My camera app and flashlight have stopped working following an IOS update to 26.1 on iPhone 14 Plus.
Done everything Apple asks you to do (except take it to an Apple Centre for a hardware fix) - reset, reset network setting, full reset. Switch off and restart. Nothing works.
This isnt a hardware issue. One minute the phone was fine, following the update it no longer works. Anyone else?
iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 26
Does the camera work in 3rd party apps or in messages?
Did you also try to reset the iPhone to factory settings, to rule out, that the iOS software caused the issue?
To rule out defective data from the backup, set it up as a new device and test the camera app after that.
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings using a computer - Apple Support
If the camera works after that, restore from the latest backup and test again.
In case the camera does not work after setting it up as a new device, this is a hardware issue and the iPhone has to be serviced:
Still not sure what caused the issue, yet - fingers crossed - the camera seems to work again after doing a force restart:
1 Press Volume Up (quickly release)
2 Press Volume Down (quickly release)
3 Hold side button (release when Apple logo appears)
Hope it keeps working now. Good luck for all still struggling to find a solution.
Still not sure what caused the issue, yet - fingers crossed - the camera seems to work again after doing a force restart:
1 Press Volume Up (quickly release)
2 Press Volume Down (quickly release)
3 Hold side button (release when Apple logo appears)
Hope it keeps working now. Good luck for all still struggling to find a solution.
I have exactly the same issue on my iPhone 12. After updating to 26.1 the camera stopped working. I found several posts on the internet from others having the same issue. Eg also the Mac observer has an article on this.
So to me it definitely has to do with the iOS 26.1 update. And it is totally annoying as it breaks basically all apps that use the camera.
so Apple, please provide a fix asap!
It's not always the iOS update's fault! Many things can cause phone problems. If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.
Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!
Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.
iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.
Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.
Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.
See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...
Sorry, but Apple can not be reached by posting in these user to user communities.
But, you can tell them directly about this issue by using the Feedback link, the more users do that, the more likely will they be made aware of this problem.
Camera App and Flashlight stopped working IOS 26.1
