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What MacBook does NOT use Touch ID?

My fingerprints are very hard to read. Does MacBook have alternative if methods?


MacBook, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 12, 2020 1:08 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2020 1:39 PM

So far I've only found an idea on how to erase finger print registration, & presumes

one actually wants to fix an issue in there. They do make a few points, no answers.


• How to fix fingerprint registration issues on MacBook Pro with Touch ID | imore

https://www.imore.com/how-fix-fingerprint-registration-issues-macbook-pro-touch-id


similar article has same action once you've re-set the Touch ID settings; no answer

except perhaps once this is reset, another path forward may exists as workaround?


• How to Reset your Touch ID Settings on MacBook Pro | Tom's Guide Forum

https://forums.tomsguide.com/faq/how-to-reset-your-touch-id-settings-on-macbook-pro.207076/


Things like this keep me using older Mac portables and desktop models!


• Use Touch ID on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207054


In some situations, you need to enter your password instead of using Touch ID:

  • If you've just restarted your Mac
  • If you've logged out of your user account
  • If your fingerprint isn't recognized five times in a row
  • If you haven't unlocked your Mac in more than 48 hours 
  • If you've just enrolled or deleted fingerprints


• Touch ID Not Working? Here's What to Do - Lifewire

https://www.lifewire.com/touch-id-not-working-4177446


Frustration and newer ideas that make different new problems.

Take care & good luck!😜🌞

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Sep 12, 2020 1:39 PM in response to Triciaacv

So far I've only found an idea on how to erase finger print registration, & presumes

one actually wants to fix an issue in there. They do make a few points, no answers.


• How to fix fingerprint registration issues on MacBook Pro with Touch ID | imore

https://www.imore.com/how-fix-fingerprint-registration-issues-macbook-pro-touch-id


similar article has same action once you've re-set the Touch ID settings; no answer

except perhaps once this is reset, another path forward may exists as workaround?


• How to Reset your Touch ID Settings on MacBook Pro | Tom's Guide Forum

https://forums.tomsguide.com/faq/how-to-reset-your-touch-id-settings-on-macbook-pro.207076/


Things like this keep me using older Mac portables and desktop models!


• Use Touch ID on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207054


In some situations, you need to enter your password instead of using Touch ID:

  • If you've just restarted your Mac
  • If you've logged out of your user account
  • If your fingerprint isn't recognized five times in a row
  • If you haven't unlocked your Mac in more than 48 hours 
  • If you've just enrolled or deleted fingerprints


• Touch ID Not Working? Here's What to Do - Lifewire

https://www.lifewire.com/touch-id-not-working-4177446


Frustration and newer ideas that make different new problems.

Take care & good luck!😜🌞

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