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Why is my Touch ID not working all of a sudden?
Hard reboot your device. The Touch ID problem could be temporary and solved with a good reboot. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and disable all of the options you see (the ones in the red box in the image below). Then, restart your iPhone or your iPad and re-enable the features you want turned on.
How do I fix the Touch ID on my iPhone?
Touch ID not working on iPhone or iPad? Try these 9 fixes!
- Make sure your finger and fingerprint sensor are clean and dry.
- Check your iPhone case and screen protector.
- Turn Touch ID off and on.
- Hard reboot your device.
- Delete and add a fingerprint.
- Try turning off the password completely.
- Reset your Network Settings.
Why isn’t my Touch ID working on my macbook air?
Make sure that your fingers and the Touch ID sensor are clean and dry. * Use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off any dirt or debris on the Touch ID sensor. After you turn Magic Keyboard off then on, Touch ID may be unavailable for up to 10 seconds. Restart your Mac.
Why is my Fingerprint not working on my laptop?
With the Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in not working, you’ll need to revert to using your password or PIN to login and check for Windows Updates manually. Install all pending and detected updates, and restart your computer. Try signing in with fingerprint authentication again.
How do I reset my Touch ID on my MacBook air?
To reset your fingerprint, open System Preferences from the Apple menu, select the Touch ID preference, and hover over the fingerprint icon until an X appears in the corner. Click the X button to remove the fingerprint, and then re-set it.
Why does my Mac say your password is required to enable Touch ID?
The passcode has not been used to unlock the device in the last six days. Your fingerprint has not been used to unlock the device in the last eight hours. You have just powered up (or rebooted) your device. Your device has not been unlocked for more than 48 hours.
Why is My Touch ID not working on my iPhone?
If you’re using a case or screen protector, make sure it doesn’t cover the Touch ID sensor or the surrounding ring. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and make sure that iPhone Unlock or iTunes & App Store is on, and that you’ve enrolled one or more fingerprints. Try enrolling a different finger. Still not working?
How do I make a purchase using the Touch ID sensor?
Just follow these steps: 1 Make sure iTunes & App Store is turned on under Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. If you can’t turn it on, you might need… 2 Open the iTunes Store, App Store, or Apple Books. 3 Tap something to buy. You’ll see a Touch ID prompt. 4 To make a purchase, lightly touch the Touch ID sensor. More
How do I set up Touch ID & passcode on my Device?
Make sure that the Home button and your finger are clean and dry. Tap Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, then enter your passcode. Tap Add a Fingerprint and hold your device as you normally would when touching the Home button.
What can I do to avoid Touch ID errors?
Try to keep your finger in one place when you’re authenticating — you don’t want to move your finger around too much. If you’re rockin’ a screen protector or case, you don’t want it to cover up the capacitive ring or the Home button — that could cause errors with Touch ID authentication.