Face ID not working on my iPhone 16 after iOS 18.2.1 update

I had update ios 18.2.1 and then Face ID not working. I have tried to reset Face ID and so existing Face ID erased. After this I tried to setup Face ID newly, but am getting ‘FaceID is not available Try setting up Face ID later’


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iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 7, 2025 1:09 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2025 5:22 PM

Folks, had the same FaceID issue after the iOs 18.2.1 update and searched for this and came across a youtube video about what to do after the iOs 18 update and the guy suggested rebooting the phone by quicly pressing the vol up, then the vol down keys and then pressing and holding down the side button until the phone turned off to reset the phone. You need to press in sequence quickly. Well...it worked Face ID is back! I was very sceptical but here I am letting you know to give it a try. It is a definite software issue!

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Mar 19, 2025 10:16 AM in response to RK-16

I am experiencing that same problem. I have an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I have tried deleted my face and adding it again now it says not available

I contacted Apple. He said it’s a hardware issue. I need to go to the store which is almost 2 hours away. To say I’m mad is putting it mildly I speak money for the AppleCare and I feel like it was a waste

seriously, thinking of going back to android

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