Do you want to unlock your iPhone 14 Pro Max so that you can use it, but the Face ID is malfunctioning? This will prove to be very inconvenient because facial recognition remains one of the most secure and fastest ways to start using your smartphone in standby. You will then see in this article the steps to follow in order to try to make the Face ID function operational again.

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If Face ID no longer works on your iPhone 14 Pro Max, restart your smartphone

If you notice a bug concerning the Face ID of your iPhone 14 Pro Max, turn off then turn on your smartphone. Next, type your confidential access code then try using Face ID again. Restarting your smartphone may have solved your problematic de facial recognition .

Face ID malfunctioning: check that your iPhone 14 Pro Max is up to date

Check for possible updates in case Face ID is not working on your smartphone. So migrate to the latest version of iOS and then test the Face ID function again with your iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Is the Face ID function correctly configured on your iPhone 14 Pro Max?

First, you will need to make sure that the Face ID functionality is properly configured on your smartphone. Here's how:

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Meeting on Face ID and code
  • Be sure that Face ID is properly configured and that all of the functions you want to use it with, like Unlock iPhone by way of example, are correctly activated

Are the conditions for unlocking your smartphone optimal?

To use the Face ID function on your iPhone 14 Pro Max, the brightness from your smartphone either sufficient and that you find in a sufficiently bright place so that most of your facial features can be recognized. Furthermore, your face or, well discovered to be detected by the camera of your iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you wear sunglasses , remove them. Also be careful not to cover the camera of your smartphone with your finger when unlocking.

Is the TrueDepth camera clogged?

Also make sure the camera TrueDepth of your iPhone 14 Pro Max is clear. If dust or debris is there, remove it. If ever a layer of oil or the like covers the camera of your iPhone 14 Pro Max, clean the lens with a clean, dry, lint-free towel.

Facial recognition malfunction from your iPhone 14 Pro Max: reset Face ID

It will be possible to reset Face ID from your iPhone 14 Pro Max. It is of course possible to configure this function again later. We will see the steps to follow in order to reset the Face ID function on your iPhone 14 Pro Max:

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Go to Face ID and code
  • Press reset Face ID

Here are the steps to follow in order to set up the Face ID function again on your iPhone 14 Pro Max:

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Press Configure Face ID
  • Reconfigure the Face ID functionality on your iPhone 14 Pro Max

Setting up a new look on your iPhone 14 Pro Max

For' avoid the detection difficulties of your face by your iPhone 14 Pro Max, we advise you to add a new appearance. This second appearance will adapt to your physical appearance changes. We will see how to do it:

  • Open the game Settings of your iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Press Configure Face ID
  • Press Configure a new appearance
  • Stand facing your smartphone then place your face in the frame
  • Slowly move your face so you can complete the circle
  • Press Accessibility options
  • Press Continue
  • Slowly move your face to complete the circle again
  • Press OK

Contact Apple Support and add another skin to your iPhone 14 Pro Max

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

If you are ever looking for other tutorials on your iPhone 14 Pro Max, we invite you to consult the other articles in the category: iPhone 14 Pro Max.