how do I reinstall touchID.prefPane
I have it in the /System/Library/PreferencePanes/ but its at zero KB when I double click the file it just opens system settings and im on MacBook Pro macOS Ventura 13.6 I'm asking this cuz the Touch ID option just disappear from System Settings even though I bought and installed a new hardware for Touch ID but the issue still remains, anybody can Help please?
MacBook Pro 13″
User wrote " so the MacBook im using is a 2017 MacBook Pro Touch Bar I took it to a local service store in the area "
Only Apple Authorized Service Centres or Apple Stores have the necessary Apple Parts to perform this service
If this local service centre does not qualify as an Apple Authorized Server Centre >> Take it back to them and tell them to fix this
It should Not be required to Wipe the Drive 100% Clean and reinstall the operating system for the Touch ID to function IMHO
A - Have the computer evaluated by the Professionals who have the Special Hardware Software and Expertise to diagnose the issue and offer possible solutions
B - Make an Appointment at the Apple Genius Bar or call 1 800 MyApple and have them evaluate the computer
If using the Apple Touch ID configured Keyboard
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple Silicon
The key thing is this Keyboard Requires and Apple Silicon Computer for the Touch ID to function
If your computer is an Apple Silicon Computer and using the above keyboard
First try using the suppled Cable to connect the Keyboard to computer
Make sure Switch on the Keyboard is Turned ON
Does the Touch ID in System Setting Appear
If not, Turn OFF the keyboard and pause 5 seconds.
Now Turn the keyboard back ON
I am sorry with this statement " System Settings even though I bought and installed a new hardware for Touch ID "
The Builtin Touch ID Configured Apple Silicon Computer does Not require a Purchase of New Hardware for Touch ID.
Can you explain further
so the MacBook im using is a 2017 MacBook Pro Touch Bar I took it to a local service store in the area and told me that the Touch ID button needs to be replaced cuz of its own wires are a bit damaged so I told them to buy one and I install after doing this he told me I need to erase the System and reinstall it so the system can read the new Touch ID config I did this twice yet though id is not appearing anywhere after more searching I could reach the touchID.PrefPane file /System/Library/PreferencePanes/touchID.prefPane but its at zero KB when I double click the file it just opens system settings and nothing happens I hope this issue is clear now
before doing this I went to apple authorized service center and they told me we cannot fix it cuz apple does not produce this hardware part anymore that's why I went to a local store to fix the issue :(
Yes, Apple does keep some Apple Parts around for just so long before the Age of the computer test too old to keep part around any longer
The only idea I can offer is to Return to the Local Shop and have them Fix it
If they can not . . . will that closes this off
sorry forgot to say im using a MacBook Pro so im using the built in touchID
also when I try to have access from terminal it says permission denied
Touch ID preference pane
