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my back camera is flashing purple

my xr back camera randomly started flashing purple, but the front camera is fine


iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 3, 2020 9:42 PM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2020 1:25 AM

Remove any case or film that might block the flash. ... If the LED flash doesn't work as a flashlight, contact Apple Support for help with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If the flash works only sometimes, open the Camera app and tap the flash button to choose a different setting.


If the camera or flash on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch isn't ...

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Aug 4, 2020 1:25 AM in response to 11jada19

Remove any case or film that might block the flash. ... If the LED flash doesn't work as a flashlight, contact Apple Support for help with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If the flash works only sometimes, open the Camera app and tap the flash button to choose a different setting.


If the camera or flash on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch isn't ...

my back camera is flashing purple

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