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privacy settings password

I am unable to unlock the privacy settings on my mac

I have tried using my Apple ID password and my profile password and they do not work

I then went to general security and privacy settings and changed my password and then it didn't accept that password

Is it a result of the new update big sur 11.1

before this update I could just use the finger print scan to unlock it

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Dec 15, 2020 10:28 AM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2020 8:07 PM

I had the same problem. What I did to fix it was reset the SMC by doing the following.

  1. Shut down your Mac.
  2. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release the button.
  3. Wait a few seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

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