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Unable to use Face ID on my iPhone

My iPhone XS Max is saying ā€˜Thereā€™s an issue with your iPhoneā€™s ability to use FaceIDā€™ what does that mean and itā€™s on iOS version 15.7




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iPhone XS Max, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 7:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2022 8:48 AM

Follow these steps, testing after each step:




If that didnā€™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 ā–¶ļøŽ Start a Service Request. āš›ļø



Need more help?



Click ā–¶ļøŽ Check Repair Status. 🔧

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 30, 2022 8:48 AM in response to Masondolor

Follow these steps, testing after each step:




If that didnā€™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 ā–¶ļøŽ Start a Service Request. āš›ļø



Need more help?



Click ā–¶ļøŽ Check Repair Status. 🔧

Unable to use Face ID on my iPhone

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