Contact Card Not Available for FaceTime? 5 Easy Fixes

Some iPhone users are reporting that, for certain contacts, they are receiving an error that says, "Contact Card is not available for FaceTime," This article will cover what contact card not available for FaceTime means, and five ways to fix it when the contact card is not available for FaceTime.

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• What Does Contact Card Not Available for FaceTime Mean?
• Update Your iPhone or iPad
• Turn FaceTime Off & On Again
• Offload FaceTime
• Delete the Contact & Re-enter It
• Delete FaceTime & Redownload It
• FAQ

What Does Contact Card Not Available for FaceTime Mean?

Usually, the error message that displays "Contact Card not available for FaceTime" is a glitch connected to the FaceTime app, the network, or the software. In some circumstances, it may mean that the person you are trying to FaceTime has disabled FaceTime or deleted it from their device completely. But it does not mean that that person has blocked you. You will know that you've been blocked on FaceTime because you will receive the message "FaceTime Unavailable."

Update Your iPhone or iPad

One of the easiest ways to fix iPhone glitches in general and the Contact Card not available glitch in particular for FaceTime is to make sure your device is up to date. You can do this on most Apple devices by going into Settings > General > Software update. For a more detailed explanation, learn how to update to the latest OS. 

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Turn FaceTime Off & On Again

The first option to try when the contact card is not available on FaceTime is to turn FaceTime off and then back on again in the Settings app.

1. Open the Settings app.
   
   
2. Tap Apps.
   
   
3. Tap FaceTime.
   
   
4. Toggle FaceTime off. 
   
   
5. Wait a few moments, and then toggle FaceTime back on again. You may be prompted to sign in with your Apple ID.
   
   

FaceTime not working still? Don't worry; we have several more things to try!

Offload FaceTime

By simply offloading the app, you can maintain the data and settings, but the action will delete the app's executable file from your device. This may help clear up any bugs or issues creating the contact card error.

1. Open the Settings app.
   
   
2. Tap General.
   
   
3. Tap iPhone Storage.
   
   
4. Tap FaceTime.
   
   
5. Tap Offload App.
   
   
6. Tap Offload App again to confirm.
   
   
7. Then, tap the app on your Home Screen to download it again.
   
   

If offloading and redownloading the FaceTime app didn't fix the contact card not available for FaceTime error, read on. 

Delete the Contact & Re-enter It

There is a possibility that something glitched or went wrong with the contact itself. Before deleting the contact card and re-entering it, be sure to write down the contact's details so that you do not lose the information.

1. Open the Contacts app on your device.
   
   
2. Tap the contact you want to delete.
   
   
3. Tap Edit.
   
   
4. Scroll down and tap Delete Contact.
   
   
5. Then, in your Contacts list, tap the Add button.
   
   
6. Re-enter your contact's information and tap Done to save.
   
   

Still getting the Contact Card is not available for FaceTime error message? Read on for another fix!

Delete FaceTime & Redownload It

If the contact card is not available for FaceTime error is still popping up, you can try deleting the entire FaceTime app and then reinstalling it from the App Store.

1. Press and hold the FaceTime app on your Home Screen.
   
   
2. Tap Remove App.
   
   
3. Tap Delete App.
   
   
4. Tap Delete again to confirm.
   
   
5. Then, go to the App Store.
   
   
6. Search for FaceTime and tap the Cloud icon to re-download the app.
   
   

And that's how you solve the contact card unavailable glitch in the FaceTime app! Hopefully, one of these options worked for you. Next, learn how to take Live Photos while on a FaceTime call! Good luck, and happy video chatting!

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