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 08:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 02:47 PM

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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Jan 28, 2025 02:47 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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Green camera indicator illuminates when switching apps after updating to iOS 18.3

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