"Algorithm Failure Detected" error on Apple Vision Pro
I keep getting an error algorithm failure detected while using the Apple Vision Pro. I was outside sitting using photos and music on a sunny day.
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I keep getting an error algorithm failure detected while using the Apple Vision Pro. I was outside sitting using photos and music on a sunny day.
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Hello, Scott. Thank you for coming to Apple Communities!
The error, "Algorithm Failure Detected," usually appears in low-light/high brightness or in conditions where a sensor is blocked.
To fix this issue, try cleaning the front of the Vision Pro with the microfiber cloth included with you Vision Pro.
If that doesn't work, use a light soap and water with a soft towel that won't scratch the front display glass, and lightly clean it to get anything off of the sensors.
Or, try going into a room with good lighting, not too much, not too little, and see if the error pops-up on screen again.
If the issue persists, please contact Apple Support.
Best of luck!
Hello, Scott. Thank you for coming to Apple Communities!
The error, "Algorithm Failure Detected," usually appears in low-light/high brightness or in conditions where a sensor is blocked.
To fix this issue, try cleaning the front of the Vision Pro with the microfiber cloth included with you Vision Pro.
If that doesn't work, use a light soap and water with a soft towel that won't scratch the front display glass, and lightly clean it to get anything off of the sensors.
Or, try going into a room with good lighting, not too much, not too little, and see if the error pops-up on screen again.
If the issue persists, please contact Apple Support.
Best of luck!
"Algorithm Failure Detected" error on Apple Vision Pro