My new iPad AIR. THE TOUCH ID NO LONGER WORKS AFTER JUST WEEK. ?

See >>> If Touch ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

Since the recent iOS updates Touch ID on our two iPads and two iPhones has become extremely picky, no longer recognizing fingerprints that have been added. This feature has worked well for many years but now is useless. Did the new iOS mess with Touch ID?

Disregard.

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My bad.

I thought your post referred to touch screen issues on a brand new iPad.

Disregard.