My iPhone 6 plus won't take photos

I have an iPhone 6 plus with 64gb of ram, and up until today it's taken pictures fine. Now when I take a photo, the thumbnail version of the shot appears in the lower left, but if I press it to see the photo, I see a different, previously-taken photo, and the new shot isn't added to the camera roll. Other apps that take photos or save photos don't work either. I can't even take a screenshot. I have plenty of space on the phone, and I get no warnings or error messages from any of the apps. Baffled.

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.4

Posted on Jul 24, 2015 1:10 PM

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Jul 24, 2015 1:11 PM in response to ivanfromsantabarbara

If it has NEVER been jailbroke, here are some standard repair procedures:


First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...

Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.


If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod/iPhone and then select the Summary tab. Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod/iPhone. Again, say "yes."


At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod/iPhone. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.


If you're unable to do the Restore (or it doesn't help), go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. You WILL lose all of your data (game scores, etc,) but, for the most part, you can redownload apps and music without being charged again. Also, read this.

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