Flashlight and rear camera stopped working after iOS 18.5 on iPhone 14

Please try a Forced Restart procedure, which should be done after each and every update.

• Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
• Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
• Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo

Be sure to perform the entire sequence rapidly and ignore the Power Off slider that appears midway, it can take up to 30 seconds to see the Apple Logo.

Anitavilla wrote:

I followed your instructions & held the the side button until I saw the apple logo & I’m still experiencing the same problem. My rear camera is just black & my flashy light won’t come on. My front camera works with no problems. There is no obstruction in the way. I even took my case off to make sure.

Then it may just be a hardware issue with the back camera. As a result, I suggest service at your nearest Apple Store Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider.

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