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Cannot take a picture on my iPad mini

Why can’t I take a photo on my iPad mini?



iPad mini 4, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 6:42 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2023 7:30 PM

Anmyreah Said:

"Cannot take a picture on my iPad mini: Why can’t I take a photo on my iPad mini?"

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Troubleshooting Camera:


Screen Time being the Culprit:

Do you not see the Camera app? If so, Screen Time may be getting in the way here. So, enable Camera in Screen Time: Use Screen Time On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 11, 2023 7:30 PM in response to Anmyreah

Anmyreah Said:

"Cannot take a picture on my iPad mini: Why can’t I take a photo on my iPad mini?"

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Troubleshooting Camera:


Screen Time being the Culprit:

Do you not see the Camera app? If so, Screen Time may be getting in the way here. So, enable Camera in Screen Time: Use Screen Time On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Jan 15, 2023 8:20 PM in response to Anmyreah

Anmyreah Said:

"Cannot take a picture on my iPad mini: Why can’t I take a photo on my iPad mini?: I do see the camera app but when I go into it it is just a black"

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Troubleshooting iPhone iSight Camera:

A. First, Go Here: If the Camera or Flash on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch isn't Working - Apple Support


B. Uncover the Camera:

Is there anything covering the camera? If so, remove it.


B. Any Ungenuine Camera Message?:

Did you recently get the cameral replaced? If so, contact the person(s) who performed the replacement, and have them place a genuine camera in there.See Here: About Genuine iPhone Cameras - Apple Support.  They should have known better.

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