Touch ID

Can Touch ID be set up without setting a passcode to unlock Home Screen?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 8, 2021 7:31 PM

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Lyssa

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Posted on Oct 8, 2021 9:41 PM

No, the passcode is a backup option of Touch ID is not working and is also used when the phone is restarted.

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Lyssa

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Oct 8, 2021 9:41 PM in response to NeNe67

No, the passcode is a backup option of Touch ID is not working and is also used when the phone is restarted.

~Lyssa

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