Why doesn't my iPod touch (5th Gen) have FaceTime?
I bought my iPod touch (5th Gen) and there is no FaceTime icon on the home screen. I tried checking it in Settings but it's not there. How do I find FaceTime?
You should at least see a FaceTime icon in Settings:
If you don't, FaceTime may not available in your country. According to Wikipedia and Apple these countries don't support FaceTime:
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Pakistan
If that's not your case, please check this document. It explains what to do to troubleshoot a missing FaceTime app. This is the relevant section:
Note that FaceTime may not be available on devices purchased or used in certain countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
In Settings > General > Restrictions, verify FaceTime and Camera are On. Disabling Camera also disables FaceTime.
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Update to the latest version of iOS. Restore your device:
- Back up your device to iCloud or iTunes.
- Tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Note: This will erase all user data from your device.
- When complete, configure your device by selecting your region and language and then restore your data using the iCloud or iTunes backup. Note: When setting up and restoring a backup from iTunes, ensure that your computer's language, country, and date and time are set correctly.
If you still cannot locate the FaceTime app, try turning it on at Settings > FaceTime.