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Touch ID frequently stops working on my Macbook Pro

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)

MacOS 11.2.1


Touch ID stops working on my MacBook. I delete the fingerprints, and it works for a while, then it stops recognizing my fingerprint.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Feb 15, 2021 6:03 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2021 6:06 AM

Harold Bernstein wrote:

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacOS 11.2.1

Touch ID stops working on my MacBook. I delete the fingerprints, and it works for a while, then it stops recognizing my fingerprint.


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


if no resolve—

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


If you still have issues, you can expect it is a hardware problem:


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)



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Feb 15, 2021 6:06 AM in response to Harold Bernstein

Harold Bernstein wrote:

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacOS 11.2.1

Touch ID stops working on my MacBook. I delete the fingerprints, and it works for a while, then it stops recognizing my fingerprint.


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


if no resolve—

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


If you still have issues, you can expect it is a hardware problem:


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)



Touch ID frequently stops working on my Macbook Pro

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