Recently, there have been reports that the iPhone camera and flashlight stop working when the iPhone is dropped, updated to iOS, or wet with water. Some people have also reported that the flashlight has turned gray and is no longer responsive. In fact, the flashlight feature on the iPhone not working does not necessarily mean a hardware problem. In most cases, you can fix the problem with a few simple steps. Here we share some best methods to fix iPhone flashlight not working issues within minutes.
Why is the iPhone flashlight not working?
The problem with the flashlight not working most often occurs when the iPhone is updated to a newer iOS version, such as iOS 10, iOS 11, or the new iOS 12. Here in this guide, we will gather some basic tips to help you fix the iPhone 11/Xs/Xr/X/8 flashlight not working issue. For the iPhone flashlight greyed-out problem, you can access this guide to get a solution.
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How to fix iPhone flashlight not working problem?
Before you decide to visit a technician to repair a flashlight that is not working, here are some solutions that can save your money and time.
1. Close your Camera app
If you try to access the Command Center by swiping upward to activate the iPhone flashlight, you may see the flashlight logo grayed out. This happens when you try to turn on the flashlight when you have an application open that has access to the camera. For example, if you are browsing Instagram and swipe up to view the flashlight icon, you will see that it is grayed out. This is because iOS does not allow the flashlight to be turned on when an app has access to the camera. To enable the flashlight, close the Instagram app or any other camera app currently open.
2. Charge your iPhone first
The iPhone flashlight will not work if there is little or no battery left in the iPhone. Therefore, before using the flashlight, you must ensure that the iPhone battery is sufficient.
You must also make sure that “low power mode” is not enabled because if it is, you will not be able to use the flashlight. Go to Settings > Battery to see if this mode is enabled.
3. Restart your iPhone
If the above steps do not restore the flashlight, the next thing you can do is restart your iPhone. Simply press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Swipe Off option appears. After the screen goes dark and the iPhone turns off, you can press and hold the Sleep/Wake button to restart the device.
4. Turn on/off the camera flash.
The iPhone flashlight not working may be stuck in the camera app. In this case, go to the Camera app, and on the video, section-click on the icon for the flash. Set the flash on, turn it off to make sure it is completely closed, and then turn it on again on your iPhone.
5. Reset your iPhone
Resetting your iPhone settings will restore it to factory settings, but you will not lose any data. Go to mobile Settings, then “General” > “Reset” > and then “Reset All Settings.” Check the pop-up and click Reset. Then test the flashlight to see if it worked.
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6. Perform a hard reset
A basic reboot alone may not solve the problem. In some cases, it may be necessary to perform what is called a hard reset, which is a more powerful reset.
7. Force Restart iPhone
A forced reboot can solve the problem of the flashlight not working. To do this, start by shortly pressing the volume up button, apply the same for volume down, and finally press and hold the side button until the logo pops up. If all of the above solutions do not work, there may be a hardware problem with your iPhone that can only be resolved by a technician.
8. Contact Apple support
The flashlight may not turn on even if the flashlight button is usually. This is a hardware problem, and you should contact Apple or take the phone to a licensed repair store. If the iPhone is still under warranty, they should be able to repair it for free.
Final words
Finally, if the iPhone camera or flashlight does not work, we have provided solutions in this article; before going to the Apple Store, please try the solutions described first.
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