my ipad doesnt recognize my fingerprint.

My ipad does not recognize my 80 year old fingerprint.

I can't get it to open at all. Now what?

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Feb 6, 2025 4:54 AM

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JDW-Dayton

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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 6:54 AM

If your fingerprint fails a number of times, you should see a pop-up asking you to enter your iPad password instead. Once in your iPad you can try to re-setup your fingerprint.

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JDW-Dayton

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Feb 6, 2025 6:54 AM in response to minimacdummie

If your fingerprint fails a number of times, you should see a pop-up asking you to enter your iPad password instead. Once in your iPad you can try to re-setup your fingerprint.

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