Troubleshooting Camera and Photo Access on iOS 18

Experiencing issues with apps accessing your iPhone's camera or photos after the iOS 18.1 update? This guide provides solutions to restore these permissions.

Quick Fixes

  1. Check Privacy & Security: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos (or Camera). Select the app and grant "Full Access." For limited photo access, choose "Limited Access" and select specific photos.
  2. Force Restart: Quickly press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down. Press and hold the Side/Power button until the Apple logo appears.
  3. Check Individual App Permissions: Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name]. Enable Camera and grant "Full Access" for Photos.

Advanced Troubleshooting

  1. Screen Time Settings: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps & Features. Enable Camera and Photos, ensuring the app has "Full Access."
  2. Update iOS: Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Install the latest iOS version to address potential bugs.
  3. Reinstall the App: Delete the app and reinstall it from the App Store to obtain the latest bug fixes.
  4. Reset All Settings: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings. This reverts system preferences to default without erasing data.

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