Face ID is an innovative feature that uses facial recognition to unlock your smartphone. It was first introduced with the iPhone X and replaced Touch ID. Face ID is only available on the iPhone X, so older model owners can't use it.
Fortunately, there is now a way to use Face ID on any iPhone. This is possible thanks to the jailbreak application Appellancy which mimics the Face ID feature on older iPhones. With this application you can unlock your smartphone with your face.
Here's how to use the Appellancy app on iPhone with iOS 11.
How to useFace ID on anyiPhone
Step 2: When the source is added, and all its files are downloaded, find the tweak through the search Appellancy and install it.
Step 3: Go back to your home screen and launch the app. Click the "+" button in the upper right corner of the screen to add a new user. Here you can take a photo of your face so that the application can recognize you.
The more photos you take, the better face recognition will work. You can photograph your face from many angles. You can also add the faces of your relatives so that they can also unlock your smartphone.
Step 4: All is ready. Now, to unlock your iPhone, simply hold it up to your face so that the front camera can recognize it. After a second, the device will be unlocked.
You can now add Face ID to your iPhone as well. It's important to note that the app only mimics the Face ID feature, it doesn't add it to the device. The app is not as secure as Face ID, much less Touch ID or passcode. You can only play with them or surprise your friends.
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One of the main features of the iPhone X was the front-facing TrueDepth camera, which powers Face ID. But it works so-so - to confirm this, we collected 10 face scanner problems.
1. Face ID does not work in landscape orientation
The first iPhone X owners note that Face ID does not work in landscape orientation... If you intentionally or accidentally turn your smartphone over, you will not be able to unlock it with your face.
This feature makes the face scanner not as convenient solution as the fingerprint sensor, which works in any position of the device in space.
This also makes Face ID in its current form completely unusable in future generations of iPad. Probably, something like this will not appear in tablets until Face ID 2.
2. Face ID needs to see your eyes, nose and mouth
A face scanner that functions on the basis of front camera TrueDepth is powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.
With the help of them, he is constantly improving and after a month of use he recognizes you in almost any form - in clothes or without, after a stormy night and with a week of stubble.
However, as practice shows, for Face ID to work, you need to see your eyes, nose, and mouth. For example, if the latter is covered with a scarf, the face scanner simply does not recognize you.
3.Face ID will definitely dazzle bright sunlight
Touch ID does not work with wet or even just damp hands, as well as with gloves in winter. This makes the fingerprint sensor useless in some use cases.
Similar weak spots there is also Face ID. For example, a face scanner can dazzle bright sunlight striking it at a certain angle.
You can deal with this by changing the angle of the device and the position of your head. Nevertheless, certain difficulties can definitely be associated with this.
4. Face ID does not recognize young children< 12 лет
Not so long ago, a warning about the operation of Face ID appeared on the official Apple website, which is directly related to the safety of using the face scanner.
Surprisingly, TrueDepth today cannot cope with recognizing children under 12 - at this age they are too similar to each other.
Of course, the percentage of iPhone users of this age is unlikely to be very large, but the situation itself looks strange - it turns out that Face ID can literally deceive a child.
5. Face ID doesn't always handle twins
As it turns out, Face ID can be wrong not only with young children, but also with twins. If you have an identical brother or sister, stay away from them.
As the experiences of Western journalists show, technology really does not distinguish between some twins - however, this does not always happen.
The pattern has not yet been identified, but Face ID can distinguish even the most similar ones for our eyes, and confuses others. Most likely, the digital face map is not created in the usual way.
6. Face ID will not save the additional username
While I was still using Touch ID, my iPhone had not only a pair of my fingers, but also my wife's and father's prints - just in case, what if.
With Face ID, such a system will not work with all the desire. The scanner built into the iPhone X can only save one face - this is its main limitation.
That said, it doesn't stop you from telling all the people you need to have your iPhone X passcode in case of an emergency. Maybe it's for the best.
7. Face ID really wants to see the look on itself
Western journalists have already noted that Face ID sometimes works strangely. In some cases, it won't fire until it sees your eyes on it.
They emphasize that sometimes you have to look not even at the screen, but directly at the TrueDepth front camera module. Otherwise, he doesn't want to work.
As a result, it turns out that the iPhone X thinks that its owner is not looking at it, and offers to enter a password. This is insanely annoying.
8. Face ID can be disabled for security
By the way, similarly to Touch ID, Face ID is sometimes disabled for security purposes - in particular, if the scanner failed to recognize you by sight five times in a row.
A similar situation happens after restart iPhone X, remote blocking via Find My iPhone, or after using the SOS signal.
In addition, the iPhone X will ask you to enter a passcode instead of using Face ID if the smartphone has been locked for 48 hours or the scanner has not been used in the last 4 hours.
9.Face ID and is not needed to protect your data
We already wrote that biometric data protection technologies are not needed to make your iPhone noticeably more secure - no.
They are required for ease of authentication on the device. Entering a password every time is difficult. But putting your finger on is a piece of cake.
