How to Fix Messenger Camera Not Working on iPhone
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Restart Your iPhone
- Press and hold the power button until the slide to power off slider appears.
- Slide the power off slider to the right to turn off your iPhone.
- Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the power button again to turn your iPhone back on.
- Open Messenger and check if the camera is working.
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Check Messenger Permissions
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Camera.
- Make sure the toggle for Messenger is turned on.
- If the toggle is off, tap it to turn it on.
- Open Messenger and check if the camera is working.
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Update Messenger
- Open the App Store.
- Tap the Updates tab.
- If an update is available for Messenger, tap Update.
- Once the update is installed, open Messenger and check if the camera is working.
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Reset Messenger Camera Settings
- Open Messenger.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Camera.
- Tap Reset Camera Settings.
- Open Messenger and check if the camera is working.
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Contact Messenger Support
- Open Messenger.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap Help & Support.
- Tap Report a Problem.
- Describe the issue you're experiencing and submit the report.
If you've tried all the steps above and your camera is still not working, it may be a hardware issue. In this case, you may need to contact Apple support for further assistance.