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How do I get fingerprint ID to work consistently?
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Thanks for the reply. I tried that and tried using all my fingers at one time or another, but it didn't work. I also tried using soft pressure, hard pressure and rubbing my finger on my face for the oil, but none of it worked. I'm hoping someone here has a creative idea that works. I currently use my PW, but it's long and I usually have to re-enter it to get it right. It would just be nice if the finger print worked.
Try it. See if it works.
I just added the knuckle on the back of my index finger to my iPad mini 5, and it was accepted. I then tested it, and it was correctly recognized.
Repeatable placement of the body part on the sensor will be important, so pick something that doesn't involved too many contortions in order to contact the sensor. For example, I wouldn't use the tip of my nose, nor an ear.
While I can't say the same is true for Macs. I've found in general. Fingerprint readers don't work well if your fingers are damp or too dry. Dry as in stripped of oils from too much hand washing.
Apparently there are some apps which like you authenticate your Mac with your phone.
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