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I can't register my Touch ID

Why my Touch ID couldn’t register keeps showing failed unable to complete set up


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iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 12, 2020 7:42 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2020 9:45 AM

Hello ikotun,


Welcome to the Apple Support Community! We understand your Touch ID is not setting up properly. We're happy to help! We'd begin by taking a look at the reference below:


If Touch ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad


If you continue to have problems let us know!


Thanks.

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Aug 16, 2020 9:19 AM in response to ikotun

Hello ikotun,


We understand you are still having issues getting your Touch ID working. Per the article above, we'd recommend reaching out to Apple Support directly:


"If the previous steps didn't help, you see "Failed—unable to complete Touch ID setup", or either of the following happen when you go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, take your device to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact Apple Support:

  • You can't turn on Touch ID
  • Touch ID is dimmed or grayed out"


Have a great day!

I can't register my Touch ID

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