iPhone 15 ProMax Front Camera Black Screen

I have an iPhone 15 Pro and upon updating to iOS 18, I encountered an issue with the front camera.


While the Face ID and motion sensor functions are operating flawlessly, the front camera is experiencing a malfunction. When attempting to set up Face ID, the camera displays a black screen. Additionally, if I launch the camera app, it automatically switches to the back camera. If I attempt to revert to the front camera, it reverts to the back camera once more. This behavior is peculiar, as I have never encountered such an issue during my extensive usage of iPhones.


If anyone with knowledge of this problem could provide some guidance on how to resolve it would be greatly appreciated.

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 01:33 PM

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Jan 29, 2025 11:53 PM in response to SherrikCron

SherrikCron wrote:

I have an iPhone 15 Pro and upon updating to iOS 18,

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!



Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.



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...

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iPhone 15 ProMax Front Camera Black Screen

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