iPhone 14 camera issues after iOS 18.6.2 update

I recently updated my IPhone 14 to 18.6.2, and have started having many issues with both the front and back cameras. They either won’t turn on at all, or will work for a moment then completely freeze up. I have also noticed when I try to take a picture, nothing is taken even though it recognizes me pressing the button. This issue is persistent not just on the iPhone camera app, but even on different social media cameras also.


I have also restarted my phone to no changes either.



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Original Title: iPhone 14 IOS 18.6.2

Posted on Aug 23, 2025 8:08 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2025 8:23 PM

Have you Force Restarted your phone, which is different from a restart? I do this after EVERY iOS update --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Also, how is your battery health on your phone? Open Settings > Battery > Battery Health - if it is at 80% or lower, the battery in your phone needs to be replaced at your Apple Store Genius Bar.

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Aug 28, 2025 3:53 PM in response to ringsofseoul

Having the exact same issue with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Right after update, the back cameras either freeze or make rainbow line colored view and won’t take the pictures. After doing the suggestion it worked for a little bit but started again. My phone even told me it had unknown camera parts in it even though I bought it brand new and never done any repairs to it.

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