iPhone 6 Camera Not Working or Blurry? Here’s How to Fix It

If your iPhone 6 camera is acting up—blurry photos, no focus, app crashes, or a black screen—you’re not alone. Whether it started after a drop or out of the blue, this guide walks you through all the fixes that actually work.

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Camera Won’t Focus on iPhone 6

If your iPhone 6 camera won’t lock focus, try these steps:

• Clean the lens: Use a microfiber cloth to wipe the lens. If there’s debris under the glass, visit an Apple Store or authorized repair shop.
• Remove your case: Some bulky or magnetic cases can mess with focus, especially on the iPhone 6 Plus.
• Tap to focus: Tap on the subject in the viewfinder to refocus. Hold the phone steady—any movement resets the focus.
• Try without HDR: Tap “HDR” at the top of the Camera app and set it to “Auto” or “Off.”
• Still not working? Check for a software update (Settings > General > Software Update). If it’s up to date and the problem remains, try a full factory reset (see instructions below).

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Photos Are Blurry

Blurry images on your iPhone 6 usually come down to one of these issues:

• Restart your phone:
  1. Hold the Sleep/Wake button until the slider shows up.
  2. Slide to power off.
  3. Turn it back on by holding the Sleep/Wake button again.
• Force a reset:
  • Hold down the Sleep/Wake button + Home button for 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.
• Then try these tips:
  • Wipe the lens with a clean cloth.
  • Remove the phone case.
  • Tap to focus on the subject.
  • Avoid shaking the phone when snapping the photo.
  • Turn off HDR if images look overprocessed.

If it’s still blurry, move on to restoring the phone (steps below).

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Videos Are Blurry or Out of Focus

This is usually tied to the same issues as photo blur:

• Follow all the same steps as in the photo section above.
• Especially important: clean the lens, remove accessories, and tap to focus before recording.

If the issue started recently and nothing else works, back up your data and try a factory restore.

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Camera Shows Black Screen or Won’t Launch

If your iPhone 6 camera only shows a black screen or won’t open:

1. Restart your phone (see instructions above).
2. Force reset the device.
3. Update iOS to the latest version.
4. Check for any third-party camera apps causing issues—try deleting or disabling them.
5. If all else fails, restore your iPhone from scratch (steps below).

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Camera Not Working After a Drop

If your camera stopped working right after dropping your phone—and it gets hot or the battery drains quickly—that’s likely a hardware issue.

• There’s no DIY fix for this.
• Head to the nearest Apple Store or a certified repair tech for a diagnosis. You may need a camera module replacement.

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Camera Won’t Focus After iOS Update

Sometimes a software update messes with the camera’s focus settings.

Try this:

• Clean the lens and remove your case.
• Tap to focus in the Camera app.
• Disable HDR.
• Restart your phone.

Still stuck with a camera locked on close-up focus? Back up your phone and perform a full restore (see below).

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Camera App Keeps Crashing

If the Camera app crashes, especially from the lock screen:

• Update iOS—this bug is often fixed in later updates.
• Soft reset the phone:
  1. Hold the power button until “slide to power off” appears.
  2. Power off and back on.

If the issue keeps happening even after updating and resetting, you might need to restore your iPhone.

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How to Restore Your iPhone 6

If none of the above works, here’s how to do a clean factory restore:

Before you start:

• Update to the latest version of iTunes.
• Back up your iPhone (via iTunes or iCloud).
• Turn off Find My iPhone (Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone).

To restore:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a Lightning cable.
2. Open iTunes and select your iPhone.
3. Click “Restore iPhone” in the Summary tab.
4. Confirm. iTunes will download the software and reset your phone.
5. Once done, set it up as new (don’t restore from backup just yet—test the camera first).

If your camera still doesn’t work after all of this, it’s time to get it checked by a pro.