You want to unlock your iPhone 8 to be able to use it, but the Face ID is malfunctioning? This will prove to be very annoying because face recognition is one of the safest and fastest ways to start using your phone on standby. You will then discover with this article all the steps to follow to be able to try to make the Face ID function operational again.

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If Face ID no longer activates on your iPhone 8, turn your phone off and then on again

If you notice a bug with your iPhone 8's Face ID, turn your phone off and then on again. Next, type your confidential access code then try using Face ID again. Restarting your phone may have fixed your problematic de facial recognition .

Face ID malfunctioning: check that your iPhone 8 is up to date

Check for any updates in case Face ID is not working on your phone. Then upgrade to the most recent version of iOS and then try the Face ID function on your iPhone 8 again.

Is the Face ID function correctly configured on your iPhone 8?

First and foremost, you'll need to make sure Face ID is set up correctly with your phone. Here's how:

  • Go to the game Settings of your iPhone 8

  • You have to go on Face ID and code

  • Be sure that Face ID is correctly configured and that all the features with which you want to use it, such as Unlock iPhone for example, are fine activated

Are the ways to unlock your phone optimal?

To use the Face ID function with your iPhone 8, it will be necessary that the brightness from your phone either sufficient and that you find in a sufficiently bright place so that the majority of your facial features can be recognized. Furthermore, your face or, well discovered so that it can be detected by the camera of your iPhone 8. 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 make sure the camera TrueDepth of your iPhone 8 is clear. If dirt or debris is there, remove it. If ever a layer of oil or other covers the camera of your iPhone 8, clean the lens with a clean, dry and lint-free towel.

Face Recognition Difficulties With Your iPhone 8: Reset Face ID

It will be possible to reset Face ID from your iPhone 8. It is of course possible to configure this function again afterwards. We are going to discover the steps to follow to reset the Face ID function on your iPhone 8:

  • Go to the game Settings of your iPhone 8

  • Go to Face ID and code

  • Press reset Face ID

Here is the procedure to follow in order to configure the Face ID function again on your iPhone 8:

  • Go to the game Settings of your iPhone 8

  • Press Configure Face ID

  • Reconfigure Face ID functionality on your iPhone 8

Setting up a new look on your iPhone 8

For' avoid the detection issues of your face by your iPhone 8, we recommend that you add a new appearance. This second appearance will adapt to your physical appearance changes. We'll find out how to do it:

  • Go to the game Settings of your iPhone 8

  • Press Configure Face ID

  • Press Configure a new appearance

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

  • Gently move your face to complete the circle

  • Press Accessibility options

  • Press Continue

  • Gently move your face so you can complete the circle a second time

  • Press OK

Contact Apple Support and add a second skin to your iPhone 8

If your phone's facial recognition problem persists, do not hesitate to contact Apple Customer Service to see if it is possible to have your phone repaired.

If you are looking for other solutions on your iPhone 8, we invite you to browse the tutorials in the category: iPhone 8.