Phone camera

dolapo18 Said:

"Phone camera: phone camera showing black and flash light isn’t coming on"

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Troubleshooting iSight Camera:

Start Here: If the Camera or Flash on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch isn't Working - Apple Support

No Success?

What else to try...

A. Try This - Disable then Enable Cameara:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: Screen Time
3. Tap: Content & Privacy Restrictions
4. Enter: Keycode
5. Tap: Allowed Apps
6. Tap: Camera (So it is Green-Colored)

B. Restart iPhone:

Go Here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

C. Are you Using a Case?

Make sure that the back camera is not covered(somewhat) - For note: the microphone part is located between the lens and the flash. So, make sure all is not covered.

D. Update your iPhone:

Use my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tips

dolapo18 Said:

"Phone camera: phone camera showing black and flash light isn’t coming on [...]It didn’t work"

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Troubleshooting iSight Camera:

What Else to Try:

A. Restore form a Backup:

Have a backup of your iPhone prior to this occurrence? If you are not concerned with losing data, then restore your iPhone from a backup that was made when the was working. Prior to restoring, backup your iPhone, incase anything goes wrong with the restoration.Learn from This: If you have know backup, then know to always have one created prior to installing an update, to avoid things like this in the future. So, create a backup, prior to this restoration.

OR...

B. Maybe it is time for a new camera? Contact Apple Support, seeing what the price is for replacing the iPad's camera.

Apple Contact Info:

• Contact Us - Choose Locations
• Proceed from there, as necessary

Why the Wait:

Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)