I powered down my iPhone 8. When it powered back up it did not recognize my thumbprint nor my password.

How do I restore my iPhone 8 when it has locked me out and no longer recognizes my thumbprint or password

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 9, 2021 8:55 PM

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Aug 10, 2021 12:52 AM in response to Lockedoutagain3x

When you power on it is normal not to recognize Face ID or Touch ID.

However, your passcode is device-specific. Click->If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...

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I powered down my iPhone 8. When it powered back up it did not recognize my thumbprint nor my password.

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