Does changing the home button affects the Touch ID?

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Freskjanuzi Author

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Does changing the home button affects the Touch ID?

I have a problem with the homebutton but touch id works fine so if i change it does it affects the Touch ID?

Posted on Nov 9, 2017 4:32 PM

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Michael Black

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Nov 9, 2017 4:56 PM in response to Freskjanuzi

Yes, if anyone but Apple changes it, you will not have Touch ID afterwards. Only Apple has the knowledge and firmware tools to pair a new home button with the other hardware encryption and Secure Enclave systems used on iPhones and iPad.

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KiltedTim

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Nov 9, 2017 4:46 PM in response to Freskjanuzi

If you or an unauthorized party changes it, not only will it break TouchID, it will permanently forfeit your right to have that phone serviced by Apple.

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