How to Fix iPhone 6 Plus Camera Not Working Properly

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If your iPhone 6 Plus camera is acting up—maybe showing a black screen, refusing to focus, crashing, or failing to save photos—you’re not alone. Before you assume it’s hardware damage, try these simple solutions to get your camera back up and working.

Common Camera Problems on iPhone 6 Plus

  • Camera won’t focus
  • Black screen when opening the Camera app
  • Camera app crashes or freezes
  • Photos are blurry or won’t save
  • Flash not working or showing an overheating warning
  • Missing camera options or grayed-out Torch (flashlight)

Possible Causes

  • Software glitches or a corrupted Camera app
  • Background apps overloading the processor
  • Settings misconfiguration
  • Third-party accessories blocking the lens
  • Software conflicts from buggy third-party apps
  • Physical or liquid damage (if troubleshooting doesn’t help)

First Step: Test if It’s Hardware or Software

Before diving into fixes, check if it’s a software or hardware issue:

  • Open FaceTime or another video-calling app.
  • Test both front and back cameras during a video call.
  • If both work fine, the issue is likely software-related.

If either camera doesn’t work, you may need a repair.

9 Ways to Fix iPhone 6 Plus Camera Problems

1. Restart the Camera App

Sometimes the Camera app just needs a fresh start:

  • Double-press the Home button.
  • Find the Camera app and swipe it up to close.
  • Open it again and test.

2. Force Close All Background Apps

Too many apps running can slow your phone and cause camera problems:

  • Double-press the Home button.
  • Swipe up all other open apps to close them.

3. Restart Your iPhone

A simple reboot clears temporary glitches:

  • Press and hold the Power button.
  • Slide to power off.
  • Wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

4. Toggle Low Power Mode

Some users fixed camera issues by toggling Low Power Mode:

  • Go to Settings > Battery.
  • Turn Low Power Mode on, then off.
  • Restart your phone and test the camera.

5. Turn Off 60 FPS Video Recording

High frame rate videos (60 fps) can sometimes stress the camera.

To disable it:

  • Go to Settings > Photos & Camera.
  • Find Record Video at 60 FPS and toggle it off.

6. Reset All Settings

Resetting settings won’t delete your data but will restore default configurations:

  • Go to Settings > General > Reset.
  • Tap Reset All Settings.
  • Confirm with your passcode.

This often clears out any weird setting glitches affecting the Camera.

7. Update Your iOS Version

Apple often fixes bugs with software updates:

  • Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
  • Download and install any available updates.

8. Factory Reset (Erase All Content and Settings)

If nothing else worked, you might need to erase everything and start fresh.

Backup your data first, then:

  • Go to Settings > General > Reset.
  • Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
  • Follow the prompts to set up your iPhone as new.

9. Restore Using Recovery Mode or DFU Mode

If the problem started after a recent update:

  • Put your iPhone into Recovery Mode and restore via iTunes/Finder.
  • Or go deeper and do a DFU Restore for a full firmware reinstall.

(If you need a step-by-step guide for DFU mode, just ask!)

Flash Not Working? Try This

  • Remove any phone case that might block the flash.
  • Clean the flash lens with a microfiber cloth.
  • Make sure Flash is turned ON in Camera app.
  • Test the Flashlight in Control Center—if that works, the flash hardware is fine.
  • Disable Camera location services: Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Camera > Off.

If Nothing Works…

If your camera still won’t work properly after all these steps, it’s probably a hardware problem—like a damaged camera module or motherboard issue. In that case:

  • Visit an Apple Store or authorized service center.
  • If you have AppleCare+, repairs might be discounted or free.

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