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Face ID Is Not Available Try setting up Face ID later.

Before I downloaded the new update iOS 16 my Face ID was working with no problems. After downloading iOS 16 it’s stoped working. It keeps giving me Face ID Is Not Available

Try setting up Face ID later. I tried everything and it’s still not working . It seems like iOS 16 has a lot more bugs to work out.

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Sep 23, 2022 11:46 AM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2022 12:24 PM

Follow these steps, testing after each step:


If that didn’t work, then it could be a hardware issue.


According to Apple:

Using diagnostics available in iOS 14.6 or later, Apple has detected an issue with your TrueDepth camera that might cause it to not function as expected. The TrueDepth camera contains lasers, which might be disabled for safety reasons if the device malfunctions or is damaged. This won't prevent you from using your iPhone or iPad, but until your iPhone or iPad is updated or serviced, you might not be able to use Face ID, Animoji, Memoji, and some other features that use the front camera.


As a result, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request. ⚛️



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧

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Question marked as Best reply

Sep 23, 2022 12:24 PM in response to Mikey4fingers

Follow these steps, testing after each step:


If that didn’t work, then it could be a hardware issue.


According to Apple:

Using diagnostics available in iOS 14.6 or later, Apple has detected an issue with your TrueDepth camera that might cause it to not function as expected. The TrueDepth camera contains lasers, which might be disabled for safety reasons if the device malfunctions or is damaged. This won't prevent you from using your iPhone or iPad, but until your iPhone or iPad is updated or serviced, you might not be able to use Face ID, Animoji, Memoji, and some other features that use the front camera.


As a result, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request. ⚛️



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧

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