Iphone Se Fingerprint Doesn’t Always Work

Some users and potential buyers of mobile devices iPhone and iPad do not know what is Touch id, what is it for and how to configure it. We explain. Touch ID is a sensor module built into the Home button that can scan (as well as read) your fingerprint, so the phone recognizes its owner and unlocks the screen to access the home screen.

Well, you understand, basically this fingerprint scanner button serves as protection for the iPhone or iPad, while replacing the password on the lock screen. You can also use your fingerprint to download applications from the App Store and purchase media content in the iTunes Store.

Not all iPhone and iPad
models have a Touch ID sensor built into the button. Starting with the iPhone 5s and above, Apple phones began to be equipped with a fingerprint sensor. The list of models without Touch ID below:

iPhone

iPhone 3G

iPhone 3gs

iPhone 4

iPhone 4s

iPhone 5

iPhone 5c

iPhone X. also no Touch ID, now it has Face ID

How to enable Touch ID fingerprint on iPhone

In order to put a fingerprint on your iPhone, which will be requested each time you unlock, you need to click on the Settings app:

Select: Touch ID and password

Press button: Add fingerprint

Next, follow the instructions on the screen. put your thumb on the Home button (or index)

Then raise your finger

Now we again attach to the button and perform steps 4 and 5 several more times until all finger patterns turn red

At the end, click the button. Next to continue scanning the edges of the fingerprint

A notification appears: “Touch ID is ready. You can unlock the iPhone with your fingerprint, “click. Next

And two times we enter the screen lock password (if you did not set it earlier), this password is now used to enter the Touch ID and password code settings, it can also be useful in case of a Touch ID sensor breakdown.

By enabling Touch ID, you can unlock your iPhone or iPad using a fingerprint.

The screenshots above show the recognition screens of your fingerprint to enter the iPhone. But if you go into the Touch ID settings and turn on the iTunes Store and the App Store, then the fingerprint can be used instead of the Apple ID password when buying apps, music,s, etc. In the same settings, you can add fingerprints to those who are allowed to use your iPhone.