Flashlight and Cameral Roll Issue

Hey!


So, my flashlight and camera roll (rear camera) quit working on a random day.


My phone didn’t take a hit, nor is the battery low (I charge it every night).


This is even a problem with any app including a camera (Ex. TikTok and Snapchat).


Here’s what I did to try and fix the issue:

I reset all of those apps - Nothing.

I reset settings on phone - Nothing.

I updated my phone - Still, nothing.


When I am lucky enough to take a photo using the rear camera, the picture comes out with some type of “rainbow effect”.


What should I do?

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 29, 2025 7:13 AM

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Nov 29, 2025 7:25 AM in response to angierulez9

First, do a forced restart: 

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

This is different from a simple Power Off. I had to continue holding the button down past the "slide to power off" message, and then I released the button only after  the Apple Logo appeared indicating a re-start. 


Unfortunately, it really sounds like a hardware problem. If that's true, then it's repair or replace, either of which costs money.

Flashlight and Cameral Roll Issue

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