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Re: Fingerprint Fade?


 

I just saw your original post. I have an old iPhone that I still use with my finger prints to get in. Yes I¡¯ve had to re do my fingerprints especially my thumbprint and others now and then when it just doesn¡¯t work anymore. If I get anything on my fingers it doesn¡¯t work (like sometimes I get nail polish glue that sticks on my fingers and then my phone doesn¡¯t work until it wears off.) Someone suggestions Just Licking The thumb when it is dry and I discovered on my own it works y that way work most of the time. Sometimes I just have to redo it in settings.. I¡¯m 75 and I¡¯ve noticed I can¡¯t even see my fingerprints like I used to visually looking at my fingers. I use another finger to get into my computer and it seems to be no problem at least not yet.
I need eventually to get a new phone and a new computer and I noticed that I don¡¯t think using finger prints is what is done now. I happen to like the system using fingerprint however I noticed though Some of the websites now use another way Like sending me a code to my email or phone. when I try to use my fingerprint so I¡¯m not sure what they do on the new computers and phones right now other than facial visuals.

Ellen

Sent from my iphone 6+

On Aug 7, 2023, at 3:58 PM, Jerald Levinson <levinson@...> wrote:

I was looking for a safe to install in my home and came across this (for a safe with fingerprint reader):

"Disclaimer: Not recommended for age group 55 and above. Due to thinning fingerprints, ALL fingerprint readers will lose accuracy with increasing age."

Since I am over 55 and use my fingerprint to open my phone and Mac, I¡¯m curious about this. A Google search turned up a bunch of contradictory messages so I¡¯m asking those of you who are over 55, have you had any problems with your fingerprints?

Looking closely at my fingerprints, they do seem faded, but are still working.

One interesting bit of info says that workers such as bricklayers tend to wear off their fingerprints. And, of course, old movies where the villains would sand off their fingerprints before performing nefarious deeds.

And it was suggested that, when trying to get a good impression at the immigration office in the airport, just spit on your finger to get the print up enough.

Thanks,
Jerry





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