Problem recording fingerprints. Keeps going back to previous screen before it is done

Usin fingerprint recorder. I got 1 done but took forever. Starts to record but when lift finger it goes back to previous screen? frustrating.


iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Apr 19, 2025 7:52 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2025 8:49 AM

By design, when registering a TouchID fingerprint, you must place and lift your finger many times - each placement scanning the ridge-detail of the fingerprint. TouchID is always learning; each scan further refines the recorded detail.


I've never counted the number of placements required, but you anticipate ten or more placements to properly register each fingerprint that you register with TouchID.


Set up Touch ID on iPad - Apple Support

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Apr 19, 2025 8:49 AM in response to Jmfletch

By design, when registering a TouchID fingerprint, you must place and lift your finger many times - each placement scanning the ridge-detail of the fingerprint. TouchID is always learning; each scan further refines the recorded detail.


I've never counted the number of placements required, but you anticipate ten or more placements to properly register each fingerprint that you register with TouchID.


Set up Touch ID on iPad - Apple Support

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