Using Touch ID on my mobile phone

Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)

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You can set your mobile phone to use your fingerprint as phone lock code or to authorise iTunes or App Store purchases. It's easy, but remember you need to turn on use of phone lock code before you can use this function.

Step 1 of 9

Find "Touch ID & Passcode"

Tap Settings.

Step 2 of 9

Find "Touch ID & Passcode"

Tap Touch ID & Passcode.

Step 3 of 9

Add fingerprint

Tap Add a Fingerprint....

Step 4 of 9

Add fingerprint

Follow the instructions on the display to add a fingerprint.

Tap Continue.

Key in a phone lock code of your own choice.

Key in the same phone lock code again.

Step 5 of 9

Select settings for Touch ID

To use Touch ID as phone lock code:

Tap the indicator next to "iPhone Unlock" until the function is turned on.

Step 6 of 9

Select settings for Touch ID

To use Touch ID to authorise iTunes or App Store purchases:

Tap the indicator next to "iTunes & App Store" until the function is turned on.

Step 7 of 9

Return to the home screen

Tap Settings

Step 8 of 9

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Step 9 of 9

Use Touch ID

Touch the Home key to scan your fingerprint.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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