FYI only, because the issue is fixed now. Codebook stopped working with TouchID after I changed my stored fingerprint data. In System Settings / Touch ID & Password, I first deleted all my old prints and then created a brand new one. Maybe that’s not the best way to go, but working outdoors had sp…

Hi @jtclayton Thanks for using Codebook and posting to the discussion forum. Codebook explicitly invalidates biometric authentication when you add/remove fingerprints or faces from your device. This is an added precaution to protect against an attacker gaining access to your device and then adding…

TouchID on M1 Mac broken by updating fingerprints

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TouchID on M1 Mac broken by updating fingerprints

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