Why do I have to use Touch ID for EVERYTHING

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Why do I have to use Touch ID for EVERYTHING

I am trying to download an app on my phone, but it keeps asking for a fingerprint I don’t remember creating. I would much rather use my Password, so can anyone help me?

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 10:22 AM

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Limnos

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Sep 25, 2024 8:15 AM in response to ReeceSmith

To disable Touch ID on your iPhone or iPad go to Settings then Touch ID & Passcode. Enter your passcode and then turn off Touch ID for all the options.

from Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

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Dah•veed

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Sep 24, 2024 11:01 PM in response to ReeceSmith

Set up Touch ID on iPhone - Apple Support

M1 Mac mini, macOS 15;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 11; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 18; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18; HomePods, audioOS 18 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Oct 2, 2024 2:14 PM in response to ReeceSmith

No, I need Touch ID to turn itself off. For some reason when I tried to turn off Touch ID about a week ago it asked me for it, which makes no sense. Shouldn’t I be able to use my passcode for this? How am I supposed to turn off a Touch ID that I don’t remember creating if it asks me for it when I try to turn it off?

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Oct 3, 2024 8:11 AM in response to ReeceSmith

ReeceSmith wrote:

No, I need Touch ID to turn itself off. For some reason when I tried to turn off Touch ID about a week ago it asked me for it, which makes no sense. Shouldn’t I be able to use my passcode for this? How am I supposed to turn off a Touch ID that I don’t remember creating if it asks me for it when I try to turn it off?

You don't need TouchID to turn off TouchID. You follow the directions Limnos provided above.

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