However, tricking both Touch ID and Face ID is noticeably easier than a number pad for entering a password. In the first case, a rubber finger mock-up is suitable for this, in the second - a twin.
10. Face ID is much slower than Touch ID
If you compare the speed of Touch ID in the iPhone 8 and Face ID in the iPhone X, it becomes clear that the face scanner is noticeably slower than the fingerprint sensor.
And this is not surprising, because until today, Touch ID has survived several generations of the iPhone and today it began to work significantly faster and safer.
Of course, in a couple of years, Face ID will definitely lose most of its shortcomings, but today it cannot be denied that it certainly has them.
We will tell you how to make face unlocking the main method of protecting your smartphone and enjoy it.
I have been using the top ten since the release, and at first the device refused to recognize me as the owner in about 30% of cases. However, I have found a way to fix this and will never go back to Touch ID again.
This guide will be useful not only for iPhone X owners, but also for those who are planning to buy a new iPhone soon, as Face ID will be present in everything lineup Apple smartphones 2018 year.
To set up Face ID, you must first create a passcode. It will come in handy during the training period of the system, and in the future it can be used if you cannot look at the phone. Then you need to go to "settings" - "Face ID and password code", enter the same password and select "Set up Face ID".
The smartphone will offer to put your face in a frame and rotate your head. At this point, it is important to follow three rules. First, keep the phone as far away from your face as the setup program allows. Usually, arm's length is enough. This will allow the smartphone to know that the owner is in front of him, even if the user just took the device out of his pocket to see the time. Secondly, rotational movements should be done slowly. Since the dot projector has a certain frequency, the slower you rotate your head, the more of your images will be saved in the system memory. Thirdly, you need to turn your head to the maximum angle, since in this case the smartphone will recognize you, even if you are looking forward, for example, at the road, and the device is below your head in your hands.
After the first time, the system will offer to repeat the actions. Everything is done the same way, only you need to rotate your head in the other direction. After that, the configuration will be completed.
I would also recommend disabling the "Require Face ID Attention" item. If this option is active, the iPhone will not unlock until the user looks at it.
This is less convenient, it will be triggered less often, but no one can access the data on the device by holding it to your face while you sleep.
The Face ID system is self-learning, that is, every time the iPhone does not recognize the user and the owner enters the password, the security database is updated with new information. For example, if you always wear glasses and take them off at one moment, the system will not react only the first time. In the second, everything will work as it should.
The training period for my iPhone took two weeks. But now I use Face ID all the time, just like I did with Touch ID, and I think it's a great feature. At first, the advantage of face unlocking is not so noticeable, but after a while I began to feel that the fingerprint scanner in the iPhone 6S is much less convenient to use.
Have fun with the technology and use all the functions to the maximum. There is progress for that! Write in the comments how you feel about Face ID, because very soon most of us will face this system.
IPhone X users worldwide reported Face ID scanner not working after system update. Error messages appeared after iOS 11.2 update. According to Apple, the probability of a proprietary biometric sensor error is 1: 1,000,000. However, iPhone X users have frequently complained about system issues. In this article, we list the top five Face ID problems and how to fix them.
Part 1. General Problems with iPhone X Face ID
1.Face ID iPhone X Failed to Set Up
You cannot access Apple settings ID on iPhone X and get stuck in the recognizing interface. Double clicking will take you to the previous page.
2. iPhone X won't unlock
Face ID, which was first adopted in the iPhone X, seems to have a lot of recognition problems, just like what happened with Touch ID a few years ago. People are reporting that Face ID on iPhone X cannot recognize their face after they have set Face ID.
3. iPhone X Face ID Not Working
Face ID is the most attractive iPhone function X, which allows you to unlock your iPhone without entering a password, use Apple pay and buy from App Store, iTunes Store and iBooks, etc. However, some users claim that Face ID cannot unlock apps and the iPhone X is completely unresponsive when it encounters the owner's face.
4. iPhone X can't unlock if you wear contact lenses
Face ID cannot identify your face when you wear contact lenses. So it just keeps scanning, but it cannot unlock.
5. iPhone X Face ID error
A user complains on Twitter that the iPhone X is unlocked after showing it to his wife. However, the man said that he can unlock his friend X's iPhone since they look alike.
Part 2. Ways to Fix iPhone X Face ID Issues
1. First you need to check
The TrueDepth camera is not covered with anything.
Your face, including eyes, nose, mouth, is directly facing the TrueDepth Camera without any block.
Hold 10-20 inches between iPhone X and your face for clear recognition.
Do not use Face ID under lighting when you are outside in bright sunlight.
2. Take off glasses
Face ID is designed to work with many glasses, according to Apple. However, if you wear glasses that block certain types of light, the infrared camera can make it difficult to recognize your face. To avoid this, remove your sunglasses or contact lenses,
3. Update to the latest iOS system
If you are sure that the physical conditions are set correctly, but your problem is not resolved, then you need to check if the latest iOS system is running on the iPhone X. As we know, Face ID was first introduced on the iPhone X, it will have some problems inevitably. Updating operating system to the latest version is the easiest advice for fixing some unexpected bugs. You better create backup your iPhone X to avoid data loss during the update. Then go to Settings> General> Software Update to download and install latest version OS.
