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Touch ID

After recent software update, touch ID is not unlocking my Macbook Pro. I have confirmed settings are correct. Typically it is listed as an option - enter password or touch ID on lock screen. The option is no longer available. Can you advise?

Posted on Dec 17, 2020 6:29 AM

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Dec 17, 2020 6:36 AM in response to rbilott

rbilott wrote:

After recent software update, touch ID is not unlocking my Macbook Pro. I have confirmed settings are correct. Typically it is listed as an option - enter password or touch ID on lock screen. The option is no longer available. Can you advise?



Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


if no resolve—

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379


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