screen recording, flashlight + camera not working on iOS 16

hi everyone,


i have an iPhone 8 and my software is on iOS 16.3.1. a while back after updating the software from iOS 15 to iOS 16, both the flashlight and camera apps completely stopped working.


now i can’t screen record. the circle is gray, when i click the button it does the usual 3,2,1 countdown but doesn’t record and shuts off. i was able to screen record as recently as this past Monday (April 2nd).


what is the fix for these things? and why does Apple keep neutering the functions of their phones? with how expensive these things are, i’d like to be able to actually USE the applications on the phone.


it’s false advertising to claim these phones can do things when they can’t, and that’s a Federal crime. just saying.


let me know if any of you figure out or find a solution. i’m fed up of this.

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 6, 2023 1:32 AM

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Apr 6, 2023 1:55 AM in response to cr0wski

If your iPhone has a history of Camera replacement / Repair / Service from an un-authorised service provider then the only option that you have is to take the device to...


Take your device to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact Apple Support:


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Parts and service history

With iOS 15.2 and later and iPhone XR, iPhone XS models, and later—including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)—you can go to Settings > General > About for the parts and service history of your iPhone. You can also find out if the battery has been replaced. If the replacement was done using genuine Apple parts and processes, "Genuine Apple Part" will appear next to Battery.



Do you have a disabled Face ID alert on your device?

Please read the "What to do Next" section in this link, if nothing works as per the instruction given in this link --> If an alert says Face ID has been disabled on your iPhone or iPad Pro




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