Do you want to unlock your iPhone 13 mini to use it, but the Face ID is malfunctioning? This will prove to be quite problematic as facial recognition is one of the safest and fastest ways to start using your idle mobile phone. We will then explain to you with this article all the steps to follow to be able to try to make the Face ID functionality operational again.

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If Face ID no longer works on your iPhone 13 mini, turn your mobile phone off then on again

If you observe a malfunction concerning the Face ID of your iPhone 13 mini, turn off then turn on your mobile phone. Next, type your confidential access code then try using Face ID again. Restarting your mobile phone may have fixed your breakdown de facial recognition .

Malfunctioning Face ID: Make sure your iPhone 13 mini is up to date

Check for possible updates in case Face ID is malfunctioning on your mobile phone. So migrate to the latest version of iOS and then test the Face ID functionality again with your iPhone 13 mini.

Is the Face ID feature set up correctly with your iPhone 13 mini?

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

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 13 mini
  • Meeting on Face ID and code
  • Be sure that Face ID is properly configured and that the features with which you want to use it, such as Unlock iPhone for example, are well activated

Are the methods for unlocking your mobile phone optimal?

If you want to use the Face ID feature with your iPhone 13 mini, the brightness from your mobile phone or sufficient and that you find in a sufficiently bright environment so that most of your facial features can be recognized. Likewise, your face or, well discovered to be detected by the camera of your iPhone 13 mini. 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 make sure the camera TrueDepth of your iPhone 13 mini is clear. If dust or debris is there, remove it. If ever a layer of oil or other covers the camera of your iPhone 13 mini, clean the lens with a clean, dry and lint-free towel.

Facial recognition malfunction from your iPhone 13 mini: reset Face ID

It will be possible to reset Face ID with your iPhone 13 mini. It will of course be possible to configure this functionality again afterwards. Here are the steps to follow to reset the Face ID functionality from your iPhone 13 mini:

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 13 mini
  • 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 13 mini:

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 13 mini
  • Select Configure Face ID
  • Reconfigure Face ID functionality from your iPhone 13 mini

Setting up a 2nd skin on your iPhone 13 mini

For' avoid the detection issues of your face by your iPhone 13 mini, we recommend that you add a 2nd appearance. This second appearance will adapt to your changes in physical appearance. Here's how:

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 13 mini
  • Select Configure Face ID
  • Select Configure a 2nd appearance
  • Stand facing your mobile phone then place your face in the frame
  • Gently move your face to complete the circle
  • Select Accessibility options
  • Press Continue
  • Gently move your face so you can complete the circle a second time
  • Select OK

Contact Apple Support and add a 2nd skin to your iPhone 13 mini

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

In the event that you are looking for other solutions on your iPhone 13 mini, we invite you to take a look at the other pages in the category: iPhone 13 mini.