What To Do If Your iPhone Camera, Flash Aren’t Working

Smartphones have become a convenient way to capture any moment of our lives. Be it mundane or unique moments, smartphones have become a handy tool to freeze those moments forever. 

However, smartphones can at times show camera or flash-related issues which could be frustrating to users. In this article, we will guide you on what to do if an iPhone camera or flash is not working. 

To begin with, let us examine reasons as to why an iPhone camera might not be working. 

Causes of an iPhone Camera Not Working

There are several potential causes for the malfunctioning of an iPhone camera. It could be the following:

• There’s a software conflict
• The OS needs an updating
• The camera (or part of the camera system) is broken

What to do if the camera or flash on your iPhone aren’t working

If your photos are blurry or the camera screen is black, here’s what to do.

Remove any cases, accessories or films and test

1. Remove any cases, accessories or films that place a magnet near the camera or that may be blocking the camera or flash.
2. Test the camera by trying to take a photo.
3. Test the LED flash:
   1. Try the torch in the Control Centre on your iPhone. On an iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top right-hand corner of the screen. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen.
   2. Tap the Torch button.

If the flash works only occasionally, open the Camera app and tap the flash button to choose a different setting.

A configuration profile, including a Mobile Device Management (MDM) profile, can disable the camera.

Here are some more steps you can try: 

Here are some more steps you can try on your own if the camera isn’t working.

1. If the photo is blurry, clean the front and back camera lenses with a microfibre cloth.
2. In case of motion blur in low-light situations where you use a lens converter, metallic case or a magnetic lens mount, try removing the accessory.
3. Restart your iPhone.
4. Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
5. Test the camera again by taking a photo. If your device has a front and rear camera, check if one or both aren’t working. To switch cameras, tap the rotate button.

If the camera or flash still isn’t working properly, it is recommended to get a service. 

Also Read: How to Check Which Apps Are Using Your Camera and Microphone

FAQs

Q: How to fix camera quality on iPhone?

A: To fix camera quality on your iPhone, go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Photo Mode, then choose 12 MP or 24 MP. To capture resolution at 48 MP, go to Settings > Camera > Formats, then turn on Resolution Control or ProRAW & Resolution Control (depending on your model).

Q: Does iPhone camera lose quality?

A. Yes, iPhone lose camera quality. Over time DOS will find its way into the lens and that will affect the quality of pictures captured.