Face ID recognition security issue

With my iphoneXR MY BROTHER IS ABLE TO UNLOCK WITHOUT PASSCODE

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 10, 2021 6:31 AM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2021 6:44 AM

Hello~ Does your brother have access to your iPhone and your Apple ID? If so rescan your face when he is nowhere around and change your Apple ID password and then see if his face unlocks your device.


Set up Face ID on iPhone - Apple Support


Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If at this point it still happens you need to take your iPhone and your brother in to Apple store and demonstrate this to them


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~Katana-San~

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Sep 10, 2021 6:44 AM in response to SURYATEJPALETI

Hello~ Does your brother have access to your iPhone and your Apple ID? If so rescan your face when he is nowhere around and change your Apple ID password and then see if his face unlocks your device.


Set up Face ID on iPhone - Apple Support


Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If at this point it still happens you need to take your iPhone and your brother in to Apple store and demonstrate this to them


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options


~Katana-San~

Sep 10, 2021 8:26 AM in response to SURYATEJPALETI

See this Apple support article→About Face ID advanced technology - Apple Support, specifically:


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.

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