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Face id

Phone gets unlocked by my brother’s face and we are not twins.

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 19, 2021 9:15 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2021 9:35 AM

To quote Apple:


The probability that a random person in the population could look at your iPhone or iPad Pro and unlock it using Face ID is approximately 1 in 1,000,000 with a single enrolled appearance. As an additional protection, Face ID allows only five unsuccessful match attempts before a passcode is required. The statistical probability is different for twins and siblings that look like you and among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features may not have fully developed. If you're concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate.

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Aug 19, 2021 9:35 AM in response to khushi274

To quote Apple:


The probability that a random person in the population could look at your iPhone or iPad Pro and unlock it using Face ID is approximately 1 in 1,000,000 with a single enrolled appearance. As an additional protection, Face ID allows only five unsuccessful match attempts before a passcode is required. The statistical probability is different for twins and siblings that look like you and among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features may not have fully developed. If you're concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate.

About Face ID advanced technology - Apple Support

Aug 19, 2021 10:04 AM in response to khushi274

Dogcow makes a good point.


While the probability of your brother being able to unlock YOUR Face-ID is low, it’s NOT zero.


After taking all the “basic security” steps already posted; TEST to see if he can STILL unlock your phone.


If he can, congratulate yourselves on being a statistical anomaly and just use the passcode-only for authentication.


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