Find or restore a missing FaceTime app

If you can’t find the FaceTime app or need to restore it on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, learn what to do.

  1. Make sure that your device supports FaceTime. FaceTime isn’t available or might not appear on some iPhones and iPads purchased or used in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates, including Dubai.However, with iOS 11.3 or later, FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in Saudi Arabia. And with iOS 12.4 or later, FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in Pakistan.

  2. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and make sure that FaceTime and Camera are turned on. If you have Screen Time turned on for your Camera, you won't be able to use FaceTime.

  3. Search for the FaceTime app in Spotlight or using Siri. If you or someone else removed the FaceTime app, you might need to restore it.

  4. Update your device to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

If you still can’t find the FaceTime app, back up your device using your computer or iCloud, then restore your device. After you restore your device, set it up by selecting your region and language. Then restore the data using your computer.

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