My camera doesn’t seem to work anymore after updating to IOS 26.1. It turns dark immediately I open the camera App. It’s impossible to take pictures with both front and back camera.
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 26
If the camera does not work even after a restart, it may indicate a hardware issue.
In my case, however, restarting the device or changing the system language temporarily restored the camera, but the issue reappeared after a few hours or a few days. When launching the Camera app, the preview appears briefly, becomes blurred (similar to the transition during lens switching), and then freezes after a few seconds.
Even after erasing the device and restoring from a backup, the problem reoccurred a few days later. Over time, the frequency of the issue gradually increased, which made it seem like something abnormal was progressing.
After that, I reset all settings and used the device with default settings only, and the problem has not recurred for over a week.
I have not yet identified which specific setting was responsible, but the non-default camera-related settings I previously used were:
• Video resolution set to 4K
• ProRAW controls enabled
• All “Preserve Settings” options enabled
• Liquid Glass disabled via Accessibility settings
Do any of you experiencing similar issues have these settings in common?
i’m using it with a different app & the camera won’t even flip
same my phone won’t even zoom in, using the telephoto camera
Thanks for the idea but unfortunately it didn’t work for my same issue.
cuz they talking about 150$ for a camera sensor nobody paying that you might as well get a new phone off backmarket
I spoke too soon, it’s back to doing the same thing 😔
This fix confirmed. Just corrected the same issue on mine.
My camera turns blank after download ios 26.1. On iphone 11 pro, bank qr scan sadly cant be use.
I’m having the same issue
Same here camera glitch after recent software update 🥲
Having same issues since updating to 26.1. Is Apple doing anything about this?
namratha05 wrote:
Same here camera glitch after recent software update 🥲
If you are in the same situation then take the action recommended on page 1 or get your camera fixed
This thread isn’t about audio issue. Please create you’re own thread or post in an existing thread about audio issues.
Sounds like the phone needs repair.
The process of erasing and setting up again can very often fix a glitch.
Resources…
Backing Up: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Restoring: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
If that fails, prepare it for repair and https://support.apple.com
Seriously regretting the iOS 26.1 update 🙂. Having multiple problems: camera shows a blank screen, contact posters disappear, battery is draining super fast, and the phone is heating up! The camera issues affect other apps like Snapchat and WhatsApp too. Anyone else facing this mess? #iOS261 #Apple #iPhoneProblems #TechSupport"
Nani30 wrote:
Seriously regretting the iOS 26.1 update 🙂. Having multiple problems: camera shows a blank screen, contact posters disappear, battery is draining super fast, and the phone is heating up! The camera issues affect other apps like Snapchat and WhatsApp too. Anyone else facing this mess? #iOS261 #Apple #iPhoneProblems #TechSupport"
Sounds like the phone needs repair.
The process of erasing and setting up again can very often fix a glitch.
Resources…
Backing Up: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Restoring: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
If that fails, prepare it for repair and Official Apple Support
camera glitch after updating IOS 26.1
