FaceTime icon Missing on iPhone XR, 12, 11 Pro Max, XS Max, X, 8, 7, 6S Plus or iPad: Here’s Fix

Last Updated on Jun 28, 2021

The FaceTime icon missing or the FaceTime option not available in settings iPhone, iPad. The main reason is to be restrictions. It’s a privacy-protected feature of the iOS device where iOS users can block specific items, hide apps on the home screen, online constraint websites and stop many features for his/her matter.

Almost daily, we’re using Facetime and iMessage on iPhone than other apps after Whatsapp and Facebook. So without these, both apps iPhone seems a dead device. So think more If the FaceTime app icon is not showing up on your iPhone at that time, you might experiencing discomfort cause you can’t-do Facetime audio or video calls. So still, if you pass from this issue mean FaceTime option not available on settings iPhone (latest iOS) then you must try the below-given clues.

Try and Fix problems on your iPhone 11 Pro Max, XR, XS Max, XS, iPhone 8 (Plus), iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6 (Plus), iPhone 5S/5.

Alternatives to fix FaceTime option not available in settings iPhone, iPad

Solution 1. FaceTime app may be under restrictions

• Step 1. Open Settings app (look like Gear icon) iPhone home screen
• Step 2. Navigate General
• Step 3. Scroll down the screen and tap on Restrictions

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iOS 12 or Later Update:

Restriction settings are moved: Where is the Restriction Settings on iOS 12 or later? Settings app > Tap Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed apps > Find Face Time Restriction on iOS Device.

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• Step 4. You’ll ask to enter restrictions passcode; enter it and go next
• [Forget restrictions passcode: learn how to reset]
• Step 5. Now make sure Facetime and Camera app option are ON under Allow label
• Step 6. If turned off then turn FaceTime & Camera ON.

You’re done!

Hope, now FaceTime option will be available in Settings iPhone. If not appear then follow the next solution.

Solution 2. Make Sure your iOS Device supports FaceTime

FaceTime app is might not available, or that might not appear on devices purchased or used in Pakistan, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Saudi Arabia.

If above both ways are correct, and you appear the same error then you should update your device to the latest version of iOS.

Video to get the Missing Facetime icon back on your iPhone,iPad or iPod Touch

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