Is it possible, or is there an app that enables me to grant access to my iphone 5s via fingerprints to a limited access profile? i.e if I lend my kids my phone, but I dont want them getting access to data/itunes? or I lwnd my phone to a colleague but dont want him accessing my photos?
tia
wayno
iPhone 5s, iOS 7.0.2
Hey Wayno,
I'd take a look into Restrictions, and see if any of its features work for you:
You can restrict access to the following applications and features on the device:
- Safari
- Camera (also disables FaceTime)
- FaceTime
- iTunes Store
- iBooks Store2
- Installing apps
- Deleting apps
- In-App Purchases
- Siri
- AirDrop
You can prevent access to specific content types:
- Ratings (select the country in the ratings section to automatically apply the appropriate content ratings for that region)
- Music and podcasts
- Movies
- TV shows
- Books2
- Apps
- Siri
- websites
- You can also adjust the time necessary before a password is required to purchase content.
You can prevent changes to privacy settings, including:
- Location Services
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Reminders
- Photos
- Bluetooth sharing
- Microphone
- Advertising
You can prevent changes to the following settings and accounts:
- Accounts3
- Find My Friends4
- Cellular data use5
- Background app refresh
- Volume limit
You can restrict features within Game Center:
- Multiplayer games
- Adding friends
via: iOS: Understanding Restrictions (parental controls)
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213
Have a good one,
Delgadoh
Limiting access via fingerprints
