Device Guides
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
How to
Use Touch ID
You can set your tablet to use your fingerprint as lock code or to authorise iTunes and App Store purchases. To use Touch ID, you need to turn on the lock code.
List view
Find "Touch ID & Passcode"
Tap Settings.
Tap Touch ID & Passcode.
Add fingerprint
Tap Add a Fingerprint... and follow the instructions on the screen to add your fingerprint.
Tap Continue. If you haven't previously selected a lock code, key in a code of your own choice twice.
Select Touch ID settings
Tap the indicator next to "iPad Unlock" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, you can use your fingerprint to turn off the lock code.
Tap the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, you can use your fingerprint to authorise iTunes and App Store purchases.
Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
Tap Settings.
Tap Touch ID & Passcode.
Tap Add a Fingerprint... and follow the instructions on the screen to add your fingerprint.
Tap Continue. If you haven't previously selected a lock code, key in a code of your own choice twice.
Tap the indicator next to "iPad Unlock" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, you can use your fingerprint to turn off the lock code.
Tap the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, you can use your fingerprint to authorise iTunes and App Store purchases.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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