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Using Touch ID on my mobile phone
You can set your mobile phone to use your fingerprint as phone lock code or to authorise iTunes or App Store purchases. It's easy, but remember you need to turn on use of phone lock code before you can use this function.
List view
1. Find "Touch ID & Passcode"
Tap Settings.
Tap Touch ID & Passcode.
2. Add fingerprint
Tap Add a Fingerprint....
Follow the instructions on the display to add a fingerprint.
Follow the instructions on the display to add a fingerprint.
Tap Continue.
Key in a phone lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same phone lock code again.
Key in a phone lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same phone lock code again.
3. Select settings for Touch ID
To use Touch ID as phone lock code:
Tap the indicator next to "iPhone Unlock" until the function is turned on.
Tap the indicator next to "iPhone Unlock" until the function is turned on.
To use Touch ID to authorise iTunes or App Store purchases:
Tap the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" until the function is turned on.
Tap the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" until the function is turned on.
4. Return to the home screen
Tap Settings
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
5. Use Touch ID
Touch the Home key to scan your fingerprint.
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