5S Touch ID and app store

tdenson · 28-10-2013, 18:25

I must be doing something wrong but I have ticked the option in settings to use fingerprints for iTunes and the App Store but it doesn't work (I just get asked for my password). Can anyone help please

anyonefortennis · 28-10-2013, 18:45

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Originally Posted by tdenson

I must be doing something wrong but I have ticked the option in settings to use fingerprints for iTunes and the App Store but it doesn't work (I just get asked for my password). Can anyone help please

I have the same problem. They keep asking for my password for some strange reason. I thought the whole idea of downloading Apps was with fingerprint ID once you've ticked the option to use your fingerprint for purchases and free downloads?

IslandNiles · 28-10-2013, 19:34

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Originally Posted by tdenson

I must be doing something wrong but I have ticked the option in settings to use fingerprints for iTunes and the App Store but it doesn't work (I just get asked for my password). Can anyone help please

Does it say 'enter password to renew Touch ID'?

Unfortunately, I think it has the same restriction as unlocking the phone. If you haven't used it for 48 hours (in the Store, I mean) or you've restarted, you'll have to use your password for your first purchase. After that, it should ask you to scan your fingerprint after you press Buy or Install. I think if you don't download things frequently, you'll never be able to use Touch ID.

Try it now with a couple of free apps.

IslandNiles · 28-10-2013, 19:37

Further to the above, it seems to have got a bit confusing in 7.0.3.

Instead of saying 'scan fingerprint' it comes up with a box that says Touch ID and underneath, options for 'enter password' or 'cancel'. That's the point at which you scan your fingerprint.

tdenson · 28-10-2013, 19:51

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Originally Posted by IslandNiles

Further to the above, it seems to have got a bit confusing in 7.0.3.

Instead of saying 'scan fingerprint' it comes up with a box that says Touch ID and underneath, options for 'enter password' or 'cancel'. That's the point at which you scan your fingerprint.

I'm still on 7.02 ATM as I am in Kenya and don't really want to do a large download on my cellular data.

tdenson · 29-10-2013, 14:22

I downloaded two apps today and sure enough for the second one I was able to use Touch ID

IslandNiles · 29-10-2013, 14:45

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Originally Posted by tdenson

I downloaded two apps today and sure enough for the second one I was able to use Touch ID

Yeah, I think it has the 48 hour cut-off. A bit annoying because I don't necessarily download apps and music THAT frequently, and when I do it tends to be one at a time.

anyonefortennis · 29-10-2013, 14:55

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Originally Posted by IslandNiles

Yeah, I think it has the 48 hour cut-off. A bit annoying because I don't necessarily download apps and music THAT frequently, and when I do it tends to be one at a time.

That's rather stupid isn't it. What's the point of setting up fingerprint ID for Apps downloads when it only lasts 48 hours.

28-10-2013, 18:25	#1
tdenson Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,214	5S Touch ID and app store I must be doing something wrong but I have ticked the option in settings to use fingerprints for iTunes and the App Store but it doesn't work (I just get asked for my password). Can anyone help please

28-10-2013, 18:45	#2
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by tdenson I must be doing something wrong but I have ticked the option in settings to use fingerprints for iTunes and the App Store but it doesn't work (I just get asked for my password). Can anyone help please I have the same problem. They keep asking for my password for some strange reason. I thought the whole idea of downloading Apps was with fingerprint ID once you've ticked the option to use your fingerprint for purchases and free downloads?

28-10-2013, 19:34	#3
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Quote: Originally Posted by tdenson I must be doing something wrong but I have ticked the option in settings to use fingerprints for iTunes and the App Store but it doesn't work (I just get asked for my password). Can anyone help please Does it say 'enter password to renew Touch ID'? Unfortunately, I think it has the same restriction as unlocking the phone. If you haven't used it for 48 hours (in the Store, I mean) or you've restarted, you'll have to use your password for your first purchase. After that, it should ask you to scan your fingerprint after you press Buy or Install. I think if you don't download things frequently, you'll never be able to use Touch ID. Try it now with a couple of free apps.

28-10-2013, 19:37	#4
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Further to the above, it seems to have got a bit confusing in 7.0.3. Instead of saying 'scan fingerprint' it comes up with a box that says Touch ID and underneath, options for 'enter password' or 'cancel'. That's the point at which you scan your fingerprint.

28-10-2013, 19:51	#5
tdenson Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,214	Quote: Originally Posted by IslandNiles Further to the above, it seems to have got a bit confusing in 7.0.3. Instead of saying 'scan fingerprint' it comes up with a box that says Touch ID and underneath, options for 'enter password' or 'cancel'. That's the point at which you scan your fingerprint. I'm still on 7.02 ATM as I am in Kenya and don't really want to do a large download on my cellular data.

29-10-2013, 14:22	#6
tdenson Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,214	I downloaded two apps today and sure enough for the second one I was able to use Touch ID

29-10-2013, 14:45	#7
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Quote: Originally Posted by tdenson I downloaded two apps today and sure enough for the second one I was able to use Touch ID Yeah, I think it has the 48 hour cut-off. A bit annoying because I don't necessarily download apps and music THAT frequently, and when I do it tends to be one at a time.

29-10-2013, 14:55	#8
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by IslandNiles Yeah, I think it has the 48 hour cut-off. A bit annoying because I don't necessarily download apps and music THAT frequently, and when I do it tends to be one at a time. That's rather stupid isn't it. What's the point of setting up fingerprint ID for Apps downloads when it only lasts 48 hours.

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