using facetime

Hello Pratik R. Bhatt,

The resource below provides some steps to try if you are not able to make FaceTime calls.

If you can't make or receive FaceTime calls - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3367

If you can't make or receive FaceTime calls

This article outlines the basic troubleshooting steps to resolve FaceTime usage issues.

If you encounter issues making or receiving FaceTime calls, follow these steps:

1. Update both devices (your device and your friend's device) to the latest version of iOS.
   If you started to have issues making or receiving FaceTime calls after April 16, 2014, you or your friend may have an expired device certificate. Updating both devices will resolve this issue.
2. Verify that FaceTime is enabled in Settings > FaceTime.
   • If the issue persists or if you see the message "Waiting for Activation," turn FaceTime off and then on again. Learn what to do if you can't activate FaceTime.
   • If you don't see the FaceTime setting, make sure that Camera and FaceTime aren't disabled in Settings > General > Restrictions.
3. Verify that the date and time are set correctly: Tap Settings > General > Date & Time and turn on Set Automatically.
4. Verify that both parties have an active Internet connection and are connected to a Wi-Fi network or a cellular data connection.
5. Verify push functionality using Mail or other applications that use this feature. FaceTime uses push notifications to send and receive invitations.
6. Make sure that you have the correct phone number or email address.
7. Restart your device.
8. If using FaceTime over a Wi-Fi network, go to the steps to resolve Wi-Fi network issues.

Find a missing FaceTime app

If you can't use FaceTime or find the FaceTime app, follow these steps. FaceTime might not be available, or might become unavailable, on devices purchased or used in certain countries, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. Check your device's region of purchase for more information.

1. In Settings > General > Restrictions, make sure FaceTime and Camera are on. Disabling Camera also disables FaceTime.
2. Update to the latest version of iOS.
3. Restore your device:
   1. Back up your device to iCloud or iTunes.
   2. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
      This will erase all user data from your device.
   3. When complete, set up your device by selecting your region and language, then restore your data using the iCloud or iTunes backup.
      When you set up and restore a backup from iTunes, make sure that your computer's language, country, date, and time are set correctly.
   4. If you still can't find the FaceTime app, see if you can go to Settings > FaceTime. If Settings > FaceTime is present, try using the Spotlight Search to find the FaceTime app.

More information about using FaceTime and resolving issues

Learn how to use FaceTime. FaceTime over cellular data isn't available with iPhone 4 or iPad 2. FaceTime audio calling isn't available with iPod touch (4th generation).

Learn how to resolve issues with FaceTime for Mac.

Wi-Fi network issues

• Make sure that your Wi-Fi network is set up using the recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points.
• If you encounter issues using a Wi-Fi network, use standard Wi-Fi network troubleshooting to resolve interference and other issues.
• If you're using router, firewall, or security software that restricts Internet access, make sure that the ports documented in Using FaceTime behind a Firewall are open.
• FaceTime requires a broadband connection. Performance might vary according to network throughput and usage.

FaceTime and voice calls

• When you switch from a voice call to a FaceTime call, the voice call ends. You can't switch from a FaceTime call to a voice call.
• FaceTime doesn't support call forwarding. If you forward your phone number to another phone, iPhone will continue to receive FaceTime calls.

FaceTime and audio calls

• When you switch from an audio FaceTime call to a video FaceTime call, the audio FaceTime call ends. You can't switch from a FaceTime video call to a FaceTime audio call.
• FaceTime doesn't support call forwarding. If you forward your phone number to another phone, iPhone will continue to receive FaceTime calls.
• FaceTime audio calling might not be available with devices purchased or used in China.

FaceTime over Cellular

• Find out if your carrier supports FaceTime over cellular.
• To enable FaceTime over Cellular, tap Settings > Cellular, then turn Use Cellular Data on for FaceTime.
• If you make changes to your account, you might need to restart your device for the account change to be picked up.

Last Modified: Jan 29, 2015

Cheers,

Judy