Rugbratzmum
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Q: After a update my iPhone and iPad requested an 8 didget passcode, I use to have a 4 didget one, why the change?

after a update a few months ago on my iPhone 6s and iPad mini 2, I can't remember which update it was though, but I previously only had a passcode to unlock my phone/iPad using only a 4 didget code, when the update completed it requested I now use a 8 didget passcode. And there is no option to convert back to 4 didget one, nor to disable it. Other friends and my partners phones never requested theirs to change to 8 didget after their updates why has mine?

iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 10.0.2

Posted on Oct 3, 2016 2:25 PM

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Q: After a update my iPhone and iPad requested an 8 didget passcode, I use to have a 4 didget one, why the change?

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  • by ShagCA,

    ShagCA ShagCA Oct 3, 2016 2:28 PM in response to Rugbratzmum
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    Oct 3, 2016 2:28 PM in response to Rugbratzmum

    You can disable it.

    Use a passcode with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

  • by Rugbratzmum,

    Rugbratzmum Rugbratzmum Oct 3, 2016 4:11 PM in response to ShagCA
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    Oct 3, 2016 4:11 PM in response to ShagCA

    thankyou, yes had a look at all that and followed the advice in the link above, but I only have a option to change it to custom Alphanumeric Code. Which is still 8 didget, also the Turn Passcode Off button is unhighlighted. its in grey, and won't let me click on it.

  • by Drew Reece,

    Drew Reece Drew Reece Oct 3, 2016 4:33 PM in response to Rugbratzmum
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    Oct 3, 2016 4:33 PM in response to Rugbratzmum

    I believe iOS 9 introduced 6 digit codes for devices that use Touch ID. Apple must have decided to increase that length. Adding phrases with letters, symbols & case sensitivity is great for security.

     

    It means the possible combinations are less likely to be defeated by brute force, which you might find valuable should you ever lose the device. There are devices that are specifically designed to try all combinations on iOS devices.

     

    You can try disabling Touch ID or even disable Apple Pay - I suspect Apple like to force users to secure the device if it can be used to pay directly with their credit or bank cards.

    Compare the features you use to the ones on your friends devices you may be able to work it out (or maybe someone can confirm which feature causes it).

     

    p.s.

    I think you can enable the 'erase device after 10 failed attempts' - it may allow you to reduce the passphrase strength, but obviously you want to avoid letting kids near your device otherwise they can keep trying until your data gets nuked

  • by Drew Reece,

    Drew Reece Drew Reece Oct 3, 2016 4:33 PM in response to Rugbratzmum
    Level 5 (7,753 points)
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    Oct 3, 2016 4:33 PM in response to Rugbratzmum

    I believe iOS 9 introduced 6 digit codes for devices that use Touch ID. Apple must have decided to increase that length. Adding phrases with letters, symbols & case sensitivity is great for security.

     

    It means the possible combinations are less likely to be defeated by brute force, which you might find valuable should you ever lose the device. There are devices that are specifically designed to try all combinations on iOS devices.

     

    You can try disabling Touch ID or even disable Apple Pay - I suspect Apple like to force users to secure the device if it can be used to pay directly with their credit or bank cards.

    Compare the features you use to the ones on your friends devices you may be able to work it out (or maybe someone can confirm which feature causes it).

     

    p.s.

    I think you can enable the 'erase device after 10 failed attempts' - it may allow you to reduce the passphrase strength, but obviously you want to avoid letting kids near your device otherwise they can keep trying until your data gets nuked