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what should I do if my Touch ID enrolment is not working?

what should I do if my Touch ID enrolment is not working? Mac does not let me add a fingerprint

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 19, 2022 12:51 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2022 1:27 PM

annemarija192 wrote:

what should I do if my Touch ID enrolment is not working? Mac does not let me add a fingerprint


Intel —

Try resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



ref


If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support


Change Touch ID preferences on Mac - Apple Support


Use Touch ID on Mac - Apple Support




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Jul 19, 2022 1:27 PM in response to annemarija192

annemarija192 wrote:

what should I do if my Touch ID enrolment is not working? Mac does not let me add a fingerprint


Intel —

Try resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



ref


If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support


Change Touch ID preferences on Mac - Apple Support


Use Touch ID on Mac - Apple Support




what should I do if my Touch ID enrolment is not working?

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