Can't I login using Touch ID after updating to Sequoia 15.7.

Since updating to Sequoia 15.7, my 2018 Intel MacBook Pro is requiring me to input my password instead of using Touch ID. It will randomly allow me to login using Touch ID about 1 out of 20 times. Touch ID still works for passwords, cards, and everything else after I'm logged in. It only balks at the initial login from the Lock Screen. I have restarted, turned Touch ID off and back on, and deleted and re-added my fingerprint. Still no good. Any ideas?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Sep 23, 2025 1:14 AM

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steve626

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Posted on Oct 31, 2025 12:30 PM

Ominkay wrote:

Touch ID started hiding after 15.7 update. Installed 15.7.1 but still fubar. Come on Apple.

2018 intel probook

Still "fubar"? Not quite ... the Touch ID option is offered (for me at least) after a 5-7 second wait. Most people who have been affected by this seem to see that waiting several seconds results in the Touch ID option being offered, it just isn't offered right away.

Once in a while the Touch ID is NEVER offered which is due to the Mac being shut down or, after a certain amount of time (days), the password has to be entered, by Apple's design. That will not likely change. The 5-7 second time delay is something that I think Apple should fix but maybe won't since it causes no real harm and seems more prevalent on vintage or obsolete Macs.

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