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That's shocking to do so hear from you. For the safety and precaution of businesses out there like apple, I would personally advise remove the finger print scanner.

Don't get me wrong, fingerprint authentication Is quite secure but not to the effect It's made out to be.

As mentioned earlier, If you have fingerprint authentication active and have everything to hide, law enforcement agencies can (and will) obtain a warrant and force you to unlock the phone. You cannot be forced to remember a 4 digit PIN code.

Well, they can't magically force you if your finger is cut or, in bad condition.

Remember, It's a "partial" print that unlocks the device. If the finger Is cut, burnt or otherwise beyond the recognition of It's "entire" print, that's a different story. But that's very unlikely.

Typically, the device takes around 10 fingerprint Images- just to make It easier to find a match. If any of the partial (10) stored Images are matched, It will unlock the phone.