I got my new iPhone 16 pro max yesterday. The camera control button (even though I have the settings properly configured to open the camera on a single press, and I did the new software update this morning) only works after pressing it twice. I want to know what’s going on in terms of bug fixes for software or if it’s a defective unit all together?
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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18
I did a reset of the settings on my new iPhone 16 Pro, and it now works on a single click.
However, it doesn't activate the camera function if the screen is off, you have to wake up the phone first, and then the single-click works.
Unfortunately I’m in the same boat and neither settings reset, full reset, or even factory reset (with Mac) has fixed the issue. I updated today to 18.1 with the hopes it would help, but my camera control button is still dead.
I just bought my new expensive upgrade last Wednesday. I'm still playing around learning its tools. Today I pressed the side button to launch the camera....nothing happened. I checked the button, cleaned off the cameras, restarted...nothing. I haven't had luck. I'll read through all the suggestions. I may need to call Apple support. How disappointing for all the $$$$
Have you updated to the latest iOS version just released last week? Many users are reporting the issue fixed after updating. Double check you Camera Control settings in the App. Sometimes switching it to double click and back to single click resolves the issue.
But be careful what you wish for. Some users are finding that single click is too easy and the iPhone is accidentally turning on in a pocket and now draining the battery. I tried single click for a week and switched back to double clicking this afternoon.
I have the 16 pro max. My problem that the soft press does not work. I’m unable to zoom in or out or cycle through photos , portraits, etc. hard press works fine. I can a take pictures , record. But that’s it do you think it really the screen protector
I found single click was too easily activated and I switched to double click. The camera was coming on in my pocket and draining the battery. If you want to try single click, sometimes switching back to double click and then to single click again the resolves the issue.
I modified my Camera Control button to get it to work for me.
I went into Settings > Accessibility > Camera Control button > following
Now I have no issues. I think at 67 I was having a tough time with light press etc. Now I’m a happy camper.
I had same issue on iphone 16 pro. Solution for me was to go to Settings / Display& brightness then scroll right to the bottom where there is a toggle for Camera Control « Require screen on »
Mine was set to on, if I turn it off then one click camera control from lock screen magically works!
This is so annoying. I have a 16 Pro and it will not work with the single click. I have a work phone that is a 16 and it launches the camera no problem with one click. All the settings are the same. VERY ANNOYING.
This solved it for me….go to Settings / Display & Brightness scroll down to Camera Control and where it says Require Screen on, toggle this off and hey presto Camera Control works from lock screen.
Why Apple decided to put this control in a different menu to the camera goodness knows, but it is the solution.
Have the same issue
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much. This worked for me! You’re a lifesaver xo
Yay I’m glad it worked out for you as well. I already had an appointment for apple service 😂
Me too lol and I also called three different senior advisors and they had no idea! Apple should be paying you lol 💖
I was with one guy for almost an hour, at some point I thought he is already my friend😂
That’s hilarious! I totally know what you mean. 🙈😂
How to Fix iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera Button Issues?
