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Touch ID not working on iOS 10 -iPhone 5s

I updated my iPhone 5s to iOS 10 this morning and as soon as I turned it on it said

"Unable to activate Touch ID on this iPhone"

And it wiped all my fingerprints so now when I go to put my fingerprint back on Touch ID

It reads

"Failed: unable to complete Touch ID set-up. Please go back and try again"

I've tried multiple time and turn my phone on and off again but it still doesn't seem to work

iPhone 5s, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 8:05 PM

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Sep 21, 2016 8:36 AM in response to Taylah7

I'm experiencing this issue with my iPhone 6s. Strangely enough I've had the update for a few days now and touch ID was working fine before this morning, is this how it has been for everyone else? I've never had the screen replaced or anything.


Has anyone gone out to an Apple store or genius bar yet and if so what was their response/solution?

Touch ID not working on iOS 10 -iPhone 5s

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