Doesn’t work with Apple Wallet yet
Took a couple of attempts to get registered properly. This was a problem on the DMV’s back end. Doesn’t support Apple Wallet, even though Apple is headquartered in Cupertino and California portrays itself as a progressive, forward-looking state. Can’t use the electronic driver’s license to buy beer or to pass airport security outside of LAX and SFO.
Most importantly, from a privacy and security standpoint, cannot display electronic driver’s license without unlocking the device. There is NO WAY I’m unlocking my phone and handing it over to law enforcement. This is a huge Fourth Amendment issue. Because of this glaring security deficiency, you still need to bring a physical copy of your driver’s license with you when you go out, thereby eliminating most of the point of having an electronic driver’s license.
Most importantly, from a privacy and security standpoint, cannot display electronic driver’s license without unlocking the device. There is NO WAY I’m unlocking my phone and handing it over to law enforcement. This is a huge Fourth Amendment issue. Because of this glaring security deficiency, you still need to bring a physical copy of your driver’s license with you when you go out, thereby eliminating most of the point of having an electronic driver’s license.
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Say what, CA?
First of all, why? CA is the home of Apple and Apple Wallet is so easy to use. And several other states (that I wouldn’t necessarily consider to be tech savvy) have already incorporated their DLs into Apple Wallet. I’ve heard rumors that CA will “soon” do so as well, but on what time scale? In the meantime, this app is less than useless. First, whenever you want to use the DL, you discover that it needs to be “refreshed”. Why???? My plastic card doesn’t need a periodic refresh (other than the every four year renewal). Why does this DL need elan every 30 day refresh? Secondly, I can’t even refresh, as I get an error each time I try, since at least a week. Useless. And even worse since it is taking time and resources. GET WITH IT CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!
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No Apple Wallet == Useless
The app doesn’t support Apple Wallet, which means I have to fumble thorough it instead of smoothly pulling up my ID in Apple Wallet. I was able to use it fine (for the level of “fine” that a one star app has) on my iPhone 8+, but on my new iPhone 15 pro max it just hangs on the startup screen after using Face ID. So it seems to move to a new phone one has to delete and reinstall the app. Once that is done, log in again. Then re-enroll since ENROLLMENT IS NOT TIED TO YOUR LOGIN! It looks like logging out means you unenroll yourself. Just move to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses and we can all just get on with our lives. The “create DMV account” button in the app is unaware that I have a DMV login. It should only be shown to users that don’t have one. Latest version still doesn’t have Apple Wallet support. Enrollments also expire! And guess what, hitting the enrollment refresh button just gives an unspecified error message. The sin of requiring an enrollment refresh every 30 days is compounded by the fact it just doesn’t work. This app is a waste of time and money that could have gone to supporting the major phone wallet apps instead.
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