You likely enrolled a finger when you initially set up the device, but you may find that you are not always holding the iPhone 6 Plus the same way. Enrolling multiple fingers allows you to handle the device in a number of different ways, plus it serves as a back up in case you injure a finger or your fingerprint cannot be read. Our guide below will show you where to go so that you can add additional fingerprints to your device.
Adding Fingerprints to the iPhone 6 Plus
These steps were performed in iOS 8.1.2 on an iPhone 6 Plus. Devices without the touch ID feature are not able to add fingerprints as a security option on their device. Read more about the iPhone 6 on Apple’s website. Step 1: Tap the Settings icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and select the Touch ID & Passcode option.
Step 3: Enter your device passcode, if you have set one.
Step 4: Touch the Add a Fingerprint button under the Fingerprints section of the menu.
Step 5: Place the finger you want to add on the touch ID repeatedly, following the on-screen instructions until you are informed that the fingerprint enrollment is complete. Are you tired of using a passcode to unlock your device? Learn how to disable the passcode on your iPhone and remove the inconvenience. After receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science he spent several years working in IT management for small businesses. However, he now works full time writing content online and creating websites. His main writing topics include iPhones, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Android, and Photoshop, but he has also written about many other tech topics as well. Read his full bio here.
