iPhone X: Here’s how to setup Face ID

It’s a complex system that adapts

Every time you use Face ID, the TrueDepth camera projects 30,000 invisible dots to create a depth map of your face. Like Touch ID, your Face ID data is stored on the iPhone’s Secure Enclave, which Apple doesn’t have access to.

What if I change my appearance, you ask. Well, Face ID was setup in a way to adapt to any changes in your appearance. If you grow a beard, for example, Face ID will recognize that it’s you. Same goes for when you wear glasses or a hat. Apple said that Face ID will work with some sunglasses, but not all.

The feature should also work in any lighting condition, whether you’re indoors or outdoors, or even in complete darkness.

In terms of security, Apple claims the chances of a random person being able to unlock your iPhone X using Face ID is 1 in 1,000,000, as opposed to 1 in 50,000 for Touch ID. It’s worth noting, however, that Face ID isn’t foolproof against identical twins.

Once you have Face ID setup, you should be able to unlock your device without pressing any buttons. Just glance at your phone, and once the lock icon shows it’s open, swipe to unlock your device.

The jury’s still out on whether ditching the home button completely was a good move by Apple. But there’s no denying Face ID is a groundbreaking feature that completely changes how people use the iPhone.

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/11/03/iphone-x-heres-how-to-setup-face-id/