Why no Touch ID in iPhone?

If you're using a case or screen protector, make sure it doesn't cover the Touch ID sensor or the surrounding ring. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and make sure that iPhone Unlock or iTunes & App Store is on, and that you've enrolled one or more fingerprints. Try enrolling a different finger.
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Do iPhones still have Touch ID?

Apple introduced Touch ID on the iPhone 5s in 2013. Since then, it has appeared on 12 major models of iPhone (and some iPad models as well). As of May 2022, Apple currently only makes one iPhone model that supports Touch ID, the iPhone SE.
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Why did they remove Touch ID?

That's according to reliable Apple commentator, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who says in his Power On newsletter that the iPhone 13 will definitely not include Touch ID. This is because the iPhone maker has a long term goal to include an under-display Face ID sensor.
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Does iPhone 14 have fingerprint?

iPhone 14 is unlikely to have in-display Touch ID... but the iPhone 15 might. Will Apple ever equip one of its iPhones with an under-display fingerprint scanner? That's a question that's been asked a lot, and one which so far sources have disagreed on.
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When did iPhone stop using Touch ID?

In 2017, it ditched the Touch ID-enabled home button in favor of Face ID technology for the iPhone X. Over the following years, Apple packed Face ID into its high-end phones and tablets, a move that allowed it to include bigger screens on the devices but keep a secure, fast way to unlock the gadgets.
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Is Apple bringing back Touch ID?

Apple won't release an under-display Touch ID iPhone anytime soon, even though your sibling can unlock your Face ID iPhone. Apple's iPhones are great smartphones, and they have been so for a fair few years now.
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Is Face ID better than fingerprint?

When Face ID arrived on the iPhone X in 2017, it was hailed as a tremendous achievement for biometric logins. It was more secure, faster, and more accurate than Touch ID, Apple told us, and far less likely to be spoofed.
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Will iPhone 15 have Touch ID?

Touch ID won't be under the screen in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, Kuo says. AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases.
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Does iPhone 12 have Touch ID?

Compared to their predecessors, more recent in-display fingerprint sensor tech tends to be both faster and more generous in terms of the physical size of the sensor. Regardless, Apple's iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have all opted to exclude the feature in favour of Face ID.
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Will iPhone 13 have fingerprint?

Apple's iPhone 13 lineup continues to lack a fingerprint scanner, despite initial rumors that the new models would feature under-display Touch ID technology. All of the flagship iPhone models since the launch of the ‌iPhone‌ X in 2017 have forgone a fingerprint scanner in favor of Face ID authentication.
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Is iPhone 11 fingerprint available?

Con: The iPhone 11 also lacks a fingerprint scanner, meaning you must type in a passcode when not using Face ID.
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Does iPhone 12 mini have fingerprint?

The iPhone 12 mini has no fingerprint sensor and uses Face ID or a passcode to unlock the phone. The bezel reduction lets the 12 mini fit a lot more screen into a smaller, lighter device. The iPhone 12 mini measures 5.18 by 2.53 by .
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Does iPhone 7 have Touch ID?

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have Touch ID, which works faster and more reliably than Face ID on the iPhone X. purchases. It's also used to sign into some apps. It's fast and works reliably well.
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Why can't I find my Touch ID and Passcode?

Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- Restart their iPad. Once it's returned to the Home screen, see if the setting returned. Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch -- Turn off Restrictions altogether, then check for that setting.
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What iPhone will come out in 2023?

Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera, Periscope Lens Coming 2023.
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Which is better Touch ID or passcode?

On the whole, a good, strong password is more secure than fingerprint recognition software. Fingerprints cannot be altered if they are compromised, nor can they be altered between different accounts or devices. Fingerprint scanners can be easily hacked, even with everyday items such as play dough.
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Is Touch ID more secure?

“Although face recognition is absolutely better than no protection at all, it's not relatively more secure than Touch ID,” write Forbes.
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Does Face ID work in the dark?

Face ID uses infrared to scan your face, so it works in low lighting conditions and in the dark. The TrueDepth camera also has what Apple calls a "Flood Illuminator," aka an infrared light that illuminates your face in the dark so the dot map and the infrared camera can do their jobs.
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Will iPhone 2022 have Touch ID?

"I previously predicted iPhones would support under-display fingerprint sensing/Touch ID in 2023 at the earliest," tweeted Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities. "But the latest survey indicates new iPhones in 2023 & 2024 may not adopt under-display Touch ID.
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Does iPhone 8 have Touch ID?

To start setting up Touch ID on Iphone 8, you'll need to be in the Settings menu and follow this steps: In the main Settings menu, tap Touch ID & Passcode. Enter your Passcode to access the settings. Tap Add a Fingerprint.
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How do I enable Touch ID?

Apple iPhone - Set Up Touch ID
  1. From a Home screen, navigate: Settings. Touch ID & Passcode. ...
  2. Enter your passcode then tap. Add a Fingerprint. . ...
  3. Place your finger over the Home button then follow on-screen prompts to capture your fingerprint.
  4. When prompted, tap. Continue. ...
  5. When completed, tap. Continue.
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Which is best in iPhone?

The best iPhones you can buy right now
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max. The best iPhone you can buy. ...
  • iPhone 13. The best iPhone value for most people. ...
  • iPhone 13 Pro. All the best features of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. ...
  • iPhone 13 mini. The best compact iPhone. ...
  • iPhone 12 mini. Still a good compact iPhone, for a reduced price. ...
  • iPhone 12.
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Is iPhone 11 or 12 better?

But the iPhone 12 is actually better than the iPhone 11

The iPhone 12 is a better device than the 11. Apple has made numerous improvements including better cameras, power efficiency and durability, more power, graphics performance and pixels, support for MagSafe and 5G, and improved video recording and night modes.
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How do I use fingerprint on iPhone 12?

Add a fingerprint
  1. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.
  2. Tap Add a Fingerprint.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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