But this feature may not work well for everyone, or it might work too well and unlock your device when you did not want to. So if you have decided that you no longer wish to use the Touch ID as an option to unlock your iPhone, then you can follow our guide in this article so that the only way to unlock your device is with a passcode.
Turn Off Touch ID for Unlock on an iPhone 6
Device used: iPhone 6 Plus Software version: iOS 9.1 The steps in this article will turn off the Touch ID option for unlocking your iPhone. You will still be able to use Touch ID for Apple ID and for the iTunes Store if you wish. However, you can also turn those options off on the same menu. Once the Touch ID is turned off, your device will only be able to be unlocked with a passcode, if you have one set. If a passcode is not set, then you will be able to access the device simply by swiping to the right on the lock screen.
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