facetime immediately states facetime failed
MacBook Trying to use Facetime (which used to work) but now I immediately get the message "facetime failed".
Mac OS X 10.6.8
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8), FACETIME FAILURE
MacBook Trying to use Facetime (which used to work) but now I immediately get the message "facetime failed".
Mac OS X 10.6.8
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8), FACETIME FAILURE
Hello Chubie,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like the FaceTime app on your computer is failing at launch.
I would start by checking out these steps from the article named FaceTime for Mac: Troubleshooting FaceTime found here http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4185.
If you encounter issues making or receiving FaceTime calls, try the following:
- Verify that FaceTime is enabled in FaceTime > Preferences.
If the issue persists, or if you see the message "Waiting for Activation", try toggling FaceTime off and then on.
- Verify that the Date, Time, and Time Zone are set correctly:
- From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences > Date & Time > Date & Time.
- Enable "Set Automatically".
- Click the Time Zone tab and confirm the closest city is correct.
- Verify that both parties are connected to an active broadband Internet connection.
- See Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a cable modem, DSL, or LAN Internet connection.
- Consult Using FaceTime behind a firewallfor necessary ports to open in firewalls, security software and routers.
- If you encounter issues using a Wi-Fi network, use standard Wi-Fi network troubleshooting to resolve interference and other issues.
- Verify the phone number or email address being used is the correct one activated for FaceTime.
You can verify that you are using a valid Apple ID at appleid.apple.com. You can also create an Apple ID or reset your password from this website.
- Verify that both parties have installed the latest software updates for their Mac and/or device. See:
Cheers,
Sterling
facetime immediately states facetime failed