[Feature]: Implement FaceID to unlock the app on open

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

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Describe your feature

Implement FaceID unlocking when opening the app.

This should be optional and configurable via a new settings page.

[SjxSubham]

I'm interested to work on this,
I want to know more about this...
can i get assigned?

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

Sure, thanks!

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

Before you start to fully implement it: please tell us where you are planning to change the UX conceptionally and what code parts you presumably want to change for that.

[SjxSubham]

Hlw @tmolitor-stud-tu , after exploring codebase.

I will include a key NSFaceIDUsageDescription key in Info.plist file
and I will make change in the <!--Settings--> part of Main.storyboard file
from that part i think it's needed to be changed, I think from that portion it should be good for begining the change...

Pls, let me know if i'm going at right path or not, If i'm wrong then pls suggest....
:-)

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

1. Yes, that usage key is correct
2. What do you plan to change in the storyboard?
3. How do you plan to block the UI before you unlock the app using FaceID?

Overall that path seems to be right :)
You can contact me via xmpp, too (faster responses etc.): xmpp:thilo.molitor@juforum.de

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

For all interested in participating in GSOC, I wrote a quick "how to" checklist over at our wiki: https://github.com/monal-im/Monal/wiki/GSOC-2024-Guidline

[SjxSubham]

Sure, I will definitely Apply for it...
I was not figuring out how to reach u..., but after read that documentation I think I will be able to contact with u for faster response...
:-)

It will be my pleasure if I can contribute and got selected in Gsoc ❤️

Can i get ur email too??
for alternative contact

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

Apparently I overlooked your email request, here it is: info@monal-im.org

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

Nothing happened in 2 weeks, I'll remove the assignment to make it possible for other gsoc applicant to complete this task.

[SjxSubham]

Already on the way to raise the PR , just stucked into improving the swift file...
So it takes much time, sir
besides our college exams are going :-)

[tmolitor-stud-tu]

@SjxSubham okay, I reassigned you again. I'm looking forward to your pr :)