Q: front camera is not working

Hi alj31497,

Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.

If the front camera on your iPhone is not working, be sure that you have tried these steps from the article above (iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting):

• If the screen shows a closed lens or black image, force quit the Camera app.
  
  
• Ensure the camera lens is clean and free from any obstructions. Use a microfiber polishing cloth to clean the lens.
  
  
• Cases can interfere with the camera and the flash. Try gently cleaning the lens with a clean dry cloth or removing the case if you see image or color-quality issues with photos.
  
  
• Try turning iPhone off and then back on.

If the issue persists, back up and restore your iPhone next:

iOS: How to back up and restore your content

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

iTunes: Restoring iOS software

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

Cheers,

Jeremy