No camera or microphone access for apps after iOS 18 update on iPhone

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No camera or microphone access for apps after iOS 18 update on iPhone

I updated my phone to IOS18. Went to use Snapchat and it told me to turn on my camera in settings but when I get to settings Theres no turn on camera or microphone section, same with WhatsApp instagram & Facebook. Ive deleted the app re-downloaded them and restarted my phone and nothing

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Original Title: I updated my phone to IOS18 and it wont allow me turn on my camera or microphone for apps in settings

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 24, 2025 10:40 AM

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Jul 24, 2025 10:47 AM in response to Lanna_x

Hi.

This might be a possible bug in iOS 18’s privacy settings.

Try this:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera/Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone

--Make sure the apps show up there and are toggled on.

If they don’t appear, check:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Camera & Microphone

--Make sure access isn’t restricted.

If everything looks fine and it’s still broken, you might just have to wait for an iOS patch or report it to Apple.

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