How to Fix FaceTime Camera Not Working on iPhone
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Check FaceTime Permissions
- Go to
Settings
on your iPhone device.
- Navigate to
Privacy & Security
> Camera
.
- Make sure FaceTime is listed and allowed to access your camera.
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Update Your Camera Driver
- Right-click the Start button, then select Device Manager.
- Expand the 'Cameras', 'Imaging devices' or 'Sound, video and game controllers' section.
- Right-click your camera and select 'Update driver'.
- Choose 'Search automatically for updated driver software' and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Check FaceTime's Video Settings
- Open FaceTime and go to
Tools
> Options
> Video settings
.
- Make sure your camera is selected from the dropdown menu.
- Check if the video preview is showing; if not, the camera may be in use by another application.
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Restart Your iPhone
- Close all running applications.
- Restart your iPhone by going to
Settings
> General
> Shut Down
.
- Turn your iPhone back on and try using the camera with FaceTime again.
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Reinstall FaceTime
- Uninstall FaceTime from the App Store.
- Restart your iPhone.
- Reinstall FaceTime from the App Store.
If you've followed all the steps and your camera is still not working with FaceTime, consider seeking assistance from
Apple Support or a professional technician.