oct 28, 2013 10:01 AM in response to pmacek
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    Oct 28, 2013 10:01 AM in response to pmacek

    Then don't use the feature if it doesn't perform to your expectations.  Touch ID is an option, not a requirement.

     

    I think I should be able to use my tongue as a Touch ID, but I can't.  So, I don't use the Touch ID feature.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Oct 28, 2013 10:49 AM in response to TJBUSMC1973
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    Oct 28, 2013 10:49 AM in response to TJBUSMC1973

    TJBUSMC1973 wrote:

     

    I think I should be able to use my tongue as a Touch ID, but I can't.  So, I don't use the Touch ID feature.

    I just spewed coffee all over my keyboard. I blame you.

  • by TJBUSMC1973,

    TJBUSMC1973 TJBUSMC1973 Oct 28, 2013 10:54 AM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    Oct 28, 2013 10:54 AM in response to Meg St._Clair

    Meg St._Clair wrote:

     

    TJBUSMC1973 wrote:

     

    I think I should be able to use my tongue as a Touch ID, but I can't.  So, I don't use the Touch ID feature.

    I just spewed coffee all over my keyboard. I blame you.

     

    I'm sorry, Meg, You can't use caffeinated beverages as a password on your computer.  That will be in OS X 10.9.9.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Oct 28, 2013 11:07 AM in response to TJBUSMC1973
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    Oct 28, 2013 11:07 AM in response to TJBUSMC1973

    Darn you! You did it again. I'm not reading any more of your posts until I finish my coffee! Hrumph.

  • by pmacek,

    pmacek pmacek Oct 28, 2013 1:43 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973
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    Oct 28, 2013 1:43 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973

    I understand what you are trying to express to you the problem I have with your argument. Logically, if every problem in the world as it is today is flawed. Therefore, if such issues were handled in the manner as your response is somewhat cyclical in an unproductive sort of way?

     

    Touch ID is a welcome feature in the new iPhone 5S supports fingerprint unlocking of your device. Be that as it may seem like it would work similarly to a previous feature such as PIN code. A simple time-out option is not unreasonable to think that I could unlock my phone for a time I thought I was crazy.

     

    Do you get what I'm trying to say that you're wrong.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Oct 28, 2013 1:51 PM in response to pmacek
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    Oct 28, 2013 1:51 PM in response to pmacek

    See this support document http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5883 which verifies that the immediate setting is the only option and that is how Apple set it up. You can go to www.apple.com/feedback and click on the appropriate link to leave Apple feedback about this setting.

  • by ceelum,

    ceelum ceelum Oct 28, 2013 2:00 PM in response to pmacek
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    Oct 28, 2013 2:00 PM in response to pmacek

    I just peed the coffee all over my keyboard is very hot.

  • by TJBUSMC1973,

    TJBUSMC1973 TJBUSMC1973 Oct 28, 2013 2:15 PM in response to pmacek
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    Oct 28, 2013 2:15 PM in response to pmacek

    pmacek wrote:

     

    I understand what you are trying to express to you the problem I have with your argument. Logically, if every problem in the world as it is today is flawed. Therefore, if such issues were handled in the manner as your response is somewhat cyclical in an unproductive sort of way?

     

    Touch ID is a welcome feature in the new iPhone 5S supports fingerprint unlocking of your device. Be that as it may seem like it would work similarly to a previous feature such as PIN code. A simple time-out option is not unreasonable to think that I could unlock my phone for a time I thought I was crazy.

     

    Do you get what I'm trying to say that you're wrong.

     

    No, I don't get what you're trying to say.  Perhaps you should post in your native language.

  • by pmacek,

    pmacek pmacek Oct 28, 2013 3:22 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973
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    Oct 28, 2013 3:22 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973

    TJBUSMC1973 wrote:

     

    It's training day 62, so we're getting ready to graduate next week along with Delta company. Here at recruit training, we expect a few things out of you. Number 1 is speed intensity. If you move fast then things are going to be easy on you. Remember why you came here? You came here to become a marine. Don't ever forget that. The first few weeks are probably the hardest weeks. As long as you make it through there, it gets a lot easier. You just watched the graduation, and I can't remember the last time I saw a brand-new marine that didn't want to be a marine at this point in training. Once you decide that you want to become a marine, don't ever forget it. Does that make sense?

     

    I expect a few things out of a forum response: Number 1 is intelligence coherence.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Oct 28, 2013 3:46 PM in response to pmacek
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    Oct 28, 2013 3:46 PM in response to pmacek

    pmacek wrote:

     

    I expect a few things out of a forum response: Number 1 is intelligence coherence.

    Do you perhaps mean "intelligent coherence"? If so, the post of yoursTJBUSMC1973 referenced lacks that. I didn't understand what your wrote, either. Posting in your native language might be helpful.

     

    Best of luck.

  • by TJBUSMC1973,

    TJBUSMC1973 TJBUSMC1973 Oct 28, 2013 3:53 PM in response to pmacek
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    Oct 28, 2013 3:53 PM in response to pmacek

    pmacek wrote:

     

    TJBUSMC1973 wrote:

     

    It's training day 62, so we're getting ready to graduate next week along with Delta company. Here at recruit training, we expect a few things out of you. Number 1 is speed intensity. If you move fast then things are going to be easy on you. Remember why you came here? You came here to become a marine. Don't ever forget that. The first few weeks are probably the hardest weeks. As long as you make it through there, it gets a lot easier. You just watched the graduation, and I can't remember the last time I saw a brand-new marine that didn't want to be a marine at this point in training. Once you decide that you want to become a marine, don't ever forget it. Does that make sense?

     

    I expect a few things out of a forum response: Number 1 is intelligence coherence.

     

    I have no idea where you got that, or how it is relevant to our current discussion.

     

    Nice profile pic, though.

  • by ceelum,

    ceelum ceelum Oct 28, 2013 4:22 PM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    Oct 28, 2013 4:22 PM in response to Meg St._Clair

    すいません、日本語は話せません。Pouvez-vous répéter en français s'il vous plait? Ma langue maternelle n'est pas l'anglais mais je l'ai compris. Je suis d'accord, le capteur d'empreintes pourrait utiliser un option de temps.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Oct 28, 2013 6:23 PM in response to ceelum
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    Oct 28, 2013 6:23 PM in response to ceelum

    I don't read or write French but I can use Google Translate. If you'd like Apple to include additional features, use the feedback page:

     

    http://www.apple.com/feedback

     

    Best of luck.

     

    Je n'ai ni lire ni écrire le français, mais je peux utiliser Google Translate. Si vous souhaitez Apple pour inclure des fonctionnalités supplémentaires, utilisez la page de commentaires:

     

    http://www.apple.com/feedback

     

    Bonne chance.