Apple has acknowledged a rare glitch affecting the cameras on some of its latest iPhones, confirming what many users have been noticing since the recent iOS 26 update and camera is not responding properly or camera flashlight not working, having issues with camera with new iPhone 17 models with front camera and back camera causing issues. The company says the bug is a known issue and it’s been a frustrating problem for those who have updated their iPhone to the latest version of iOS 26.
iPhone 17 Series Camera Bug
Reports from iPhone owners describe the camera app freezing mid-shot, refusing to focus, or even showing a black screen when opening the camera app. In some cases, the issue occurred due to third-party apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and Zoom etc.
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Why iPhone 17 Having Camera Problem
Apple didn’t say exactly why the camera app glitch was happening, but it did say the problem is tied to software and not the camera hardware itself. That’s good news for owners worried they might need a repair. The company has promised that a fix will arrive in a future iOS update, though it hasn’t given an exact date.
Apple Suggested Fix
Apple suggests a simple restart or force-closing the Camera app as a temporary workaround. While those tricks don’t solve the problem completely, many users say they can at least get the camera working again for the moment.
Apple has History of iPhone camera Bugs with iOS Updates
This isn’t the first time a big iOS release has brought along unexpected camera bugs, but Apple is usually quick to patch them once they’re identified. Until the update rolls out, affected iPhone owners may just have to be patient — and keep those workarounds in mind when the glitch pops up.