Use Touch ID

You can set your phone to use your fingerprint as phone lock code or to authorise iTunes and App Store purchases. Remember, you need to turn on use of phone lock code.

Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
  • 1
    Find "Fingerprints"
    • Press Settings.
    • Press General.
    • Press Passcode & Fingerprint.
    • Press Fingerprints.
  • 2
    Add fingerprint
    • Press Add a fingerprint....
    • Follow the instructions on the display to add a fingerprint.
    • Press Continue.
  • 3
    Select settings for Touch ID
    • To use Touch ID as phone lock code:
    • Press the indicator next to "Passcode Unlock" until the function is turned on.
    • To use Touch ID to authorise iTunes and App Store purchases:
    • Press the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" until the function is turned on.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press Back.
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 5
    Use Touch ID
    • If you've chosen to use Touch ID as phone lock code:
    • Press and hold the Home key.
    • If you've chosen to use Touch ID to authorise iTunes and App Store purchases:
    • Touch the Home key to scan your fingerprints.