iphone 12 Face ID not working.

My Face ID has been broken since buying this phone from the Apple Store. I have tried everything. nothing is blocking my camera and I have tried resetting my phone and all that is listed on apple support. I’m starting to think this may be a hardware issue but would like to get other points of view before I take it the shop!

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 22, 2025 10:58 AM

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Aug 22, 2025 11:11 AM in response to Cezliua

Cezliua wrote:

My Face ID has been broken since buying this phone from the Apple Store. I have tried everything. nothing is blocking my camera and I have tried resetting my phone and all that is listed on apple support. I’m starting to think this may be a hardware issue but would like to get other points of view before I take it the shop!

If Face ID hasn't worked since you bought the phone from the Apple Store, WHY didn't you take it back when you bought it? iPhone 12 was discontinued by Apple in nearly 2 years ago and your phone is no longer covered by warranty. Apple is not going to give you warranty support at this point.


See this link, but if nothing helps, you'll need to take the phone to your closest Apple Store Genius Bar for evaluation, service options and cost to fix --> If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support


Here is a link to schedule a Genius Bar appointment --> Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple




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