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iOS 16.1 Face ID not working

I updated to 16.1 on Monday and today my Face ID is no longer working, rebooted, cleared Face ID and now I cannot register a Face ID. I am able to place my face in the square but it tells me to place iPhone lower or higher. I tried adjusting the iPhone to no avail.

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 8:20 AM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 10:32 AM

scs_ppc wrote:

I updated to 16.1 on Monday and today my Face ID is no longer working, rebooted, cleared Face ID and now I cannot register a Face ID. I am able to place my face in the square but it tells me to place iPhone lower or higher. I tried adjusting the iPhone to no avail.

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iOS 16.1 Face ID not working

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