Is it possible to unlock an iPhone with dead person's fingerprint?

Can you unlock iphone with dead-fingerprint? if yes, in how many hours can unlock using that finger..

Recent i heard in news, someone opened the iphone with victim finger after 6-7 hours of dead. Can they do?



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iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 21, 2025 3:27 PM

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Apr 21, 2025 4:06 PM in response to prabhu777

Probably best to assume a biometric unlock is possible.


If a Touch ID or Face ID unlock is a potential threat to you:

  • If the (is not yours) iPhone contents are a potential legal problem for you, contact your lawyer now.
  • If the contents of the (is yours) iPhone are a potential problem, use a long and robust passcode, not biometrics.


There are articles speculating on these possibilities including one in Forbes, but with a decided lack of documentation.


Also for completeness: How to request access to a deceased family member’s Apple Account - Apple Support


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