How do I fix attention aware issues on my iPhone 16 Pro Max?

I use 16 PM and running with IOS 18.3, i have problem with Attention aware feature (face ID and passcode). My iphone doesn’t lowering the volume of call ring or alarm ring while facing iphone to my face. I did tern off and on this option, restart and turn on off iphone but these don’t help.


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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 12:44 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 4:12 AM

I just noticed that, if iPhone is unlocked and someone calls, attention aware feature works perfectly but iPhone is locked then this feature doesn’t work.

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Feb 12, 2025 7:39 PM in response to sp0011

hi

yesterday i got call from Apple Sr.Technical person and he told me that "WHEN DEVICE IS LOCKED AT THAT TIME ATTENTION AWARE FEATURE NOT WORKING" its strange why apple did this? what is the logic behind that? Its strongly recommended that pl update this bug in next update and this feature may work with lock/unlock device. This is most important feature so we need it. Thanks

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Feb 7, 2025 2:35 AM in response to sp0011

hi

i am using 16pro, after getting updates 18.3 Attention aware feature not working properly. I have done each and everything as advice by Apple advisor and Sr Technical team members and also reset device. I have noticed one thing when my device is in my hand at that time this feature working properly. Can anybody help me on this issue pl.


Thanks

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Feb 7, 2025 1:39 AM in response to lobsterghost1

This solution also doesn’t work. I talked with apple support, he told me that this issue due to new ios update and many more have same issue. He suggested me to factory reset my phone but i don’t do that, I wait for next update no other option.

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Feb 6, 2025 2:34 PM in response to sp0011

sp0011 wrote:

Thanks for sharing solution but this solution also doesn’t work 🙁

OK. Next try a Forced Restart --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (CA)


Follow the direction exactly and on the final step, do NOT release the power button until you see the Apple Logo.


If that doesn't help, then you should schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar and let Apple test your phone.

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Feb 14, 2025 5:15 PM in response to sp0011

I am using 15Pro and after the update the Attention aware feature (face ID and passcode) is not working properly , I raised a complain to apple support but they closed my ticket by saying its a policy update and very soon everyone will face the same issue , but this needs to be fixed its an important feature , my iphone doesn’t lowering the volume of call ring or alarm ring while facing iphone to my face.

All steps done as guided by support including reset setting of phone nothing changed ! Apple need to fix this in the next update .

I posted feedback as well at : Feedback - iPhone - Apple

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How do I fix attention aware issues on my iPhone 16 Pro Max?

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