Damaged home button, can’t download from App Store.

My iPhone 8 home button is damaged and I need to use my fingerprint to download an app from the App Store. What should I do?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 17, 2021 11:49 PM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2021 12:45 AM

Turn off the requirement for fingerprints for app purchases in Settings, TouchID and passcode.

Preferably turn off Touch ID completely and delete all fingerprints.

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Jun 18, 2021 12:45 AM in response to praisegod113

Turn off the requirement for fingerprints for app purchases in Settings, TouchID and passcode.

Preferably turn off Touch ID completely and delete all fingerprints.

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