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		cmiles74 on Sept 12, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple’s Fingerprint ID May Mean You Can’t ‘Take th... Is it a known fact that the fingerprint authentication can't be combined with the standard PIN or complex password feature? It seems like a fingerprint scan that is followed by a password request to unlock the phone would be an easy win.

rickyc091 on Sept 12, 2013 | [–]

I recall reading that you will get hit by the passcode lock if your fingerprint doesn't scan after X attempts.

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