Do you want to unlock your iPhone 12 Pro Max to be able to use it, but Face ID is a problem? This will prove to be very inconvenient because facial recognition remains one of the safest and fastest ways to start using your laptop in standby. We will then explain to you with this article the steps to follow in order to try to make the Face ID functionality operational again.

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If Face ID no longer works on your iPhone 12 Pro Max, restart your phone

If you notice a malfunction with the Face ID of your iPhone 12 Pro Max, turn off then turn on your mobile phone. Next, type your confidential access code then try using Face ID again. Restarting your laptop may have fixed your problematic de facial recognition .

Problematic Face ID: check that your iPhone 12 Pro Max is up to date

Check for any updates in case Face ID is causing an issue on your phone. Then migrate to the most recent version of iOS and then test the Face ID functionality again on your iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Is the Face ID feature set correctly from your iPhone 12 Pro Max?

First of all, you will need to make sure that the Face ID functionality is correctly configured with your mobile phone. Here is the technique:

  • Appointment in Part Settings of your iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • Meeting on Face ID and code
  • Check that Face ID is correctly configured and that the features you want to use it with, like Unlock iPhone by way of example, are correctly activated

Are the methods for unlocking your mobile phone optimal?

To use the Face ID feature with your iPhone 12 Pro Max, the brightness from your laptop or sufficient and that you find in a fairly bright place so that the majority of your facial features can be recognized. Additionally, your face or, well discovered if you want to be detected by the camera of your iPhone 12 Pro Max. If you wear sunglasses , remove them. Also be careful not to cover your phone's camera with your finger when unlocking.

Is the TrueDepth camera clogged?

Also check that the camera TrueDepth of your iPhone 12 Pro Max is clear. If dust or debris is there, remove it. If ever a layer of grease or the like covers the camera of your iPhone 12 Pro Max, clean the lens with a clean, dry, lint-free towel.

Facial recognition malfunction from your iPhone 12 Pro Max: reset Face ID

It will be possible to reset Face ID with your iPhone 12 Pro Max. It is obviously possible to configure this functionality again later. We will see the steps to follow to be able to reset the Face ID functionality from your iPhone 12 Pro Max:

  • Appointment in Part Settings of your iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • Go to Face ID and code
  • Select reset Face ID

Here are the steps to follow in order to set up the Face ID functionality again on your iPhone 12 Pro Max:

  • Appointment in Part Settings of your iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • Select Configure Face ID
  • Reconfigure Face ID functionality from your iPhone 12 Pro Max

Setting up a 2nd skin on your iPhone 12 Pro Max

For' prevent the detection issues of your face by your iPhone 12 Pro Max, we advise you to add a 2nd appearance. This second appearance will adapt to your physical appearance changes. We will see how to do:

  • Appointment in Part Settings of your iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • Select Configure Face ID
  • Select Configure a 2nd appearance
  • Stand in front of your laptop then place your face in the frame
  • Gently move your face to complete the circle
  • Select Accessibility options
  • Press Continue
  • Gently move your face to complete the circle a second time
  • Select OK

Call Apple Support and add a second skin to your iPhone 12 Pro Max

If your laptop's facial recognition problem persists, you can contact Apple Customer Service to see if it will be possible to have your laptop repaired.

If you ever want other tutorials on your iPhone 12 Pro Max, you can read the tutorials in the category: iPhone 12 Pro Max.