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Paulie

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3. It's still better than a PIN or nothing at all

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Mon Sep 23, 2013, 08:37 AM

Sep 2013

It's easy to get through a PIN if it's not set to wipe the device, just look at the screen smudges, and people will often start with 19... Swipe PINS are even easier as the smudge goes between numbers and persists longer even with use.

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How to get past the fingerprint-scanner of the iPhone 5S: [View all] DetlefK Sep 2013 OP

Isn't it easier to use the threat of bodily harm? Renew Deal Sep 2013 #1

Yes, if you happen to have person and smartphone in the same place. DetlefK Sep 2013 #2

It's still better than a PIN or nothing at all Paulie Sep 2013 #3

Its a gimmick. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #4

Exactly trumad Sep 2013 #5

Next up dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #6

That would be hard to hack. trumad Sep 2013 #7

AFAIR the tongue-surface is also unique for each person. DetlefK Sep 2013 #9

That "feature" is the reason I won't buy the 5s Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #8

First of all, it's optional on the 5s, second, the phone doesn't store your fingerprint frazzled Sep 2013 #10

Oh, okay Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #11