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Setting up face identification on IPhone 12 Pro

Face ID disappeared when IOS 16.2 was loaded and setting doesn’t get beyond rotating my face interminably..


help with solutions please

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 1:09 AM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2023 1:10 AM

If you're sure that nothing (cover, screen protector, dirt) interferes with your front camera, see this support article:--> If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro and/or this one:--> If an alert says Face ID has been disabled on your iPhone or iPad Pro


If, after performing all the steps provided in the above support articles, the issue persists, contact Apple Support directly, using this specific link:--> Apple Support , or make an appointment and have your device inspected at an Apple Store or AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider) among this list:--> Apple - Find Locations - Location Selector. After checking it out, they'll give you all the available options.


Regards

Giulio

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Jan 18, 2023 1:10 AM in response to KeithENathan

If you're sure that nothing (cover, screen protector, dirt) interferes with your front camera, see this support article:--> If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro and/or this one:--> If an alert says Face ID has been disabled on your iPhone or iPad Pro


If, after performing all the steps provided in the above support articles, the issue persists, contact Apple Support directly, using this specific link:--> Apple Support , or make an appointment and have your device inspected at an Apple Store or AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider) among this list:--> Apple - Find Locations - Location Selector. After checking it out, they'll give you all the available options.


Regards

Giulio

Jan 18, 2023 1:21 AM in response to KeithENathan

Did you already force restart your iPhone?

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Your TrueDepth camera is not covered by a case or screen protector?


In case you installed the update using your Wi-Fi, try to reset the phone to factory settings on your computer:

Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to factory settings


Set it up as a new device and see if you can use FaceID.

If this works, restore from the latest backup.


Also check the troubleshooting in this related article:

If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support




Setting up face identification on IPhone 12 Pro

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