Since the 15.7 update, my 2019 15" MacBook Pro requires my password to unlock my MacBook. Even though in settings, Touch ID is selected. Is this a matter of simply waiting for the next update to fix it?
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Original Title: macOS 15.7 issue
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 15.7
Sometimes there are glitches after updates. Here’s as few things to try...
Try toggling that Touch ID option a few times off/on/off/on
Restart your Mac
Restart your Mac in Safe Mode (Safe Mode performs maintenance routines, clears caches, and disables all third party add ons.) If the issue cleared then restart in normal mode and test.
Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support
If nothing helps then report your issue to Apple. We here are just fellow users.
Finally, if it is an actual bug you may have to wait for an update from Apple. I personally use Touch ID to unlock my Mac Studio and it was working fine on macOS 15.7 before I updated to macOS 26 Tahoe. So it’s not a universal issue.
Sometimes there are glitches after updates. Here’s as few things to try...
Try toggling that Touch ID option a few times off/on/off/on
Restart your Mac
Restart your Mac in Safe Mode (Safe Mode performs maintenance routines, clears caches, and disables all third party add ons.) If the issue cleared then restart in normal mode and test.
Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support
If nothing helps then report your issue to Apple. We here are just fellow users.
Finally, if it is an actual bug you may have to wait for an update from Apple. I personally use Touch ID to unlock my Mac Studio and it was working fine on macOS 15.7 before I updated to macOS 26 Tahoe. So it’s not a universal issue.
Thank you for the suggestions, I will give them a try. It's great to have folks like you to reach out to!
Best regards
Password required for Touch ID unlock after macOS 15.7 update
