Why Face ID just keeps saying set up later

It won’t let me set it up it keeps saying try again later

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 11:51 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 10:22 AM

Hi Chloetb,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


We understand that Face ID isn't working. Make sure that you're running the latest software version for your iPhone model to ensure the most recent performance fixes are installed. Check that there isn't anything such as a case or attachment that could be covering your camera and the phone is less than 20 inches from your face. Restart your iPhone to refresh running processes and reset the Face ID.


Reset Face ID

If you still need help, reset Face ID, then set it up again. Go to Settings, tap Face ID & Passcode, then tap Reset Face ID. Next tap Set up Face ID to set it up again.

You can find these and additonal steps in If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support.


Regards.


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Sep 1, 2023 10:22 AM in response to Chloetb

Hi Chloetb,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


We understand that Face ID isn't working. Make sure that you're running the latest software version for your iPhone model to ensure the most recent performance fixes are installed. Check that there isn't anything such as a case or attachment that could be covering your camera and the phone is less than 20 inches from your face. Restart your iPhone to refresh running processes and reset the Face ID.


Reset Face ID

If you still need help, reset Face ID, then set it up again. Go to Settings, tap Face ID & Passcode, then tap Reset Face ID. Next tap Set up Face ID to set it up again.

You can find these and additonal steps in If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support.


Regards.


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