Switching from Face ID to Touch ID for app hiding on iPhone 13

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Switching from Face ID to Touch ID for app hiding on iPhone 13

When hiding apps or in hiding apps atm I need to use Face ID an I don’t like this I have had people get into my hidden apps using their phone with a picture of me I wanted to switch to touch/fingerprint id like I had on my galaxy bare with me this is my first ever I phone I finally made the switch to apple but I’m starting to think I like the security measures better from Samsung galaxy phones

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Original Title: can i use touch id instead if face id on my iphone13 to hide or unlocks apps 13

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 14, 2025 7:37 AM

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MrHoffman

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Aug 14, 2025 7:47 AM in response to candie86

iPhone 13 has Face ID only, and not Touch ID.

The Face ID 3D scanner isn’t fooled by photos. The scanner can potentially find your face in the background if the scanner is active, and if somebody is deliberately scanning your face while waving your phone around as part of their “using a photo” claim), and scanning your face will unlock. As it should.

If people are getting into your iPhone, change your iPhone passcode. This is more likely than Face ID getting fooled by a photo.

You will want to re-secure your Apple Account and all of your other passwords, and also run Safety Check, if your passcode has been compromised.

Some background info:

About Face ID advanced technology - Apple Support

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Zachyy

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Aug 14, 2025 7:38 AM in response to candie86

No. The iPhone 13 does not have Touch ID capabilities.

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Switching from Face ID to Touch ID for app hiding on iPhone 13

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