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Can I add a Face ID to iPad mini 5th generation?

Can I add a Face ID to iPad mini 5th generation?


iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 3:55 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 6:43 PM

FaceID requires integrated hardware that has to be built in to the device from the factory. It is not something that can optionally be added later. Similarly, touchID also cannot be added to a FaceID capable device for the same reason. These biometric systems require built in hardware senders. A device either has them, or it doesn’t.

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Feb 21, 2022 6:43 PM in response to amosfromsurrey

FaceID requires integrated hardware that has to be built in to the device from the factory. It is not something that can optionally be added later. Similarly, touchID also cannot be added to a FaceID capable device for the same reason. These biometric systems require built in hardware senders. A device either has them, or it doesn’t.

Can I add a Face ID to iPad mini 5th generation?

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