Do you passcode protect your iPhone?

[bamf-hacker]

I am trying to get some metrics and I figured what better way than to reach out to the amazing diverse members of iMore.

Here is the question:

Do you have a passcode on your iPhone? If so is it longer than 6 characters.

Post why or why not.

 

[TwitchyPuppy]

I am trying to get some metrics and I figured what better way than to reach out to the amazing diverse members of iMore.

Here is the question:

Do you have a passcode on your iPhone? If so is it longer than 6 characters.

Post why or why not.

Yep!
And only 4.

Because I had to put one in but I always use my fingerprint sensor.

 

[zocster]

I thought you need a passcode as a back up for your fingerprint? So I just did it because I had to lol.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Yes, I've used a 4 digit passcode for 5 years. But use Touch ID most of the time. I thought about going with 6 digits, but didn't. Works for me.

 

[Tartarus]

Yes, 6 digits and TouchID.

 

[Quis89]

Yup. 6 digits. But only because it is required for Touch ID. I'd imagine thats the majority. When I was selling cell phones everyone set up a passcode so they could take advantage of touch ID. It really did increase device security. Prior to that, a lot of customers I worked with found passcodes to be an inconvenience.

 

[Spencerdl]

Yes I do. 6 digits. It gives me a peace of mind just in case someone gets their hands on my iPhone. I always use the touch ID unless my password is needed.

 

[Rodawg71]

Yup...6 digits here as well

 

[ladyc0524]

Yes. 6 digits here also

 

[anon(9490796)]

Yes. Six digits here

 

[DarlaMack]

Ditto... 6 digits and my middle fingers

 

[metalchick719]

Yes, I have a six digit passcode on my iPhone 6s because it's required for Touch ID.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Yes, I have a six digit passcode on my iPhone 6s because it's required for Touch ID.

A passcode is required. But not a 6 digit one. I still use 4 digits.

 

[blaine07]

A passcode is required. But not a 6 digit one. I still use 4 digits.

Yep still 4 digits here too

 

[Ecm]

Hmm. I'm the odd man out -- I use 7 characters. Plus touch ID, of course.

 

[Annie_M]

You betcha! I use a 6 digit passcode and Touch ID.

 

[Spencerdl]

Ditto... 6 digits and my middle fingers

LOL ...one of my fingers is the middle one also.

 

[wenrob]

Yep, Touch ID and 7 digits.

 

[Garz]

Touch ID and I do a 4 digit passcode.

 

[mark-d]

Touch ID and the 4 digit code. I kept with 4 digits when Apple upped the possibilities.

I figured if 4 digits is sufficient to keep my bank card safe it's also the same for the contents of my iPhone