Iphone15 rear camera and flashlight not working

after update ios 26 in iPhone 15 suddenly rear camera and flashlight not working.

iPhone 15, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 2, 2025 1:28 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2025 1:34 AM

Iphone15 rear camera and flashlight not working: after update ios 26 in iPhone 15 suddenly rear camera and flashlight not working.

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iPhone 15 iSight Camera and Flashlight After Update:


A. Try This - Disable then Enable Cameara:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Screen Time
  3. Tap: Content & Privacy Restrictions
  4. Enter: Keycode
  5. Tap: Allowed Apps
  6. Tap: Camera (So it is Green-Colored)


B. Restart iPhone:

Go Here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


C. Are you Using a Case?

Make sure that the back camera is not covered(somewhat) - For note: the microphone part is located between the lens and the flash. So, make sure all is not covered.


D. Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: on when this all began, and how you have troubleshot this, thus far. . Include the URL of this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary
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Nov 2, 2025 1:34 AM in response to Ptania

Iphone15 rear camera and flashlight not working: after update ios 26 in iPhone 15 suddenly rear camera and flashlight not working.

———-


iPhone 15 iSight Camera and Flashlight After Update:


A. Try This - Disable then Enable Cameara:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Screen Time
  3. Tap: Content & Privacy Restrictions
  4. Enter: Keycode
  5. Tap: Allowed Apps
  6. Tap: Camera (So it is Green-Colored)


B. Restart iPhone:

Go Here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


C. Are you Using a Case?

Make sure that the back camera is not covered(somewhat) - For note: the microphone part is located between the lens and the flash. So, make sure all is not covered.


D. Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: on when this all began, and how you have troubleshot this, thus far. . Include the URL of this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

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