How to fix the most annoying change in iOS 10

The latest iteration of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 10, is here, and among the many tweaks it brings to your iPhone and iPad is an overhaul of how you unlock your device.

The classic "slide to unlock" gesture is gone, and in its place are lock-screen widgets and a new two-step unlocking process.

If your iDevice has one of Apple's "TouchID" fingerprint scanners, you're now prompted to rest your finger there, then physically press the home button to get to your home screen.

If you have an older, non-TouchID device, you have to press the home button, then enter a passcode (provided you've set one in the first place).

Apple's reasoning for the change is fair. Lots of people find TouchID to be overly sensitive, and it helps make those new widgets more effective.

For many people, though, it's just going to make things feel slower. Thankfully, if you have a TouchID device, Apple gives you the option to go back to the old way. Here's how to find it.

First, go to your Settings menu.

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Then click on the “General” tab.

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Then tap the “Accessibility” option.

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Scroll down to find the new “Home Button” tab.

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Simply activate the “Rest Finger to Open” toggle ...

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And you’re good to go. The new little padlock icon will still appear on the lock screen; otherwise you can use TouchID just as you would with iOS 9.

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