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Can I disable/not use FACE ID on iPhone XS Max,? Do they still have the thumb print feature?

Considering purchasing an iPhone XS Max. But would prefer to use the thumb print feature.

Is this still available ? Can I just not use the FACE ID feature ?

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 12, 2019 7:33 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2019 7:41 AM

  1. You can disable Face ID and use just a passcode instead.
  2. No, no thumb print available on those models any more. They no longer have a home button where the print scanner used to be. So no way to scan the print.
  3. Apple no longer sells the Xs or Xs Max. You may be able to find left over stock in physical stores though.


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Sep 12, 2019 7:41 AM in response to JazzyShazzy

  1. You can disable Face ID and use just a passcode instead.
  2. No, no thumb print available on those models any more. They no longer have a home button where the print scanner used to be. So no way to scan the print.
  3. Apple no longer sells the Xs or Xs Max. You may be able to find left over stock in physical stores though.


Can I disable/not use FACE ID on iPhone XS Max,? Do they still have the thumb print feature?

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