Why are my iPhone screenshots showing up black?

I-phone 16, once screen shot, it shows full black photo


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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 4, 2025 07:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2025 07:39 PM

"Once screen shot, the photo is black: I-phone 16, once screen shot, it shows full black photo"

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Black iPhone Screenshot:

If you were watching a Movie or TV Show in the TV app, then it would be completely black, as copywrite would be getting the way. You cannot take screenshots of these items. You may have intermittently taken a screenshot while watching one.

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Jan 4, 2025 07:39 PM in response to Kelvintsli

"Once screen shot, the photo is black: I-phone 16, once screen shot, it shows full black photo"

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Black iPhone Screenshot:

If you were watching a Movie or TV Show in the TV app, then it would be completely black, as copywrite would be getting the way. You cannot take screenshots of these items. You may have intermittently taken a screenshot while watching one.

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Why are my iPhone screenshots showing up black?

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