iPhone XR does not work as a webcam - black screen

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iPhone XR does not work as a webcam - black screen

Hello dear community,

after updating my MacBook Pro M1 to Sequoia and my iPhone XR to 18.1.1 does my iPhone no more working as a webcam, neither on FaceTime nor over Quicktime Player. I can't connect my MacBook over Bluetooth neither, It's available in the selection of bluetooth devices though.

I have rebooted both - this did not solve the problem. I have connected my phone with cable- this caused that I could select my device as a webcam, but the screen remained black.

Did someone experience the same and found a solution? Do I need to go back with my OS?

iPhone XR

Posted on Dec 28, 2024 9:48 AM

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Answer 1

Alancito

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Dec 31, 2024 4:00 AM in response to genegreenthirteen

genegreenthirteen ~ Although 85% is above Apple's suggested 80% for replacing the battery, it's unlikely that the original battery of an old iPhone XR is healthy. Consider having Apple test the battery:

iPhone Battery Service

About genuine iPhone batteries

Repair Provider Verification

(Articles found by searching Apple's Knowledge Base.)

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Answer 2

Alancito

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Dec 28, 2024 10:12 AM in response to genegreenthirteen

genegreenthirteen ~ Your iPhone XR could be several years old and the long process of applying an iOS update to an old iPhone with a weak, aging battery can be the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back." So...

Does your iPhone XR still have its original battery?

And what's the Maximum Capacity % here?...

Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging

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Answer 3

Dec 30, 2024 1:44 PM in response to Alancito

Thank you for your reply, it is the original battery with 85%.

It tells me that the battery is supporting best performance

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