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    Power port PPP020 Touch ID sensor BMT004, BMT005, BMT003 issue with fan PF003, PPF004, PPF001

    I recently updated my MacBook Pro M1 14-inch 2021, purchased in June 2022, to the latest MacOS Sonoma. Following the update, I encountered persistent issues with the Finger ID and the laptop's tendency to restart unexpectedly. Initially attributing the problems to a potential software glitch, I...
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    Other Why can I add the same fingerprint twice or more?

    If fingerprints are unique (research suggests they are) then why doesn't my phone tell me this finger is already added if I add the same finger twice? On all of my fingerprint id phones I can add my fingers each twice or more. Some early fingerprint sensor discussion of the version 1 phones...
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    Broken home button, is there a way to use Touch id

    Hi there, I broke my IPhone SE home button. I switched on the Assistive touch option and it works fine, but I can't use the Touch ID function. Is there an option, similar to Assistive touch, that makes a virtual fingerprint sensor that I can see on the display? Thanks!