First of all, the iOS devices which supports Touch ID feature are:
- iPhone 5s.
- iPhone 6.
- iPhone 6 Plus.
- iPad Air 2.
- iPad Mini 3.
The above devices have built-in Touch ID or fingerprint scanner feature.
How to configure Touch ID on your iOS device
In order To configure and setup Touch ID on your iOS device , you have to set up a passcode for your iPhone or iPad, because your passcode will be needed for additional security validation like:
- When you restart your iOS device it will ask you for passcode to enable Touch ID.
- When more than 48 hours have elapsed from the last time you unlocked your device
- If you want to reset or change passcode or Touch ID settings.
Is Apple Touch ID secure?How to Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad
Yes, of course because it uses advanced security architecture which is called the Secure Enclave mainly developed to protect your passcode and fingerprint data of your iOS devices. When you set up a new device, iOS will offer to walk you through Touch ID setup.
- Also Apple Touch ID doesn’t store any images of your fingerprint to improve security.
- As Touch ID stores only a mathematical representation of your fingerprint, so it is impossible to reverse this method and hack through your iOS device security system.
- Also iOS and other apps can never access your fingerprint data.
- Only Touch ID uses your fingerprint data.
- No backup can be made of your Fingerprint data.
- iCloud or other backup services are also not allowed to use or store your fingerprint data.
- So you can say that it’s full-proof.
Uses of Touch ID sensor
- Unlocking and safeguarding iOS device: It quickly reads your fingerprint and automatically unlocks your phone.
- Purchase Movies and music albums from iTunes Store.
- Use it for Purchasing games and apps from App Store.
- You can also authorize Touch ID to purchase Books from iBooks Store.
- Authorize and integrate it with Apple Pay.
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How to use the Lock screen on iPhone or iPad
- How to setup or enable a long or strong alphanumeric password on iPhone, iPad.
- iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Passcode guide.
- How to Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad.
- Understanding Apple Touch ID.
- How to quickly access iPhone camera from Lock screen.
- How to turn off Notification Center on your iPhone or iPad Lock screen.
- How to secure your iPhone or iPad with a passcode.
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