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unable to use face id

face id

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Without any additional information on what happens when you try, I could only recommend scheduling an appointment with Apple for diagnostics to be performed. Any failure in the front facing camera module including the True Depth camera or IR blaster will result in a message that says it cannot be used.

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


In other cases, which I am not sure this is what you are referring to, a Passcode will be required instead of using Face ID. For example, restarting the phone will prompt for a Passcode instead of Face ID.


unable to use face id