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face id not working please check

face id not working please check

Posted on Aug 23, 2023 1:52 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2023 3:08 AM

If Face ID isn't working for you, there is most likely something wrong with your TrueDepth camera. First, look at these two articles for help. If that doesn't fix the issue, then make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have your camera issue diagnosed.


If an alert says Face ID has been disabled on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support


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


Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it diagnosed.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Aug 23, 2023 3:08 AM in response to jaskaran140

If Face ID isn't working for you, there is most likely something wrong with your TrueDepth camera. First, look at these two articles for help. If that doesn't fix the issue, then make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have your camera issue diagnosed.


If an alert says Face ID has been disabled on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support


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


Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it diagnosed.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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