In line with a number of posts on Reddit and X, iOS 18.2 has negatively impacted the digicam expertise for a lot of customers. As an example, CryptographerWeary64 says that their digicam flat out would not work at instances for the reason that replace. Once they attempt to launch the digicam app, they’re greeted with a black display, and it takes two to 3 makes an attempt to get it to work. The issue additionally manifests when utilizing Snapchat.
One thing related is occurring with the flashlight after the replace. It both would not work or takes longer than ordinary to launch.
Ever since i up to date to ios 18.2 my digicam refuses to work generally, for instance i attempt to use the digicam app it’s only a black display, should re open it 2-3 generally to lastly get it to work, identical for snapchat the digicam will simply be black and should restart the app a couple of times to get it to work. My flash mild additionally refuses work or could be very delayed to activate through the motion button or management middle generally, extra usually through motion button it doesn’t work.
CryptographerWeary64, Reddit consumer, December 2024
Identical with me too. I assumed it was my cellphone at first however taking a look at boards it appeared to be taking place with 18.2. I simply received my cellphone final weekend so thought it was simply my cellphone and was about to return and change it however appears to be a SW difficulty. I get the identical black display whether or not I take advantage of the digicam management button, digicam icon or from the lock display.
sfjerry415, Reddit consumer, December 2024
My iPhone 16 professional max is having the identical points. I’ve needed to preserve closing/reopening the digicam and torch utility till it seems. This difficulty solely began taking place after updating to IOS 18.2.
Fuzzy_Ad_4401, Reddit consumer, December 2024
Some customers, notably those that purchased their cellphone just lately, mistook the bug for a {hardware} drawback, however with so many threads being created on the difficulty, it is evident that iOS 18.2 is the wrongdoer.
One consumer says that they have been instructed by Apple to manufacturing unit reset their cellphone and this recommendation led to their cellphone getting bricked. So in case you might be tempted to do the identical, it is best to keep away from this threat.
When you name apple they may simply gaslight you and say it is your automotive or cable. I’ve been coping with it for every week now and the very last thing they informed me to do was manufacturing unit reset my cellphone. I did that after which an error occurred and now my cellphone is bricked.
Unimaginable-Profit245, December 2024, Reddit consumer
I didn’t encounter the difficulty on my cellphone and based mostly on complaints I noticed on-line, the bug largely impacts iPhone 16 customers, which could clarify why my iPhone 14 Professional was spared.
I’m at the moment dealing with hassle once I use the flashlight, it takes round 10 seconds to activate versus earlier than the replace the place it turned on immediately.Additionally once I enter apps like Snapchat the digicam just isn’t working, it simply exhibits a black display and takes a while to activate.
AzureDragon_-, Reddit consumer, December 2024
Face ID has additionally been impacted for some. What occurs is that should you attempt to open the digicam with the Digicam Management when the cellphone is unlocked, the digicam app opens to a black display, and Face ID additionally stops working.
Identical difficulty right here, Face ID doesn’t work or simply gradual on Apple Pay as properly,
Theeunburnt, Reddit consumer, January 2025
