A problem was detected with the TrueDepth camera. Face ID has been disabled.

A problem was detected with the TrueDepth

camera. Face ID has been disabled


Suddenly found that message on my iPhone XS and can’t setup Face ID Anymore .

Posted on Jul 16, 2021 8:26 AM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2021 9:11 AM

Welcome AxlAung,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on your post, Face ID has been disabled on your iPhone XS. We'll do our best to assist.


Due to the error we see here, these are the steps we'd recommend to take:


  1. Check for updates, back up and get up to date, if needed: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  2. If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro
  3. Ensure the ring/silent switch is set to ring, not silent.
  4. Any restrictions set up on this device? Check in Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If so, disable these restrictions, restart the iPhone and test out the issue.
  5. Restart the iPhone
  6. Attempt to complete Face ID enrollment continuously for at least a full minute in a well lit environment.


Should you continue to receive this exact error, 'Face ID has been disabled' or 'Face ID is not available' then bring in the iPhone for an inspection: iPhone Repair & Service

To prepare for your visit: Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service

Find a service center by selecting your region and searching nearby here: Find Locations


Note: Due to the current conditions around the world, some stores may have limited hours or appointment times. They also may require specific things to visit them (Such as, scheduling an appointment, wearing a mask, calling to check-in, etc.).


Hoping this helps out, take care!

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Nov 9, 2021 2:10 PM in response to AxlAung

The problem is apple Is a corrupt business. A majority of the time this will pop up with the slightest incident or if you ever break anything and try to repair it. They will deactivate this. Causing you to go in and spend more senseless money on a product that has not changed in years. Apple is the true meaning of communism. They bleed all their customers out of their money. The right to repair exists and Apple does everything they can to force people to repeatedly waste money. It's a dam shame!


Jan 18, 2022 4:10 AM in response to AxlAung

It happened to my IPhone 12 immediately after the new IOS update on Sunday. I did everything possible including Customer Support and Apple service etc. I was told at service centre to pay the amount equivalent to new phone and this will get replaced. Now I am feeling cheated. This is absolutely nonsense. I have been an Apple user all my life but I think after the Steve’s era it is all profit and margin and what not under the leadership of Tim. Bye Apple forever!

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