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face id iphone xs

Face id stopped working. Rebooted many, many times. No 'alternative face id' pops up in face id & password. When I click on set up face ID it never gets past the page to continue on 'position your face within the frame'. I have good light and nothing is blocking the camera.

iPhone XS

Posted on Feb 26, 2021 5:19 AM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2021 5:26 AM

If the TrueDepth camera is unobstructed and any case you might be using is not blocking the camera, and there’s no add-on protective film over the display, contact Apple Support using the Get Support in the upper right, and discuss your options and alternatives.

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face id iphone xs

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