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    Solved! iPhone X: Front cam shows black screen anybody know a fix?

    My rear camera and flashlight work fine just not the front facing cam. I’ve tried resetting the phone/ restarting the phone/ volume up + down + lock button restart. I read online that it could be something about the facial I.d. security preventing the front camera to be enabled. Anybody know or...
  2. viveknayyar007

    How to Disable Face ID In iPhone X

    Face ID provides a secure way to use your iPhone X as it keeps others from intruding into your phone and stealing your personal information from it. That said, it is not recommended to leave your iPhone without securing it either with your Face ID or passcode or both. Even though Apple strongly...
  3. viveknayyar007

    How to Use Face ID with Apps In iPhone X

    Your iPhone X can use your Face ID to authenticate your identity on certain apps. At the time of this writing, not all apps are updated to support Face ID. A few that do support include: ■Progressive ■1Password ■Chase Mobile While setting up a Face ID supported app, you must provide your...
  4. viveknayyar007

    How to Use iPhone X without Face ID

    Even though strongly suggested, using Face ID in your iPhone is optional. There’s no effect on iPhone X’s performance whether you’ve set up Face ID or using the phone without it. However, because Face ID can unlock your iPhone and can even authenticate your identity while making purchases from...
  5. viveknayyar007

    How to Change Your Face ID in iPhone X

    There can be several reasons to change your Face ID. You have grown or shaved your beards, you have done some major changes to your face, or you’re giving away or selling your iPhone X, to name a few. Unfortunately iPhone X doesn’t allow you to change your Face ID straight away. Process is...
  6. viveknayyar007

    What to Do If Face ID Fails in iPhone X

    At times your iPhone X may fail to recognize your face and would not unlock with your Face ID profile. If something like this happens to you, typing your passcode is an alternate method to unlock your device. If you’ve forgotten your passcode, and iPhone X can’t even recognize your face, you’re...
  7. viveknayyar007

    How to Set Up Face ID in iPhone X

    Instead of traditional Touch ID, iPhone X now lets you configure Face ID as your authentication method. When properly set up, Face ID detects your face, and unlocks your iPhone without having you to type any passcode or giving your fingerprint. Not only this, your Face ID can also be used to...