4. Check Face ID settings on iPhone X
Another tip that you can ignore is that you need to check if Face ID Unlock is enabled. Select Settings> Face ID and Password. If you want to use Face ID to unlock, turn on the iPhone Unlock option.
5. Reset Face ID
If you find the iPhone X is not working and you cannot use it for anything like unlocking, shopping, etc. You can try resetting Face ID. It will delete all existing face data and set up a new face id. Go to Settings> Face ID & Password> Reset Face ID.
6. Force restart iPhone X
Force restart is always useful when you encounter various iOS like iPhone stuck on Apple logo / black screen / DFU mode / blue screen. You can try this method when iPhone X is stuck in Face ID scan.
Step 1: Quickly press and immediately release the Volume Up button.
Step 2: Quickly press and immediately release the Volume Down button.
Step 3: Press and hold the side (Sleep / Wake) button until the Apple logo appears.
Especially if your iPhone X is experiencing some system damage
7. Reset all settings
If iPhone X Face ID was unable to recognize your face even though you set up a new Face ID, another method you can try is to reset all settings. It will reset iPhone X to its default settings without data loss. The Reset All Settings option works for many iPhone problems such as Wi-Fi disconnect error, go to Settings> General> Reset> Reset All Settings
8. Fix iOS system to fix Face ID issues
IPhone X Face ID issues can be caused by system crashes. The methods above don't always work well. You can use an efficient tool to restore your operating system without losing your data. It works great if Face ID doesn't recognize your face.
One of the key features of the top-end novelty is Face ID facial recognition technology. How Face ID works on iPhone X, how to set it up, how secure it is, we'll tell you right now.
As you may have noticed, the front of the iPhone X has a small notch at the top. A special module is located here, in which several sensors are concentrated, including the TrueDepth camera, which, along with the rest of the sensors, responds to face recognition technology. This is why Apple was never able to get rid of this part of the perimeter bezel. Face ID replaces Touch ID. And, according to the manufacturer, it is more reliable than using a fingerprint scanner.
What can you use it for?
Face ID can be used to unlock a smartphone, to pay for purchases in the Apple Store (iTunes Store), to use a payment Apple systems Pay to protect applications. That is, your face now becomes your personal password, which cannot be faked either by a photograph or by a similar person. Unless you have a real twin. Why can't you unlock your iPhone with your photo? Because the device needs a 3D image. Also, the smartphone will clearly understand, based on your eyes, whether a person is alive in front of it or not. Even if someone else wears a mask with your face, Face ID won't recognize it.
How to setup?
To set up Face ID on iPhone X, you need to visit the appropriate section in Settings. There you will be asked to shake your head in a circle so that the system will remember you. The TrueDept camera plays a central role here, which projects over 30,000 invisible dots onto your face and then creates a structural image from them. When the camera reads your face, its structure is transferred to the A11 Bionic chip and converted into mathematical model... During the unlocking process, the chip will simply compare the user's face to the saved model.
It's worth noting that on iPhone X, you can only add one face. Using multiple faces to unlock (for example, multiple members of your family) will not work. Moreover, in order for the system to remember the new person, you will first need to reset the function. When unlocking, you don't have to keep your phone in front of your face - you can just hold it at a comfortable angle.
How well does it work?
Until we try Face ID for ourselves, we cannot be sure that the technology works flawlessly and smoothly. But this will not happen soon. The phone will appear only in November, so for now we can only rely on the opinions of people who attended the presentation and then "used" the iPhone in the demo zone.
Note that Touch ID was blocked after five unsuccessful finger scan attempts. With Face ID, you only have two tries. After two unsuccessful attempts, the phone will lock and ask you to enter a passcode.
By the way, we note that during the presentation, the Face ID function let Apple down a little - it did not work properly. When Craig Federighi took the stage to demonstrate Face ID, but his face recognition failed. Some viewers immediately doubted the perfection of the new feature. Later, several suggestions appeared on the Web why this happened.
According to one opinion, the device asked for a password because the phone has not been used in the last 48 hours. And the system automatically worked that way for security reasons. Another opinion is that on the demo iPhone X, before the presentation, they forgot to enter the passcode after restarting it. Another opinion is that there were several unsuccessful attempts to unlock the device before the demonstration. Well, the most courageous opinion is that Face ID simply could not recognize the Apple CEO.
By the way, later, when the media tried a new feature on themselves, one of the journalists said that he had several unsuccessful attempts to unlock the device using his face. At the same time, Apple assures us that Face ID can work even in poor lighting conditions or even if you grow a beard, try on a hat, glasses or apply bright makeup. Only we are not talking about sunglasses, as they darken your eyes. Also, the smartphone will not come out to unlock if you are sleeping at this time - you will definitely need to look at the iPhone. Well, we'll see ...