iPhone 15 Camera Not Working? 9 Fixes

⏱ 5–10 min 🔧 Difficulty: Easy ✅ Works on all models

iPhone 15 camera showing black screen, frozen, blurry, or won't open? These fixes resolve 95% of iPhone 15 camera issues.

1Force Quit and Reopen Camera

Swipe up from the bottom and swipe the Camera app away. Reopen it. Most camera freeze issues resolve this way.

2Restart Your iPhone 15

Press and hold either volume button + the side button until the power slider appears. Slide to power off. Wait 30 sec, then hold the side button to restart.

3Check for iOS Updates

Settings → General → Software Update. iOS camera bugs are frequently patched in point releases.

4Free Up Storage

Settings → General → iPhone Storage. If under 1GB free, the camera may fail to save. Delete unused apps or photos.

5Reset Camera Settings

Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset All Settings. This resets camera preferences without deleting data.

6Check Permissions for Third-Party Apps

Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera. Make sure Camera is toggled on for any app that's failing.

7Disable Live Photos and ProRAW

Try switching off Live Photos and ProRAW in Camera settings temporarily — these modes use more processing and can cause hangs.

8Check for Physical Obstructions

Make sure the camera lenses on the back aren't blocked by a case. Some thick cases block the LiDAR scanner which can freeze the app.

9Restore via DFU Mode

If nothing works, DFU restore is the last resort. Back up first. See our DFU Mode guide.

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