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What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:28:01 GMT

I rarely shop onQ, but I tried to on my iPhone. There is a fingerprint feature? What is this?

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

NYC Susan — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:30:34 GMT

It's a way to unlock your phone without using a passcode. I use it all the time.

eta: Or are you talking about signing into QVC?

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:33:12 GMT

Yes signing in to QVC. I sign onto my phone with thumbprint.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:35:39 GMT

I don't have a fingerprint on file at QVC.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

NYC Susan — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:35:56 GMT

Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. :-(

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

Moonchilde — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 08:25:03 GMT

There is no "fingerprint sign-on for QVC."

The fingerprint unlocks your phone to use instead of entering a password.

Then IF you have previously entered credit card info into your Apple Pay settings and that is already set up, you still need to sign in to QVC on your phone, hit "buy", etc. and I'm not at all sure that QVC accepts Apple Pay - I haven't heard that it does - so you would then purchase with whatever CC you have on your account.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

Kachina624 — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 08:36:51 GMT

I have the fingerprint sign in on my tablet but on 19 out of 20 times it doesn't work and I have to sign in manually. It's a big waste of time.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

jackthebear — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:14:04 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I have the fingerprint sign in on my tablet but on 19 out of 20 times it doesn't work and I have to sign in manually. It's a big waste of time.

I use mine on my phone frequently, if you want to, just delete the fingerprint and do a new one.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

terrier3 — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:18:39 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I have the fingerprint sign in on my tablet but on 19 out of 20 times it doesn't work and I have to sign in manually. It's a big waste of time.
I use mine on my phone frequently, if you want to, just delete the fingerprint and do a new one.

That's a good idea...the first time around people sometimes have lotion or moisture on their fingers, which can interfere with the process.

I LOVE using my thumbprint...in fact, I love my iphone 5S!

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

jackthebear — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:23:35 GMT

@terrier3

I redid mine because it wasn't responsive, I love my 6s+

def easier to use the fingerprint

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

violann — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:55:26 GMT

I keep my 6+ n a slim protective case, amd I think it keeps my figerprint feature from working as well as it would otherwise.

I don't se t for that reason.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:20:53 GMT

Hi... I am not talking about the fingerprint ID opening my IPhone. I'm talking about some fingerprint I'd on my iPhone QVC speed buy . What is that?

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

terrier3 — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:22:13 GMT

@sylviahomeatlast wrote:
Hi... I am not talking about the fingerprint ID opening my IPhone. I'm talking about some fingerprint I'd on my iPhone QVC speed buy . What is that?

The cases are made to allow the feature to work just fine...at least the Apple cases do.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

newziesuzie — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:23:20 GMT

@sylviahomeatlast wrote:
Hi... I am not talking about the fingerprint ID opening my IPhone. I'm talking about some fingerprint I'd on my iPhone QVC speed buy . What is that?

Theyre the same @sylviahomeatlast.

TouchID on your iphone.

😊

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

newziesuzie — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:30:26 GMT

http://www.qvc.com/iPhoneAppFAQ.content.html

Frequently Asked Questions — QVC iPhone App —

What is Touch ID™?

Touch ID™ is a feature available on select Apple® products that allows you to use your fingerprint to authorize your sign-in credentials.

By approving Touch ID™ within the QVC app, you'll be able to streamline your shopping experience and avoid having to type in your email and password during checkout.

How do I set up Touch ID™ with the QVC for iPhone® app?

First, set up Touch ID™ on your iPhone®. If you've already set up Touch ID™ to unlock your phone, you're good to go.

The next time you make a purchase using the QVC for iPhone® app, a prompt will appear asking if you'd like to save your password. Choose yes.

From now on you'll be able to make a purchase using your fingerprint and Touch ID™. You can modify Touch ID™ settings anytime. Just go to the "More" section of the QVC app and tap "Security Settings."

😊

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:06:16 GMT

Well, maybe the fact that I have a clear cover on my Apple 6 s allows me to sign in on my phone but not in the middle on this Q feature... Just wondering
Thank you all

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

NYC Susan — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:08:55 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I have the fingerprint sign in on my tablet but on 19 out of 20 times it doesn't work and I have to sign in manually. It's a big waste of time.
I use mine on my phone frequently, if you want to, just delete the fingerprint and do a new one.

I use mine all the time too. I had two different fingers fingerprinted, so it's easy for me to use no matter how I'm holding my phone. That's the way I sign in nearly all the time.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

JustJazzmom — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:12:53 GMT

I have the I Pad mini 4 and it has the fingerprint ID on it. The secret is also making sure that entire fingerprint icon is completely filled in - so you have to keep moving your finger around until its completely inked in on that icon for the fingerprint to work. I love that feature.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

Blahblahvampemer — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:43:57 GMT

Do NOT use anything fingerprint related. The courts have ruled that the police/other agencies can demand you open the phone with biometric data, but they can't with a pin/password.

Re: What is the "fingerprint" sign-in on iPhone?

Moonchilde — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:12:56 GMT

@NYC Susan wrote:
@jackthebear wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I have the fingerprint sign in on my tablet but on 19 out of 20 times it doesn't work and I have to sign in manually. It's a big waste of time.
I use mine on my phone frequently, if you want to, just delete the fingerprint and do a new one.

I use mine all the time too. I had two different fingers fingerprinted, so it's easy for me to use no matter how I'm holding my phone. That's the way I sign in nearly all the time.

I use my first finger on my phone and my thumb on my iPad because like most people, I hold them differently.

They have continued to perfect the fingerprint ID, but also, the more devices you have done it on, you get used to what it "wants" when recording the print. Also I think the onscreen instructions are better than early on.

With my iPad, they grabbed my finger at the Apple store and did it FOR me so I didn't learn anything. With my iPhone 5S I did it, but it took a while and it was a little frustrating. On Sunday I unexpectedly had to buy a 6S, and I did it quickly, no problems. It's more responsive on the iPhone 6S than on the 5S or my iPad Air 2.