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12Flowers Author

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my camera only works for taking selfies, not when it is being used for normal pictures

Why is my screen black when I try to use my camera normally. It only works if I am taking a picture of myself.

iPhone XS

Posted on May 11, 2020 2:09 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Posted on May 11, 2020 2:14 PM

It sounds like something is wrong with the back camera. See this, If the camera or flash on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch isn't working - Apple Support

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