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Why am I not able to reset my Face ID?

Why am I not able to reset my faceid? I keep getting an error message of lit phone a little lower, lift phone a little higher, & bring your face into view. Can someone please help me with this?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 4:01 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2023 5:19 AM

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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Feb 1, 2023 5:19 AM in response to nikopunkin19

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. 🔧

Feb 1, 2023 6:57 AM in response to nikopunkin19

Hello ~ Have you worked through the excellent article you came from? If so what message are you getting? If you have worked through all of the information in the article and still have issues then you may need to have your iPhone checked out. Take a look here for further assistance…


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


iPhone Repair & Service - Apple Support


Post back if needed. I hope this helps.


~Katana-San~



Why am I not able to reset my Face ID?

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