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How do I bypass Touch ID on iPhone SE with a damaged fingerprint?

(I already made sure I have the latest version of iOS)Touch ID isn’t working on my iPhone SE because I cut my fingertip, so my fingerprint has changed. I’ve searched through all the posts here and none of them address this exact problem. When I go into settings for Touch ID I just get sent in circles: I can’t delete the fingerprint and add a new one because it requires the fingerprint that has been damaged by injury. I try to disable “Stolen Device Protection” and it won’t let me because it requires fingerprint. I can’t disable fingerprint ID because, guess what, it requires my fingerprint (after attempting fingerprint it asks me for passcode, but after I enter passcode it asks for fingerprint again. I can’t backup my iPhone to my Mac because it won’t unlock without my fingerprint. Can’t reset my iPhone because it is requiring my fingerprint. This is absolutely infuriating. Not to mention I can’t use any of my payment methods. I did all the suggested changes with location settings. It made no difference. I’ve watched dozens of tutorials on YouTube and scoured the internet, and nothing suggested has worked.


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Original Title: Can’t use many features of iPhone due to injured finger (fingerprint has changed). Touch ID not working and I’m being sent in circles.

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Use a computer to reset your iPhone. You will need to follow the instructions here to put it into Recovery Mode first, which does not require fingerprint authentication. It will erase your phone.

Use a computer to reset your iPhone and your passcode - Apple Support


When setting up again, you will be given the option to set up Touch ID again. You can use any previous backup to restore your data. If you don't have a backup and your phone is not using iCloud to maintain backups, then that would be a problem and will result in a loss of data. Backups must be performed before catastrophe strikes.


If the cut doesn’t put a scar on your finger, wait until it heals.