Device Guides


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 "Apply Pay" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, you can use your fingerprint to authorise Apple Pay purchases.
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

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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