Q: iPhone 6: Is it possible to still use Touch ID for Apple Pay and iTunes purchases without requiring a passcode at start up (when accessing phone from lock screen)?
I just upgraded to an iPhone 6 from an iPhone 4, so I'm not used to Touch ID.
I don't like to "lock" my phone - I like to be able to simply swipe and access my phone from the lock screen without the extra step of entering a passcode or holding my finger on the home button (this is especially important if I'm trying to access Spotify or Podcasts while driving).
I'd like to be able to use Touch ID for Apple Pay or even just iTunes purchases so I don't have to keep typing in my password. However, for some reason, it seems these two things are entwined: Whenever I turn off passcode requirements, it turns off Touch ID for everything. If I try to turn Touch ID on for Apple Pay or iTunes, it automatically turns passcode requirements on.
So is there a way to get around this? Is there a way to use Touch ID for everything BUT "unlocking" the phone?
And if not, why is that?
iPhone 6, iOS 8.1
Posted on Oct 25, 2014 9:19 AM
No, you can't use Touch ID for purchasing without using Touch ID to unlock the phone.
Submit your feedback directly to Apple using the appropriate link on the Feedback page:
My experience has been that Touch ID is faster and easier than swiping, especially when my phone is in my dash mount. Also, if you're using Spotify in the car with the phone plugged into a car charger, the phone doesn't autolock anyway.
Posted on Oct 25, 2014 9:40 AM