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My camera is completely black and my flashlight won’t turn on even when it says it’s on

My camera is black and I can’t take a photo. Also my flashlight won’t turn on even when it says it’s on.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 4:47 PM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2023 4:55 PM

Check Camera Restrictions: Make sure that you haven't accidentally enabled restrictions that disable the camera. Go to "Settings" > "Screen Time" > "Content & Privacy Restrictions" > "Allowed Apps" and ensure that the Camera app is allowed.


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My camera is completely black and my flashlight won’t turn on even when it says it’s on

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