iPhone 5: camera does not work - it may be because of it
If the camera on your iPhone 5 does not work, it may be because the system has an error. Find out in this practical tip how you can remedy these and possible other causes.
Camera on iPhone 5 does not work - you can do that
Use the tips below to try to get your camera back up and running.
- First try a simple restart of the iPhone. This often solves problems.
- For security reasons, you should back up your iPhone for the next possible solutions so that your data is not lost when trying to repair it.
- Perform a hard reset on the iPhone to fix the problem.
- Alternatively, you can try to restore your iPhone from backup.
- Or you can restore your iPhone without backup. That too often solves the problem.
- If these tips are unsuccessful, there may be a major defect on the camera. If you still have a warranty on your device, you should claim it from Apple.
- Otherwise you have to have the camera replaced at the Apple store or a specialist.
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