Hi, I have a M1 iPad Pro 12.9" on my desk. Under the same condition, most of the time (let's say 75% of the time) it failed to identify me and asked me to enter the password. For example, it fails now and I enter the password to login. Then, I put it back on my desk and pick it up again. It recognizes me and logins automatically. Then, I put it back on my desk and pick it up. It fails to recognize me again. How come? Is there a way to improve its ability to ID me?
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iPad Pro Why Face ID fails most of the time?
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could try wearing someone else's face?
It's not failed for me yet; are you attempting to use it at an extreme angle?
Probably because of the angle on your desk.
I got a 13 Mini a few months ago, coming from an SE1 with Touch ID, and I hate Face ID. It hardly ever works when I lay it flat on my work desk.
Oh,okay. The beginning sounds like the OP is picking up the iPad to put in a password after FaceTime failed, then putting it back on the desk, only to next time, have it work sometimes.
My experience, it does a pretty good job at working if I am holding it up towards my face. Just not too well if the iPhone is laying on a flat surface.
I'd try re-setting up FaceID. It's either that or faulty hardware as FaceID is very accurate.
same here.. I have a 13 pro, coming for 6s .. half the time I have to enter the password even if in front of my face. I hate it. Touch ID was so much better.
Yes, it could not recognize me most of the time even I picked it up. I will set up Face ID again and try.
If the iPad is on its keyboard stand, everything works great! The issues however come whenever it is laying around on my desks (like you would position a book or a notebook) or if I am holding it in my bed. I have to be very deliberate so that Face ID would work. It is annoying. Touch ID for me works better and has better success rate. And I do not need to think about it.
Maybe try doing the setup again? I put my iPad on a stand next to me on my desk and it almost never fails to unlock. Same when I'm standing looking at the iPad on a stand on the kitchen counter.
Sounds like it doesn't matter -
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ts-if-the-setup-is-done-in-good-light.2268812
And this may help -
Probably because of the angle on your desk. This is because they work my observing different aspects of your finger and converting it into code.
When your iPhone's face recognition isn't working, use a soft and dry cloth to wipe the top part of the device to ensure the Face ID sensor is clean. Usually, when you hold the phone on the ear for too long, body oils and dirt may stick to it, causing Face ID to fail or perform poorly.
This might be it - perhaps you’re (OP) inadvertently blocking the camera with your hand? Jus’ a thought - -