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I have an iPhone with Face ID and an 8 digit passcode. If I were to be arrested or whatever, all I need to do is press the power button 5 times in quick success
by leokennis 7y ago
I have an iPhone with Face ID and an 8 digit passcode. If I were to be arrested or whatever, all I need to do is press the power button 5 times in quick succession and Face ID is disabled and my passcode is required.
So I can choose:
- Unlock my phone with ease for 10’s of years and then quickly lock it once
- Struggle to unlock it for 10’s of years to avoid having to quickly lock it once
- Crosseye_Jack 7y agoIf you enable voice control in accessibility you can reboot the device using a voice command “reboot this device”. After which you will need your passcode/word to unlock the device. Handy if you foresee a time you won’t be able to reach your device and tap the unlock button 5 times.
- BiteCode_dev 7y agoRebooting does that by default on android: it always requires your pin. No need to remember to press the x button n times. Just shut it down. A good habit anyway: you don't want them to be able to poke the ram.
- anamexis 7y agoRebooting resets the passcode requirement on iOS as well.
- kebbekaise 7y agoIf they tell you to unlock it but you 5 tap instead, then it wouldn't surprise me if it counts as obstructing justice. You'd need to do it quickly before the cuffs come on. And make sure the officer doesn't mistake you reaching for your pocket as you grabbing your gun.