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A problem was detected with the TrueDepth camera. Face ID has been disabled.

A problem was detected with the TrueDepth

camera. Face ID has been disabled.

iPhone XS

Posted on May 8, 2023 12:10 PM

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Posted on May 8, 2023 12:12 PM

This document is specific to seeing a 'disabled' Face ID alert, and explains what to do when you see that notice. --> If an alert says Face ID has been disabled on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support


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A problem was detected with the TrueDepth camera. Face ID has been disabled.

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