iPhone 16 camera shows solid color after iOS update

Hello,

I have a new iPhone 16

it is still new without any physical damage.

since the last software update (iOS 26.1) I had issues with the camera, the software is bugged, when I open it, for a moment I can see normally and then only a color covering everything and I can’t take a picture.

I also tried with uninstalling the app and installing it again but I didn’t resolve nothing at all.

can I have some tips pls ?

Posted on Nov 29, 2025 9:03 AM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2025 10:45 AM

Yui970 wrote:

Hello,
I have a new iPhone 16
it is still new without any physical damage.
since the last software update (iOS 26.1) I had issues with the camera, the software is bugged, when I open it, for a moment I can see normally and then only a color covering everything and I can’t take a picture.
I also tried with uninstalling the app and installing it again but I didn’t resolve nothing at all.
can I have some tips pls ?

You could try a force restart. Press and very quickly release the volume up button, press and very quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button for about twenty seconds. When the Apple logo appears, release the button. The timing is a little tricky, so try it a few times.


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

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Nov 29, 2025 10:45 AM in response to Yui970

Yui970 wrote:

Hello,
I have a new iPhone 16
it is still new without any physical damage.
since the last software update (iOS 26.1) I had issues with the camera, the software is bugged, when I open it, for a moment I can see normally and then only a color covering everything and I can’t take a picture.
I also tried with uninstalling the app and installing it again but I didn’t resolve nothing at all.
can I have some tips pls ?

You could try a force restart. Press and very quickly release the volume up button, press and very quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button for about twenty seconds. When the Apple logo appears, release the button. The timing is a little tricky, so try it a few times.


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

iPhone 16 camera shows solid color after iOS update

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