On my iPad mini, when the screen is locked, I unlock it by just sliding to the right. This is very nice.
I want to be able to do the same on my all new iPad Air 2.
It seems that the only way to do that is to turn off Touch ID (the fingerprint reading). I don't want to turn off Touch ID.
How can I be able to unlock my new iPad by just sliding to the right? Without turning off Touch ID.
On the new iPad, I have iOS 8.2.
Best Answer
This isn't possible. Enabling Touch ID enables a passcode, which must be entered on the lock screen. If you do not wish to have a passcode, then you must disable Touch ID too. Also, because you have Touch ID enabled, you are unable to adjust the Require Passcode time in Settings → Touch ID & Passcode → Require Passcode.
The only workaround is to go to Settings → Touch ID & Passcode, disable iPhone Unlock, then set Require Passcode to After 1 hour. This means that you won't be prompted for a passcode if you use your device less than an hour after you last used it.
Video demonstration of workaround: Touch ID Require Passcode Timer