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Use your fingerprint in place of your passcode or Apple ID password for purchase

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Posted on Sep 16, 2021 12:30 PM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2021 12:45 PM

See the Apple Support article(s) below.

Touch ID on iPhone and iPad.

Touch ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad.

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Sep 16, 2021 12:45 PM in response to Farhadnoori

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Sep 16, 2021 12:32 PM in response to Farhadnoori

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Use your fingerprint in place of your passcode or Apple ID password for purchase

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