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Apple iPhone 7 Plus
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Use Touch ID
You can set your mobile phone to use your fingerprint as phone lock code or to authorise iTunes Store and App Store purchases.
1. Find "Touch ID & Passcode"
Press Settings.
Press Touch ID & Passcode.
2. Add fingerprint
Press Add a Fingerprint....
Follow the instructions on the display to add a fingerprint.
Follow the instructions on the display to add a fingerprint.
Press Continue.
Key in a phone lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same phone lock code again.
Key in a phone lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same phone lock code again.
3. Select settings for Touch ID
To use Touch ID as phone lock code:
Press the indicator next to "iPhone Unlock" until the function is activated.
Press the indicator next to "iPhone Unlock" until the function is activated.
To use Touch ID to authorise iTunes Store and App Store purchases:
Press the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" until the function is activated.
Press the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" until the function is activated.
4. Return to the Home screen
Press Settings.
Press the Home key to end the session and return to the Home screen.
5. Use Touch ID
Touch the Home key to scan your fingerprint.