After last upgrade to 18.3.2 facial ID does NOT work.

Cannot set up face ID now either, as it won't go past setting face by

moving head in a circle slowly 360° around. Nothing happens and there

isn't anything to make the phone advance to next step. So I've lost

face ID and have to use my access code to get into my phone. And I have

to use that code if phone is inactive for a few seconds. This is

running me nuts.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 19, 2025 11:54 AM

Reply
1 reply
Sort By: 

Mar 19, 2025 12:03 PM in response to LilFeller

Follow these steps, testing after each step:



If that didn’t work, then it could be a hardware issue.


According to Apple:

Using diagnostics available in iOS 14.6 or later, Apple has detected an issue with your TrueDepth camera that might cause it to not function as expected. The TrueDepth camera contains lasers, which might be disabled for safety reasons if the device malfunctions or is damaged. This won't prevent you from using your iPhone or iPad, but until your iPhone or iPad is updated or serviced, you might not be able to use Face ID, Animoji, Memoji, and some other features that use the front camera.


As a result, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Repair Request.



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧



Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Reply

After last upgrade to 18.3.2 facial ID does NOT work.

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.