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iPhone Touch ID not recognizing your fingerprint

Touch ID fails because your finger is wet, dirty, cold, or the sensor is smudged. Clean your finger and the sensor with a dry cloth, then try again. If it still doesn't work, your Touch ID needs to be re-registered.

Touch ID is a sensitive fingerprint scanner that fails for simple reasons like moisture or dirt, or deeper reasons like corrupted settings or hardware damage. We'll start with cleaning and re-registering, then move to software resets if needed. If the sensor itself failed, you'll need a repair.

Risk: High ⏱ 10-20 minutes Beginner
⚡ Before you start
  • Have your passcode ready to unlock your phone
  • Use a dry, clean cloth to wipe the sensor
  • Make sure your finger is clean and dry before testing

Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.

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