Q: My iPhone 5s won't let me set up my fingerprint for touch id as it is not enabling the iphone unlock / itunes

Hello umair221,

Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.

It sounds like you have a fingerprint setup with Touch ID but it is not unlocking the iPhone or is able to be used for iTunes purchases.

Those are settings that can individually be enabled or disabled.

(Note you won't have Apple Pay on an iPhone 5s.)

For further troubleshooting, please see the article that came from:

Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

Get help with Touch ID

1. Make sure that you're using the latest version of iOS.
2. Make sure that your fingers and the Home button are clean and dry.*
3. Cover the Home button completely. Don't tap too quickly, don't press down hard, and don't move your finger while Touch ID is scanning. Make sure that your finger touches the metal ring around the Home button.
4. If you're using a case or screen protector, make sure it doesn't cover the Home button or the surrounding ring. If it does, remove the case or screen protector and try again.
5. Tap Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and make sure that iPhone Unlock or iTunes & App Store is on. Also make sure that you've enrolled one or more fingerprints.
6. Try enrolling a different finger.
7. If you can't enroll any of your fingers, take your device to an Apple Retail Store, Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact AppleCare for help.

 

* Moisture, lotions, sweat, oils, cuts, or dry skin might affect fingerprint recognition. Certain activities can also temporarily affect fingerprint recognition, including exercising, showering, swimming, cooking, or other conditions or changes that affect your fingerprint.

Take care,

Nubz