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Is it possible to unlock someone’s iPhone with your Face ID?

Is it possible to unlock someone’s(like your sister!) phone with your face id ???????


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Posted on Oct 17, 2021 1:10 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2021 8:58 AM

Yes, it is possible Face ID can work with other person and statistically for siblings those odds are higher.


About Face ID advanced technology



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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Oct 18, 2021 8:58 AM in response to samaneh9786

Yes, it is possible Face ID can work with other person and statistically for siblings those odds are higher.


About Face ID advanced technology



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.


Oct 18, 2021 9:00 AM in response to samaneh9786

Hello ~ Take a look here and pay close attention to excerpt:


About Face ID advanced technology - Apple Support*


*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.


~Katana-San~




Oct 18, 2021 9:19 AM in response to iW00

iW00 wrote:

Yes, it is possible Face ID can work with other person and statistically for siblings those odds are higher.

Ah, OK. I'm sorry.

I have my doubts about Face ID and don't use here on my iDevices.

But really didn't expect that's possible for a random person to be able to unlock an iDevice secured with Face ID.

A passcode seems safer . . . . .

Is it possible to unlock someone’s iPhone with your Face ID?

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