Why doesn't the iPhone require a passcode to be entered periodically like Google does (e.g., every time the phone is locked or every 48 hours)? Also, why doesn't the iPhone have an anti-theft lock? Why doesn't the OEM unlocking of the phone be required before flashing?
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Original Title: Mobile phone security
What are you talking about...
视讯 wrote:
Why doesn't the iPhone require a passcode to be entered periodically like Google does (e.g., every time the phone is locked or every 48 hours)?
It does require the passcode periodically. If you are using Face ID (or Touch ID) and it doesn't pass the biometric test, you will have to use your passcode. After a (semi random) period of being locked, you will have to enter the passcode.
Also, why doesn't the iPhone have an anti-theft lock?
It does.
Why doesn't the OEM unlocking of the phone be required before flashing?
There's no point. Even of someone does a 'factory reset' on the device, so long as you don't remove it from the list of devices in find my, it's useless thanks to Activation Lock.
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Original Title: Mobile phone security
视讯 wrote:
Also, why doesn't the iPhone have an anti-theft lock?
What are you talking about?!?
Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
"Find My includes Activation Lock — a feature that's designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone or iPad if it's ever lost or stolen."
Also, if you enter several wrong passcodes, an iPhone will start forcing you to wait longer and longer between retries. If you make too many incorrect passcode entry attempts, it will either wipe itself instantly, or enter a state where the only way badk in is to reset and wipe it. This is a way of frustrating brute-force attempts to crack the passcode of a locked phone to get at the user's data.
Hello 视讯
welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Community!
Re: "Mobile phone security :
Why doesn't the iPhone require a passcode to be entered periodically ..."
Seems we can set up an iPhone according to our own requirements.
(Not everyone is able to enter a passcode, yet they can still use an iPhone.)
Apple provides articles online to assist in setting up an iPhone securely.
Apple support's online article: Setup basics - Apple Support explains how to set a passcode, and / or fingerprint / Face ID for security.
Eg: says:
"Set up Face ID or Touch ID
You can use Face ID (face recognition) or Touch ID (your fingerprint) to securely unlock your iPhone, sign in to many apps, and make purchases. For your security, Face ID and Touch ID data doesn’t leave your device and isn’t saved anywhere else.
Depending on your iPhone model, do one of the following:
> Face ID & Passcode, tap Set up Face ID, then follow the onscreen instructions. > Touch ID & Passcode, tap Add a Fingerprint, then follow the onscreen instructions."The above linked article also has much more set-up info.
You can also: Turn on Lock Screen features if you wish.
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Re: " ..... like Google does"
If you wish: You can Move from Android to iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
and / or
The article below (while not answering specifically) also does have a section devoted to moving from Android to iOS system. Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support
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Re: "Also, why doesn't the iPhone have an anti-theft lock?"
See how to: Use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone - Apple Support
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Re: "Why doesn't the OEM unlocking of the phone be required before flashing?"
Sorry I do not know : we are all Apple users, like yourself, in this community.
Also: we do not know how you have your iPhone set up.
You may wish to ask the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) : Apple: Support
or
The iPhone User-guide, is a useful resource.
(The Privacy and Security section has a great deal more information available ).
You can click the "Table of Contents" link on the welcome page to see what's available.
iPhone User Guide - Apple Support
All the best :-)
Here’s when passcodes are required by the iOS:
Optic ID, Face ID, Touch ID, passcodes, and passwords - Apple Support
Additionally, 72 hours of inactivity will cause a complete restart to the “Never Unlocked” state.
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Why doesn't iPhone require periodic passcode entry or have an anti-theft lock?
