Face ID set up greyed out on my iPhone XS Max after iOS 18.4.1 update

After updating my Iphone X to 18.4.1, my face Id is not working. I tried reseting face ID but then the set up face ID was greyed out. I tried the troubleshooting steps advised on the web but nothing worked. I reset the settings, then a message appeared problem with face Id… what should I do?



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iPhone XS Max

Posted on May 7, 2025 05:52 AM

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May 7, 2025 05:56 AM in response to charrific09

Follow these steps, testing after each step:



If that didn’t work, then it could be a hardware issue.


According to Apple:

Using diagnostics available in iOS 14.6 or later, Apple has detected an issue with your TrueDepth camera that might cause it to not function as expected. The TrueDepth camera contains lasers, which might be disabled for safety reasons if the device malfunctions or is damaged. This won't prevent you from using your iPhone or iPad, but until your iPhone or iPad is updated or serviced, you might not be able to use Face ID, Animoji, Memoji, and some other features that use the front camera.


As a result, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Repair Request.



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧



Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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