Back Camera not working on I phone 15 after iso 18.2 update

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You can have remote diagnostics done by Apple Support, but sounds like a hardware failure of camera module. You can also make a Genius Bar appointment if that is more convenient.

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Not knowing this, I've visited one of the Helsinki Elisa shops today, with an intention to buy a new phone and trade in the current iPhone (camera stopped working, passwords lost). The clerk was nice and explained that I shouldn't get new phone since today already, during the first two hours the shop was opened, there were three customers before me with the same issue. For all, issue started after updating to iOS 18. "Apple must fix this" the clerk said. "You better wait."

Rainer1 wrote:

Since the 18.2 update,

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!

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: 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...

So, let’s go with your logic/argument and make the assumption it’s the update. The next step is to repeat the steps and duplicate the issue. Erase the iPhone and setup as new. Do not restore any backup data or especially apps. Does the camera work?

Hi Rainer - I am on an iPhone 14 and have had the exact same issue. Since updating to 18.2 neither camera works - only shows a black screen. Sometimes the front facing camera works - sometimes with zoom available, and sometimes without. After a full phone reboot, I sometimes get 1 photo out of the rear camera, but then it stops working again. Definitely seems like an ios update issue. I have done a soft reboot, hard reboot and full restore of the phone with no success. Did you have any success in figuring out your challenge?