My camera's flash is not working

If you're facing issues with your device's camera flash not working, here are some steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem:

1. Restart your device

iOS devices:

• Force restart your iPhone with Face ID:
  • iPhone 8, SE, X, or later:
    • Press the volume up button and release it quickly, then do the same with the volume down button
    • Press and hold the side button
    • Release the button when you see the Apple logo
  • If your iPhone doesn't have Face ID:
    • iPhone 7:
      • Press and hold the Sleep/wake button and the volume down button at the same time
      • Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo
    • iPhone 6s or iPhone SE (1st generation only):
      • Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time
      • Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo

Android devices:

• To force restart your Android smartphone, press and hold the Power key and the Volume down key for 7-10 seconds.
  
  

2. Troubleshoot your camera and flash

iOS devices:

• Make sure you remove any accessories, films, or cases that may be blocking your flash or camera
• Take a few photos
• If the photos come out blurry, try cleaning the lenses with a microfiber tissue or cloth
• Test your device’s LED flash with your flashlight in Control Center:
  • iPad or iPhone X or later: Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen
  • iPhone 8 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom of your screen
  • Click the Flashlight icon in the Control Center
• If the flash only works sporadically, open the Camera app and choose a different flash setting by clicking on the flash button
• If your flash or camera is still presenting issues, follow the next step

Android devices:

• If you notice that your camera is unable to focus, or your pictures seem murky or blurry, try cleaning your lens first!
• If that doesn’t work:
  • Reset your Camera app:
    • Open the Camera app then click "Settings"
    • Click "Reset settings" and then click "Reset"
  • Clear the cache of the Camera app:
    • Go to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Camera
    • If you can't see the "See all apps" option, go to App info > Storage & cache > Clear Cache
      
      

3. Close your apps forcefully

iOS devices:

• iPhone with Face ID:
  • From the Home Screen of your iPhone, swipe up from the bottom and stop when you reach the middle of the screen
  • You can swipe either right or left to find the app(s) you want to close
  • Swipe up on the app's preview to close it
• If your iPhone doesn’t have Face ID:
  • Double-click the Home button to see your recently used apps
  • You can swipe either right or left to find the app(s) you want to close
  • Swipe up on the app’s preview to close it