Deleting Touch ID fingerprint does not work

Deleting my fingerprint by clicking on Delete Fingerprint does not work. I want to stop using Touch ID; I use my passcode.


iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 17, 2025 4:04 PM

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Nov 17, 2025 11:59 PM in response to bentcorp2

Check if you have Stolen Device Protection enabled. If this feature is enabled, it is not possible to delete your fingerprint for the TouchID feature.


Check here, go to:

Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Stolen Device Protection > deactivate

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Deleting Touch ID fingerprint does not work

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