You want to unlock your iPhone 12 Pro to be able to use it, but the Face ID is missing? This will prove to be very inconvenient as face recognition is one of the most secure and fastest ways to start using your idle mobile phone. You will then see with this article all the steps to follow to then try to make the Face ID function operational again.

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

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

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

Check for any updates in the event that Face ID is missing on your mobile phone. So migrate to the most recent version of iOS and then try the Face ID function on your iPhone 12 Pro again.

Is the Face ID function well configured with your iPhone 12 Pro?

First, 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

  • Go to Face ID and code

  • Check that Face ID is correctly configured and that all the functions you want to use it with, like Unlock iPhone for example, are correctly activated

Are the conditions for unlocking your mobile phone optimal?

If you want to use the Face ID function with your iPhone 12 Pro, the brightness from your mobile phone or sufficient and that you find in a fairly bright place so that most of your facial features can be recognized. Likewise, your face or, well discovered so that it can be detected by the camera of your iPhone 12 Pro. If you wear sunglasses , remove them. Also be careful not to cover the camera of your mobile phone with your finger when unlocking.

Is the TrueDepth camera clogged?

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

Face Recognition Difficulties on Your iPhone 12 Pro: Reset Face ID

It is possible to reset Face ID with your iPhone 12 Pro. It will of course be possible to configure this function again later. We will see the steps to follow to reset the Face ID function on your iPhone 12 Pro:

  • Appointment in Part Settings of your iPhone 12 Pro

  • Visit Face ID and code

  • Press reset Face ID

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

  • Appointment in Part Settings of your iPhone 12 Pro

  • Press Configure Face ID

  • Reconfigure the Face ID functionality on your iPhone 12 Pro

Setting up a new look on your iPhone 12 Pro

For' avoid the detection issues of your face by your iPhone 12 Pro, we advise you to add a new appearance. This second appearance will adapt to your physical appearance changes. We will see how to go about it:

  • Appointment in Part Settings of your iPhone 12 Pro

  • Press Configure Face ID

  • Press Configure a new appearance

  • Stand facing your mobile phone then place your face in the frame

  • Slowly move your face to complete the circle

  • Press Accessibility options

  • Press Continue

  • Slowly move your face and then complete the circle a second time

  • Press OK

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

If your mobile phone's facial recognition failure persists, you can contact Apple after-sales service to see if it is possible to have your mobile phone repaired.

If you are ever looking for other tutorials on your iPhone 12 Pro, we invite you to take a look at the tutorials in the category: iPhone 12 Pro.