Using Touch ID on your Apple iPad Air (2019) iPadOS 17

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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.

Step 1 of 6

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 6

Press Touch ID & Passcode.

Press Add a Fingerprint... and follow the instructions on the screen to add your fingerprint.

Step 3 of 6

Press Add a Fingerprint... and follow the instructions on the screen to add your fingerprint.

Press Continue. If you haven't previously selected a lock code, key in a code of your own choice twice.

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Press Continue. If you haven't previously selected a lock code, key in a code of your own choice twice.

Press the indicators next to the required settings to turn them on or off.

Step 5 of 6

Press the indicators next to the required settings to turn them on or off.

You can use your fingerprint to turn off the lock code, allow access to apps and authorise payments.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Step 6 of 6

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

iPad Air (2019)

Using Touch ID

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