After delaying Sequoia update the maximum I could, I decided to give it a go, since then, my Touch ID became useless, since EVERY time I lock my screen I have to re-type the password. I always get the message saying at the title.
Ps: The Touch ID works fine, I use it instead of typing password to sign-in to websites (Macbook unlocked)
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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.4
Sorry if this is too obvious, but for some reason maybe "use touch id to unlock your mac" has been deselected.
Make sure that all the settings are correct in System Settings->Touch ID & Password:
Sorry if this is too obvious, but for some reason maybe "use touch id to unlock your mac" has been deselected.
Make sure that all the settings are correct in System Settings->Touch ID & Password:
Delete this file & restart…
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.logmein.hamachimb.plist
Also see what you can do to free some memory up.
From this perspective there are two viable options
Option One
Start Over from Scratch on your own
For Apple Silicon computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.
Always make a Time Machine Backup before proceeding
Even better, have two recent backups before going forwards
This is in-case the first backup should fail and they do
Keep the computer in this state without any installations of any Third Party Software - Full Stop
Then, Test if the Touch ID functions as per designed by Apple
If it does work correctly, this would be a good indicator the original issue is related to some piece of Third Party software presently used on the computer
Which software? Hard to tell as the operating system has been heavily modified by a lot of third party software
Option Two
Have the computer evaluated by the Professionals who have the Special Hardware Software and Expertise to diagnose the issue and offer possible solutions
Make an Appointment at the Apple Genius Bar
Be prepared as the Apple Technician will probably insist on wiping the drive and installing a clean version of the Operating System - Normal
They too will probably Test this Touch ID malfunction before they will consider further evaluation for a possible Hardware Issue
Jack Albright wrote:
No, good guess, but that is not the problem.
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Here is the fix:
Delete all old touchIds
Create new touch ids.
You are beautiful.
They probably have changed security code and old ids are not valid anymore.
Really, every time?
Then you may want to check, if your Mac has restarted during the sleep period, or if someone tried to unlock your Mac while you have been away.
You need to enter your password, after a restart or five failed attempts to unlock it with a finger print, or a sleep period of 48 hours or longer, see: Use Touch ID on Mac - Apple Support
Just to add to previous suggestion
When the computer is put in " Lock Screen " for an extended period of time
It, the computer, may Log You Out of your account .
Thusly, the requirements to manually retype your password
May consider reviewing the computer power setting sand extend the time before it will Log you Out.
It seems to me that you are not just locking the screen, but logging out.
Please confirm if you are logged in and choosing (Apple menu)->Lock Screen, does it require you to enter the password?
Also, if you leave your mac for a certain period of time, it may be logging you out automatically.
Go to System Settings->Privacy & Security, click Advanced... at the bottom, and make sure that this is off:
Just to backup the original poster, this happens to me, too. I'm running Sequoia 15.4.1.
Every time I lock my MacBook Pro, or every time I turn on screen saver, I get the message that my password is required to enable TouchID.
Touch ID works fine for ApplePay and for logging in to various websites. Just doesn't work when logging in the the MacBook.
Also, I used to use my Apple Watch to login, but now that does not work for login but the Apple Watch works fine on the MacBook for ApplePay and other website logins.
No really, I use my mac everyday, it's personal, but use for work (and personal use, of course), sometimes I just lock the screen to make coffee because muscular memory and it will ask for my password again
To reply all the topics
About the file: It seems it worked, I left the PC the whole night locked and it didn't ask for my password this morning
About the ram: I have like 80+ tabs opened on browser and most of the times I leave the softwares I work (developing) running (usually 6 different processes), and it's easier (for a lazy person) to just leave them there than everyday having to start them again
Thank you very much!
No, good guess, but that is not the problem.
Using a M3 MBA with Sequoia 15.5
With these setting in System Setting > Lock Screen
I put machine in Lock Screen and get these results time and time again
Note the " Touch ID or Password "
Sounds good my friend!
How do I fix 'Your password is required to enable touch ID' every time I lock my screen on Mac?
