Why doesn’t my Touch ID work to download apps anymore?

I used to be able to download apps with my Touch ID and now I can’t. Why is that?

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jul 27, 2022 07:38 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2022 08:52 AM

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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Jul 27, 2022 08:52 AM in response to Nickkkkkkkkkkkkkk-nikk

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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Jul 27, 2022 07:43 AM in response to Nickkkkkkkkkkkkkk-nikk

Open settings>>Touch ID and passcode and see If Touch ID is on for the App Store. If it is, restart your iPhone to see if the problem persists

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