iOS 15.7.1 Release Candidate Breaking Face ID for Some iPhone Users

[MacRumors]

The iOS 15.7.1 Release Candidate made available earlier this week appears to prevent Face ID from working on at least some iPhones, according to user reports across Reddit and Twitter. Affected devices include iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro models at a minimum, but it is quite possible that other models are impacted too.

Affected users who attempt to reset Face ID on their iPhone receive a "Face ID Is Not Available" error, resulting in facial recognition being completely broken. It is unclear what the cause of the issue is or whether Apple is aware of the problem. We have reached out to Apple for comment on the matter and will update this story if we hear back.

Release Candidates usually end up being identical to the final release for iOS updates, but it's possible that Apple could release a new Release Candidate with a fix ahead of iOS 15.7.1's expected release to the public next week.

Some users are not interested in updating to iOS 16, so it is important that Apple addresses this issue in iOS 15.7.1. There are also some devices that are compatible with iOS 15 but not iOS 16, including the iPhone 6s, iPhone‌ 6s Plus, first-generation iPhone SE, seventh-generation iPod touch, ‌iPhone‌ 7, and ‌iPhone‌ 7 Plus.

(Thanks, @AppleSWUpdates!)

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[sw1tcher]

That's because Touch ID > Face ID

 

[rjohnstone]

Kwality Kontrol at it's finest.

 

[contacos]

I had no idea there was even a 15.7.1 beta 🤯

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Oh man, at least the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max is not affected. It's best to upgrade to iOS 16. There is a reason why apple tells the consumers to update your device to the latest software.

 

[beerseagulls]

That's because Touch ID > Face ID

agreed... I still have to wear N95 respirators all day long for work and business travel... while my iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro Max are okay with my face being covered, I still think Touch ID is much easier. My spare phone(Android) has the fingerprint reader on the power button on the right side and it's so much easier in some ways.

 

[Hurda]

"Release Candidates" ain't what they used to be.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

"Release Candidates" ain't what they used to be.

I honestly miss the “Golden Master” era.

 

[sorgo †]

See, iOS 16 isn’t the only one with problems!

 

[tonmischa]

"Nudging" customers to iOS 16 by "accidentally" breaking FaceID in iOS 15.

 

[sw1tcher]

Oh man, at least the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max is not affected.

Give Apple some time. 🤣

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

See, iOS 16 isn’t the only one with problems!

We need to find someone who we can blame. Who is the culprit behind all this 😝?

 

[t0rqx]

Calling it now: Next bug coming Monday: iCloud Shared Library giving access to random people’s shared albums.

Classic timing just when the iPhone 12/13 standard warranties run out forcing upgrades to iPhone 14.

 

[GMShadow]

I don't have Touch ID or Face ID on my iPod Touch, so I guess I don't have any worries.

 

[WaffleBoi_15]

The solution: update to iOS 16.

 

[mystery hill]

I don't have Touch ID or Face ID on my iPod Touch, so I guess I don't have any worries.

“iOS 15.7.2 Release Candidate Breaking WiFi for some iPod Touch Users.”

 

[Rychiar]

Well 16 broke Siri. I can’t even tell my gps where to take me now

 

[Porco]

Apple will arguably have to take a good hard look at themselves in order to fix this.

 

[jezbd1997]

Oh man, at least the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max is not affected. It's best to upgrade to iOS 16. There is a reason why apple tells the consumers to update your device to the latest software.

got nothing to do with it. they broke something in an update that’s only purpose was security/bug fixes.
i am staying on ios 15 until i can be sure 16 is stable. it’s been nothing but horrible from what i’ve heard from most people

 

[antiprotest]

People often use the "it's beta" excuse but Apple keeps breaking things seemingly unrelated to new releases.

 

[OhMyMy]

Oh man, at least the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max is not affected. It's best to upgrade to iOS 16. There is a reason why apple tells the consumers to update your device to the latest software.

You do realize iOS 15.7.1 is more polished and bug free than iOS 16 right?

 

[TheDailyApple]

got nothing to do with it. they broke something in an update that’s only purpose was security/bug fixes.
i am staying on ios 15 until i can be sure 16 is stable. it’s been nothing but horrible from what i’ve heard from most people

Most of the bugs I’ve heard about affect iPhone 14 models, which ship with iOS 16. It’s been remarkably stable on my 12 mini. More stable than any iOS I’ve used since 12, in fact.

If all the issues people discuss are more than just iPhone 14 issue + the typical minority with bugs posting while those without problems have no reason to post, then I guess that means I really lucked out.

 

[Misos]

Not like iOS 16 is any better. Full of bugs and constant stutter in games like Genshin. Even on iOS 16.1 RC.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

You do realize iOS 15.7.1 is more polished and bug free than iOS 16 right?

It may be but not when it comes to security and malicious attacks.

 

[varsity]

::Siri:: Hello peasant. You've been randomly selected for your phone to stop working outside of warranty. For full access to all of the iOS features you are required to purchase a New iPhone.