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Does face id not work if the true depth camera is drowned in water?

Does face id not work if the true depth camera is drenched in water? Or rain?

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on May 13, 2023 10:31 PM

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May 13, 2023 10:36 PM in response to mau_ui

mau_ui Said:

"Does face id not work if the true depth camera is drenched in water? Or rain?"

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Downed Apple Watch:

That depends on how long it has been downed. The Apple Watch is not waterproof. So, keep it out of water, the best you can.

  1. Go Here: About Apple Watch Water-Resistance – Apple Support
  2. As ti Reads: "Your Apple Watch is water-resistant, but not waterproof."

May 13, 2023 10:43 PM in response to mau_ui

mau_ui wrote:

Does face id not work if the true depth camera is drenched in water? Or rain?


If the iPhone is sufficiently dunked or is damaged, yes, the TrueDepth camera can fail.


And if it’s been dunked, it’s not considered to be repairable.


Your best remaining option is to direct a breeze of dry air over the iPhone, and maybe it’ll start working again.

Does face id not work if the true depth camera is drowned in water?

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