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DroidID

droidid · v1.4,7 • deprecated

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Trust Score 5/10
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Review

Mar 11, 2026

DroidID enables Mac users to unlock their computers using an Android phone's fingerprint sensor, offering a unique biometric authentication method. It integrates mobile biometrics with desktop security, appealing to users seeking alternative authentication options.

DroidID unlocks your Mac using your Android phone's fingerprint sensor.

Maturity: The project shows signs of with no updates since 2017 and several open issues, raising concerns about its reliability and compatibility with newer macOS versions.

Community: No community discussion found yet.

Pros

  • + Innovative use of Android fingerprint sensors for Mac authentication
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
  • + Provides an alternative to traditional Mac unlocking methods

Cons

  • - No updates since 2017, indicating potential abandonment
  • - Known issues with newer macOS versions like Big Sur
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Objective-CLast commit: Feb 22, 2017