Why isn’t my iPhone Photos app finding new faces?

Photos app doesn’t suggest new faces found on photos and eternally loads suggesting to leave my iPhone charging at night. However it recognises faces if open it and press i. The problem remains after 2year using iPhone, what I am doing wrong?

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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 1, 2025 08:21 AM

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Apr 2, 2025 08:46 AM in response to 2x2is4

Have you tried a forced restart?

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

This is different from a simple Power Off. For me, the logo appears way after the Power Off notice.

I'm not at all sure that this will get you more Face IDs, but it can't hurt. If it helps with faces, it will be days before you see it.

And yes, lock your phone and plug it in at night. I'm not sure, but I would use the power port rather the MagSafe.

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