iPhone 17 Pro camera switch button disappears during video recording

Hello. I have a new iPhone 17 pro and was so excited that I can switch between front and usual camera. But it doesn’t work, the switch button disappeares soon I start the video. I already deactivated “lock camera” in settings. Not helping. thank you for your help.



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Original Title: Switching cameras during video

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 7, 2025 12:56 AM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2025 9:26 PM

You can't switch between front and back on the fly during a video, but you can use both at the same time. (Your reaction is inset into a corner of the main video.)

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iPhone 17 Pro camera switch button disappears during video recording

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