How to Fix Face ID Not Working on iPhone After iOS 26 Update
HardReset.InfoSeptember 17, 20251 min665 views
4 connections·4 entities in this video→Troubleshooting Face ID Issues on iOS 26
- 💡 Many users experience Face ID problems like lag or complete failure after updating to iOS 26.
- ⚠️ This guide provides steps to resolve Face ID not working on iPhone 12.
Resetting and Setting Up Face ID
- ⚙️ To begin, navigate to Settings on your iPhone.
- 🔒 Select Face ID & Passcode, then enter your passcode.
- 🗑️ Scroll down and tap on Reset Face ID to clear the existing data.
- ✨ After resetting, proceed to Set Up Face ID again to reconfigure the facial recognition.
Ensuring Optimal Performance
- 🧼 It's crucial to ensure both your screen and front camera are clean for accurate Face ID detection.
When Face ID Still Fails
- ⏳ If Face ID continues to malfunction after resetting and re-setup, the issue may require an Apple software fix.
- 🍎 In such cases, it's often best to wait for a future iOS update from Apple to address the bug.
- ✅ For some users, simply resetting and re-setting up Face ID resolved the problem.
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