What if the message about the “problem with the TrueDepth camera” does not appear and it just says that there is an issue, what can I do without having my phone serviced at an Apple Store?

My Face ID was disabled and the only message I am getting is “something went wrong with your Face ID please go to settings” and when going to settings and following the steps to find the problem there is no information on why it is not working. My iPhone is updated to the latest iOS and I powered it all the way off then back on but the problem is still occurring.

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 4:46 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 6:14 AM

The link on top of this page which you had visited, before posting this question here, is shown under the "Related Article” that may have given you an answer.


You need to mention which part of the article was not clear to you.



If you still need help, reset your 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.


If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro



Parts and service history

With iPhone 12 models and later using iOS 15.2 and later, you can go to Settings > General > About to see the parts and service history of your iPhone and you can see if the camera has been replaced. If the repair was done using genuine Apple parts and processes, you will see "Genuine Apple Part" next to Camera.

 



  • You will see an Unknown Part  message if the camera installation is incomplete or if the camera:
  • Was replaced with a nongenuine camera
  • Was already used or installed in another iPhone
  • Isn't functioning as expected

This message doesn't affect your ability to use your iPhone or access your camera.

Learn more about iPhone parts and service history.



Get a Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Contact Genius Bar.

Manage Reservations - My Reservations - Apple


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Sep 9, 2023 6:14 AM in response to jhenna83

The link on top of this page which you had visited, before posting this question here, is shown under the "Related Article” that may have given you an answer.


You need to mention which part of the article was not clear to you.



If you still need help, reset your 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.


If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro



Parts and service history

With iPhone 12 models and later using iOS 15.2 and later, you can go to Settings > General > About to see the parts and service history of your iPhone and you can see if the camera has been replaced. If the repair was done using genuine Apple parts and processes, you will see "Genuine Apple Part" next to Camera.

 



  • You will see an Unknown Part  message if the camera installation is incomplete or if the camera:
  • Was replaced with a nongenuine camera
  • Was already used or installed in another iPhone
  • Isn't functioning as expected

This message doesn't affect your ability to use your iPhone or access your camera.

Learn more about iPhone parts and service history.



Get a Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Contact Genius Bar.

Manage Reservations - My Reservations - Apple


What if the message about the “problem with the TrueDepth camera” does not appear and it just says that there is an issue, what can I do without having my phone serviced at an Apple Store?

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