Camera and flashlight are not working on my iPhone 12 after iOS 18.5 update

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Camera and flashlight are not working on my iPhone 12 after iOS 18.5 update

After installing iOS 18.5, there was some kind of software glitch that caused the main camera and flashlight to stop working, but the extended camera and front camera were still working. I waited for the iOS 18.6 update, hoping it would fix the issue, but nothing changed. I restarted my phone multiple times and tried almost every possible solution, but nothing worked.

The question is, what should I do?

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Original Title: The camera and flashlight are not working

iPhone 12

Posted on Aug 11, 2025 10:52 AM

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lobsterghost1

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Aug 14, 2025 11:37 AM in response to 79-_

iOS 18.6.1 was released today. Update your phone again. Then after updating your iPhone, do a Forced Restart, by following the directions in this link exactly --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

If that doesn't help, then the next step is to schedule an appointment at your closest Apple Store Genius Bar for evaluation and service options --> Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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