LAContext.biometryType always return none
| Originator: | jsambuo | ||
| Number: | rdar://34857036 | Date Originated: | 10/6/2017 |
| Status: | Closed | Resolved: | Duplicate |
| Product: | iOS + SDK | Product Version: | 11.1 (15B5066e) |
| Classification: | Bug | Reproducible: | Always |
Area:
Local Authentication Framework
Summary:
LAContext.biometryType always return none
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Get LAContext.biometryType for a device:
```
let myContext = LAContext()
switch myContext.biometryType {
case .none: print("None")
case .typeFaceID: print("FaceID")
case .typeTouchID: print("TouchID")
}
```
(Sample project: https://github.com/jsambuo/TestBiometryType)
2. Run on a simulator or device, and check the console.
Expected Results:
I should see "FaceID" in the console for the iPhone X simulator when Face ID is enrolled, and "TouchID" in the console for the iPhone 8 simulator when Touch ID is enrolled.
Actual Results:
"None" is printed.
Video: https://youtu.be/5ls4KwMNjRU
Version/Build:
Xcode 9.1 Beta (9B37)
Configuration:
iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus Simulator.
I also see the same results for my iPhone 7 Plus (iOS 11.0.2)
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A similar question was asked on Apple Dev Forums: https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/89043