iPhone 6 touch ID Unable to setup ERROR

Lools like this has been an ongoing issue (also have the burning thru battery symptom), was working in afternoon, not watching in evening. Forced restart didn’t work for me. iOS is up to date. Any suggestions?

Posted on Aug 10, 2018 2:43 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2018 6:12 AM

1. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enter your Passcode. Then turn off iTunes & App Store. Reboot your iPhone or iPad. Go back to Touch ID & Passcode in Settings and turn iTunes & App Store back on. Tap on Add a Fingerprint to add another fingerprint.

2. Remove and re-add fingerprints: Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enter the passcode of your device > Scroll down to find fingerprints. Tap on the fingerprint, which you want to delete and then Tap on Delete.

3. During the registration process, make sure your finger surface gets scanned and try different angle.

4. If your finger is sweat or there is liquid on your iPhone, you need to wipe both your finger and your home button.

5. Force Restart your iPhone or iPad: Hold down the Home and Wake/Sleep buttons at the same time for about 15-20 seconds until the Apple logo appears.

6. If a restart does not help try a Restore. First using iTunes. Then connect your iDevice to computer and launch iTunes to restore your iPhone.

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Aug 10, 2018 6:12 AM in response to Kellyandcopper

1. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enter your Passcode. Then turn off iTunes & App Store. Reboot your iPhone or iPad. Go back to Touch ID & Passcode in Settings and turn iTunes & App Store back on. Tap on Add a Fingerprint to add another fingerprint.

2. Remove and re-add fingerprints: Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enter the passcode of your device > Scroll down to find fingerprints. Tap on the fingerprint, which you want to delete and then Tap on Delete.

3. During the registration process, make sure your finger surface gets scanned and try different angle.

4. If your finger is sweat or there is liquid on your iPhone, you need to wipe both your finger and your home button.

5. Force Restart your iPhone or iPad: Hold down the Home and Wake/Sleep buttons at the same time for about 15-20 seconds until the Apple logo appears.

6. If a restart does not help try a Restore. First using iTunes. Then connect your iDevice to computer and launch iTunes to restore your iPhone.

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iPhone 6 touch ID Unable to setup ERROR

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