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I cannot set finger prints using touch ID

I tried to reset my touch ID finger prints and now I cannot add finger prints

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 26, 2021 10:10 PM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2021 10:21 PM

Hi FrankReckerman!


This could be a possible hardware issue, here's an apple article that covers troubleshooting steps for this issue.


If you see "Failed - unable to complete Touch ID setup", or either of the following happen when you go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, take your device to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact apple support.

  • You can't turn on Touch ID
  • Touch ID is dimmed or grayed out



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Jul 26, 2021 10:21 PM in response to FrankReckerman

Hi FrankReckerman!


This could be a possible hardware issue, here's an apple article that covers troubleshooting steps for this issue.


If you see "Failed - unable to complete Touch ID setup", or either of the following happen when you go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, take your device to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact apple support.

  • You can't turn on Touch ID
  • Touch ID is dimmed or grayed out



I cannot set finger prints using touch ID

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