My iPhone 5s Touch ID isn’t working

Face ID and Touch ID


iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 2, 2023 5:14 AM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2023 5:18 AM

Hello ~ From the article you came from…


*Still not working?

If the previous steps didn't help, 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 Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact Apple Support:

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


Take your device in for a checkup.


~Katana-San~

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Apr 2, 2023 5:18 AM in response to Olasunkanmi-1005

Hello ~ From the article you came from…


*Still not working?

If the previous steps didn't help, 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 Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact Apple Support:

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


Take your device in for a checkup.


~Katana-San~

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