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how to use touch id to open phone

How do I use Touch id to lock/unlock my phone?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 12.0.1

Posted on Oct 19, 2018 1:16 PM

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Oct 19, 2018 1:21 PM in response to KimberlyBottini

Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

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You cannot use Touch ID to lock your iPhone. You lock your iPhone in the traditional way - press the side button.

This explains unlocking.

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