Front Face Camera doesn’t work

Since recently I bought iPhone 13 the phone worked perfectly. After upgrading 16 and now 16.2 the front face camera stopped working. It goes black and then shifts to back camera. So FaceTime or any app can’t use video conferencing. Obviously Face ID function is not dependable.


have tried all possible resets without any remedy. Please guide

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 16, 2022 12:07 AM

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Dec 18, 2022 4:35 PM in response to shimail_72

Hello shimail_72,


We're glad you had the chance to walk through troubleshooting steps to help resolve the issue you're facing with your front facing camera and the True Depth camera. To confirm, did you complete the steps listed below? If not, complete these steps as they're specific to resolving camera related issues. You can also find these steps outlined in the following article.


  1. "If the photo is blurry, clean the front and back camera lenses with a microfiber cloth. If you see dirt or debris inside the lens or if the camera lens appears to be misaligned or blocked, contact Apple Support to discuss service options.
  2. Restart your iPhoneiPad, or iPod touch
  3. Test the camera again by taking a photo. If your device has a front and rear camera, check if one or both isn’t working. To switch cameras, tap the rotate button ."


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


As for issues with the True Depth camera used with Face ID, you'll want to complete the steps outlined in the article below. That article outlines specific troubleshooting steps for resolving issues with Face ID.


If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro


Let us know how that goes!

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