Who uses a passcode on their phone?

[mjcarter]

I don't have much to hide on my phone either, but the guys at work will mess with it (change wallpaper, snap unwanted pics, etc.) if I leave my phone at the desk unattended.

 

[Ariza16]

Touch ID and Passcode, always

 

[ewelch]

The FBI recommends not using a passcode. It makes fishing expeditions less easy.

I use a six-number passcode with devices that allow it. TouchID with everything possible.

 

[emanwis]

I'm forced to use one to receive work emails on my phone. However, I'd use one anyway even if not forced to. Touch ID has been a beautiful thing, IMHO.

 

[anon(4765705)]

I have used a 4-digit p/c since the days of my iphone4s.

Recently, I decided to upgrade my passcode. I was thinking 6-digit, but realized that I could use a complex alphanumeric one.

So I decided to use my AppleID p/w as my passcode because with TouchID, the length and complexity of the p/c is trivial given how rarely one has to actually enter it.

I also had my 83 year old mom do this as it eliminates a code and allows her to keep her AppleID p/w fresh in her mind. (All the rest of her p/ws are, unique, complex, and managed via her iCloud Keychain.)

 

[robertk328]

Simply that you can't use Touch ID without a pass code. Everyone that said they use Touch ID must of necessity also use/have a pass code. The original question was do you use a pass code?

Ok, I never said anything about using Touch ID without a passcode so I was confused what you meant when quoting my post.

I use both - primarily Touch ID (thereby using a passcode as well) and the passcode when necessary. My wife, who has both, still punches in the passcode rather than use the Touch ID she has set up. Old habits I guess.

 

[ngc]

I do...

 

[Wizard12]

I do. A 6 digit one.

 

[Wizard12]

or to restart....I have to use 6 digit overtime I shut it down.

 

[MaxSmarties]

or to restart....I have to use 6 digit overtime I shut it down.

yep. I'm switching my iPhone completely off, once in a week, and the passcode is needed after that.

 

[BBerryPowerUser]

I'm one of those Dinosaurs that kept his iPhone 4s all these years. So yes, it has always had the code for entry - since day 1 when I bought it new. And yes, after all these years it still functions well. A testament to the build quality.

I'm upgrading (finally) to an iPhone 7 in the Fall when they come out and look forward to upgrading to Touch ID, or whatever the iPhone 7 will have for secure entry.

Upgrading from a 4s to a 7. Wow. That will be like going from a Volkswagen to a Bentley.

 

[mumfoau]

I surely do use a pass code and TouchID

 

[Gazoobee]

Everyone who uses TouchID uses a passcode of course.
It's *required* as soon as you turn on TouchID, which you'd be an eedeeoht not to use if you have a phone that can use it.

 

[Gazoobee]

Not sure your point? It's correct though, you need a code as backup to Touch ID.

I think the point is that the question that starts this thread is poorly phrased, and most of the people answering are talking like they have a choice, when in fact they don't. If you enable TouchID (and you should), then you have to have a passcode.

 

[dfb8085]

I do. Have both my thumbs and I'm thinking of adding my wife's just in case something happens to me. After all a married couple should not have secrets which we don't. I mean you never know really in the event of an accident or something.

 

[projekt_war]

I have used a passcode on my phone until it was updated to allow for one that was alphanumeric. Yes, it can slow a process of rebooting the phone at those inconvenient moments but it gives me an added sense of security.

 

[kwp217]

touch & passcode

 

[Rob Phillips]

I think the point is that the question that starts this thread is poorly phrased, and most of the people answering are talking like they have a choice, when in fact they don't. If you enable TouchID (and you should), then you have to have a passcode.

True. To add, you should use a lengthy, complex passcode (preferably alphanumeric).

 

[MaxSmarties]

I think the point is that the question that starts this thread is poorly phrased, and most of the people answering are talking like they have a choice, when in fact they don't. If you enable TouchID (and you should), then you have to have a passcode.

Correct.
But I still know people that don't use any lock at all .... :cant-watch:

 

[rjholmes123]

Nobody.