How to Disable Touch ID and Passcode on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Disabling Touch ID and passcode on your device can make it more accessible but at the cost of security. This guide will walk you through the process for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, helping you understand the implications and providing step-by-step instructions.

Disabling Touch ID and Passcode on iPhone or iPad

Follow these steps to disable Touch ID and/or passcode on your iPhone or iPad:

Disable Touch ID

Go to Settings. Scroll down and tap on Touch ID Passcode. Enter your passcode if prompted. Under the Use Touch ID For section, toggle off the options you want to disable, such as iPhone Unlock, Snapchat, iCloud Keychain, App Store, Wallet Apple Pay, and Password Autofill. Additionally, tap added fingerprints and then tap Delete Fingerprint to remove them if necessary.

Disable Passcode

In the same Touch ID Passcode menu, scroll down and tap on Turn Passcode Off. Enter your passcode again to confirm.

Disabling Touch ID and Passcode on Mac

Follow these steps to disable Touch ID and/or passcode on your Mac:

Disable Touch ID

Go to the Apple Menu and then click on System Preferences. Click on Touch ID. Uncheck the options you want to disable, such as Unlocking your Mac and Apple Pay.

Disable Password

Go to the Apple Menu and then click on System Preferences. Click on Users Groups. Select your user account and click on Change Password. You can set a blank password but note that this may not be allowed on all versions of macOS.

Importance of Security

Disabling your passcode and Touch ID will reduce the security of your device. Be aware of the implications and consider the risks involved. If you still wish to proceed, here is a step-by-step guide:

Disable Only Touch ID but Keep Passcode

Open the iPhone Settings app and scroll down and tap Touch ID Passcode. Enter your current passcode to get inside. Under USE TOUCH ID FOR, turn off all the toggles like iPhone Unlock, iCloud Keychain, App Store, Wallet Apple Pay, and Password Autofill. Additionally, tap added fingerprints and then tap Delete Fingerprint to remove them if necessary. From now, you will need to enter your iPhone passcode to unlock your iPhone, use iCloud Keychain, and while downloading apps, you may have to enter your Apple ID password.

How to Turn Off Touch ID and Passcode

Open the iPhone Settings app and scroll down and tap Touch ID Passcode. Enter your current passcode to get inside. Tap Turn Passcode Off and then Turn Off. If asked, enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. Your iPhone has no password and anyone with physical access to your phone can access it.

Re-enabling Touch ID and Passcode

If you ever need to re-enable Touch ID and passcode, you can do so by following the steps in reverse.

Conclusion

Disabling Touch ID and passcode can make your device more accessible, but it comes with significant security risks. Understand the implications before taking any action to disable these features. If you need further assistance or specific instructions for a different device, feel free to let us know.