Cannot open iPad as fingerprint not recognized

Cannot open I pad, fingerprint not recognized and passcode will not accept touches either


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Posted on Jul 31, 2021 1:24 PM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2021 6:00 AM

I found an easy way to fix this on two separate iPads. When the iPads were fully charged but still plugged in, the fingerprint sensor wouldn’t work. I simply removed the charging lead and, hey presto, the fingerprint sensors worked again EVERY TIME.

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