Touch id issue in mac os tahoe

I recently updated my 2019 macbook pro 16inch to mac os 26.0 and I am not sure but I think I am experiencing some bugs like the mac doesn't wake up from sleep as the clamshell is opened I have to use the power button to turn it on and then the touch id doesn't work and same goes for the touch bar as well I tried resetting the smc does the job for some hours then goes back to the same thing , talked with apple support they weren't able to help me fix the issue , is any1 having a similar issue and is there any fix for this or should I just wait for the new patch ?

Posted on Sep 20, 2025 9:38 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2025 6:43 AM

Rohankrishna119 wrote:

I recently updated my 2019 macbook pro 16inch to mac os 26.0 and I am not sure but I think I am experiencing some bugs like the mac doesn't wake up from sleep as the clamshell is opened I have to use the power button to turn it on and then the touch id doesn't work and same goes for the touch bar as well I tried resetting the smc does the job for some hours then goes back to the same thing , talked with apple support they weren't able to help me fix the issue , is any1 having a similar issue and is there any fix for this or should I just wait for the new patch ?



There are some reported issue with Clamshell and the new macOS 26

To be proactive you can file a bug report / submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple



On an Intel Mac for Touchbar issue it is recommended to do both—


—resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


—resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

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


Even though SMC controls the touchbar, the T2 Controller is responsible for TouchID as well, so some USB is in play, this would be NVRAM in part, notice:


USB Device: Apple T2 Bus

USB Device: Touch Bar Backlight

USB Device: Touch Bar Display

USB Device: Apple T2 Controller





—You can try reinstalling the macOS How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support and compare your results


—or wait for a point update and see if the issue is addressed


—you can try DFU Rive if not Restore using the Configurator ( requires a second machine)


How to identify the DFU port on Mac—

How to identify the DFU port on Mac - Apple Support


How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support





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Sep 21, 2025 6:43 AM in response to Rohankrishna119

Rohankrishna119 wrote:

I recently updated my 2019 macbook pro 16inch to mac os 26.0 and I am not sure but I think I am experiencing some bugs like the mac doesn't wake up from sleep as the clamshell is opened I have to use the power button to turn it on and then the touch id doesn't work and same goes for the touch bar as well I tried resetting the smc does the job for some hours then goes back to the same thing , talked with apple support they weren't able to help me fix the issue , is any1 having a similar issue and is there any fix for this or should I just wait for the new patch ?



There are some reported issue with Clamshell and the new macOS 26

To be proactive you can file a bug report / submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple



On an Intel Mac for Touchbar issue it is recommended to do both—


—resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


—resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

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


Even though SMC controls the touchbar, the T2 Controller is responsible for TouchID as well, so some USB is in play, this would be NVRAM in part, notice:


USB Device: Apple T2 Bus

USB Device: Touch Bar Backlight

USB Device: Touch Bar Display

USB Device: Apple T2 Controller





—You can try reinstalling the macOS How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support and compare your results


—or wait for a point update and see if the issue is addressed


—you can try DFU Rive if not Restore using the Configurator ( requires a second machine)


How to identify the DFU port on Mac—

How to identify the DFU port on Mac - Apple Support


How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support





Sep 21, 2025 7:06 AM in response to Rohankrishna119

HELLO ,I am also experiencing these issues on the same 2019 mbpro 16 inch with Touch Bar , I am also experiencing dropped wifi issues even off my iPhone 14 hotpot and loading issues with Safari , the pages are freezing & where I am a musician I am also experiencing freezing issues and delayed loading issues on quite a few apps since I updated to OS TAHOE too. , I am thinking of going back too OS SEQUOIA as I am experiencing a lot of issues my sleep doesn't work either , I too have to turn it off

Touch id issue in mac os tahoe

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