The Touch ID sensor is either in the Home button or — on iPad Air (4th generation) and later and iPad mini (6th generation) — the top button. If you have an iPhone or iPad with a Touch ID sensor, you can set up Touch ID to unlock your device with your fingerprint. Before you can set up Touch ID, you will need to create a passcode for your device. However, many users find that the passcode is always required to enable Touch ID. Why is your passcode required to enable Touch ID, and how can you bypass it if you forgot your passcode? If you're looking for answers, check out this guide.

• Part 1. Why Is Passcode Required to Enable Touch ID?
• Part 2. How to Bypass Passcode Required for Touch ID
  • Method 1. Use iPhone Passcode UnlockerHOT
  • Method 2. Reset iPhone with iTunes
  • Method 3. Erase iPhone on Security Lockout Screen
  • Method 4. Restore iPhone at iCloud.com
  • Method 5. Wipe iPhone via Find My App
• Part 3. How to Avoid Passcode Required for Touch ID Every Time
  • Method 1. Ensure the Latest iOS System
  • Method 2. Add a New Fingerprint
  • Method 3. Keep Touch Sensor Clean
• Part 4. FAQs about Touch ID and Passcode
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. Why Is Passcode Required to Enable Touch ID?

The passcode serves as that primary, more secure authentication method, ensuring that even if Touch ID fails or cannot be used, your personal data and device remain protected. There are many situations where you need to enter your passcode to enable Touch ID. Here are the possible scenarios.

• You just restart your iPhone.
• Your fingerprint isn't recognized five times in a row.
• You haven't unlocked your device in more than 48 hours.
• You just enroll or delete your fingerprints.
• You're trying to open Touch ID & Passcode in the Settings menu.
• You use Emergency SOS.

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Part 2. How to Bypass Passcode Required for Touch ID

When your device says Enter Passcode, Your passcode is required to enable Touch ID, and you can directly enter the passcode to bypass the screen. But if you forgot the Touch ID passcode, here are 5 methods to apply.

Method 1. Use iPhone Passcode Unlocker

The straightforward and convenient way to remove Touch ID and passcode is to use an iPhone passcode unlocker. When it comes to using an iPhone passcode unlocker, MagFone iPhone Unlocker is highly recommended for you. MagFone iPhone Unlocker is an easy-to-use yet professional unlocking tool for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. By using this tool, you can remove Touch ID, Face ID, digit code, and other screen locks with ease. Now follow the steps below to bypass Touch ID and passcode.

Step 1 Connect iPhone to Computer and Run MagFone

First up, use a USB cable to connect between your iPhone and computer. Launch MagFone iPhone Unlocker on the computer and select the Unlock iOS Screen option, then click on the Start button.

Step 2 Boot iPhone into Recovery Mode or DFU Mode

After clicking Start, you need to set your device into recovery mode by following the onscreen instructions. If you fail to get your device into recovery mode, you can click the link to boot your device into DFU mode.

Step 3 Download the Firmware Package for iPhone

Now you need to confirm the device information about your iPhone. If the information is wrong, you can correct it. Then you can click on the Download button to download the firmware package for your iPhone.

Step 4 Start to Bypass iPhone Touch ID without Passcode

The last step is to click on the Unlock button, then MagFone iPhone Unlocker will immediately remove the screen passcode and Touch ID from your iPhone. After removing it, you can access your device again without entering the passcode.

Method 2. Reset iPhone with iTunes

Using iTunes to reset your iTunes is another way to help you remove the screen passcode and Touch ID. When you forget your iPhone passcode, you can use iTunes to reset your iPhone in recovery mode. Here's how to.

Step 1. Connect the iPhone to a computer and put it into recovery mode.

• iPhone 8 and later: Press the volume up button, press the volume down button, then keep pressing the power button until a computer appears on screen.
• iPhone 7 series: Keep pressing the power button and the volume down button at the same time until the computer icon appears on the screen.
• iPhone 6s and earlier: Keep holding the power button and the home button at the same time until a computer displays on the screen.

Step 2. Launch iTunes and click the iPhone icon.

Step 3. When the iPhone is detected, a window will pop up asking to update or restore the iPhone. Click Restore to reset your iPhone.

Method 3. Erase iPhone on Security Lockout Screen

If your iPhone has been updated to iOS 15.2 or later, the Find My iPhone is enabled, and there is a network connection on iPhone, then you can erase it directly on the iPhone Unavailable screen. By entering your Apple ID password, you can wipe all the data and settings on your iPhone. Here's how to.

On iOS 15.2 ~ iOS 17:

Step 1. On the iPhone Unavailable screen, tap Erase iPhone at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2. Tap Erase iPhone again and enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID.

Step 3. After signing out of your Apple ID, tap Erase iPhone to erase your iPhone.

On iOS 17 and later:

Step 1. Enter a wrong passcode many times until you see an iPhone Unavailable screen.

Step 2. Tap Forgot Passcode? > Start iPhone Reset.

Step 3. Enter the Apple ID password to sign out of Apple ID and proceed with the operation.

Method 4. Restore iPhone at iCloud.com

When you cannot remember your iPhone lock passcode, you can remotely erase all the data and settings on your device at iCloud.com. Provided that you have your Apple ID password, you can reset your iPhone at iCloud.com.

Step 1. Navigate to iCloud.com and enter your Apple ID credentials to log in to iCloud.

Step 2. Select your iPhone and click Erase.

Step 3. Click Next and enter your Apple ID password to confirm. Then your device will be erased if it's online.

Method 5. Wipe iPhone via Find My App

Apart from remotely unlocking your iPhone at iCloud.com, you are allowed to do this using the Find My app. This app is preinstalled on all Apple devices, such as iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Follow the steps below to fix the issue via the Find My app.

Step 1. Run the Find My app on your iPhone or other Apple devices.

Step 2. Tap the Devices button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3. Select your device and tap Erase This Device > Continue.

Step 4. Enter your trusted phone number and tap Erase to confirm.

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Part 3. How to Avoid Passcode Required for Touch ID Every Time

If the passcode is always required to enable Touch ID, there may be an error with your fingerprint, Touch ID button, and system. You can follow the steps below to avoid this issue.

Method 1. Ensure the Latest iOS System

To ensure Touch ID works normally on your iPhone, you need to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. Follow the steps below.

Step 1. Head to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone.

Step 2. Tap Download and Install to download the update.

Step 3. Enter your screen passcode and tap Install Now.

Method 2. Add a New Fingerprint

When your fingerprint does not work, you can enroll a different fingerprint for unlocking your iPhone. Now go to add a new fingerprint on your iPhone.

Step 1. Tap Settings > Touch ID & Passcode on your iPhone.

Step 2. Tap Add a Fingerprint.

Step 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enroll a fingerprint.

Method 3. Keep Touch Sensor Clean

Fingerprint recognition failures are often due to physical obstacles. Keeping both your touch button and finger clean and dry can effectively reduce Touch ID recognition failure.

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Part 4. FAQs about Touch ID and Passcode

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Part 5. Conclusion

That's all! When your passcode is required to enable Touch ID, you can simply enter the passcode to unlock your iPhone. But if you forget your iPhone Touch ID passcode, you can use MagFone iPhone Unlocker or try other methods introduced in this article to bypass the passcode required for Touch ID. When the Touch ID is not working, and the passcode is always required for Touch ID, check the methods in Part 3.