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Q: Ipod touch 5th generation front camera not working?

Ive had my ipod for at least 3-4 months now, and just today my front camera stopped working! I go to my camera app, (the built in one) and it defaults to the back camera. when I tap the little switch icon, I get a blurry, and sometimes black, screen. as if the shutter isnt opening. I have updated the ios software and shut down the ipod multiple times. I really dont want to reset the ipod because it will delete my apps.

iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Nov 17, 2013 5:37 PM

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  • by Laser_Lens_4,

    Laser_Lens_4 Laser_Lens_4 Nov 17, 2013 6:57 PM in response to frutbol
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    Nov 17, 2013 6:57 PM in response to frutbol

    Restoring may be your only option short of taking it in for service. Just back up your iPod and then do a restore. That way, you won't lose your stuff.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Nov 18, 2013 5:44 AM in response to frutbol
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    Nov 18, 2013 5:44 AM in response to frutbol

    Try:

    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost

    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at

    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

    - Reset all settings      

    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.

    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.

    - Restore from backup. See:                                 

    iOS: How to back up                                                                

    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.             

    If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.

      Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar