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Overview Methods `promptForBiometricID()` Events `Completed` Platform Support Security Notes

#Overview

The Biometrics API allows you to authenticate users using their device's biometric sensors like Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint scanners.

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use Native\Mobile\Facades\Biometrics;

#Methods

#promptForBiometricID()

Prompts the user for biometric authentication.

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use Native\Mobile\Facades\Biometrics;
 
Biometrics::promptForBiometricID();

#Events

#Completed

Fired when biometric authentication completes (success or failure).

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use Livewire\Attributes\On;
use Native\Mobile\Events\Biometric\Completed;
 
#[On('native:'.Completed::class)]
public function handleBiometricAuth(bool $success)
{
    if ($success) {
        // User authenticated successfully
        $this->unlockSecureFeature();
    } else {
        // Authentication failed
        $this->showErrorMessage();
    }
}

#Platform Support

  • iOS: Face ID, Touch ID
  • Android: Fingerprint, Face unlock, other biometric methods
  • Fallback: System authentication (PIN, password, pattern)

#Security Notes

  • Biometric authentication provides convenience, not absolute security
  • Always combine with other authentication factors for sensitive operations
  • Consider implementing session timeouts for unlocked states
  • Users can potentially bypass biometrics if their device is compromised
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