Green camera indicator illuminates when switching apps after updating to iOS 18.3

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Green camera indicator illuminates when switching apps after updating to iOS 18.3

Hello. After updating my iPhone 15 Pro to iOS 18.3, I’ve noticed that the green camera indicator turns on when I switch apps or when I close apps by swiping up from the bottom of the screen. I’m also unable to use my flashlight until the indicator turns off (usually a second or two). When the phone is locked, the green camera indicator briefly appears in the top-right corner for a few seconds. I’ve disabled all apps that use the camera, but the issue persists. Why is my phone using/activating the camera without my permission?

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 28, 2025 8:44 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 28, 2025 2:47 PM in response to KIN_84

I’m seeing this on 18.2.1 as well. When I look in Control Center, it shows that the Camera app is using the camera. As you said, it happens all the time: opening apps, closing apps, opening control center, opening notifications, going to the widgets page, locking the phone, waking the phone on the Lock Screen, etc.

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Answer 2

Jan 29, 2025 8:31 PM in response to meyerkm17

I rebooted my phone and it stopped doing that. I wish I knew what caused it, but at least there seems to be a way to make it stop.

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Answer 3

Feb 11, 2025 10:15 PM in response to meyerkm17

Thanks for tip about rebooting the iPhone. I only noticed the camera use light after I installled iOS 18.3.1 (it may have been there before). Rebooting my iPhone stopped it from happening.

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