Are you seeing your iPhone flashlight dark? There will be a grey light icon on the Control Center in the event that the camera app is in use. All you need to do is shut it down.
If the switch is greyed out until it is completely gone, you’ll not be able turn on your flashlight off. I experienced this problem on the iPhone XR, but was successful in resolving the issue using the tricks and tips discussed in the following article.
How Can You Fix iPhone Flashlights that are greyed out?
There are numerous fixes available, which comprise:
Solution 1. Shut down the Camera Application.
The majority of the time the flashlight icon will be black while the camera application is in use. The fix is simple and all you need to close the application.
The method of closing an application varies alike to iPhone model:
Apple iPhones that have Face ID
- You can swipe upwards on the screen that is home then stop at between (you will then open App Launcher). App Launcher)
- You can scroll to the left or to your right till you locate the app you’re looking to close.
- Tap to close it.
iPhone 8, SE (first generation) and earlier models:
- Click the home button twice to open the most recent apps you’ve used
- Continue to scroll either left or to your right until locate the app you’re looking to close.
- Tap up to close the application.
Solution 2. Shut Down All Your Apps
There could be another program that is running behind the scenes and with the camera. The flashlight button is in a grey color and won’t turn on because of this. Follow the steps above to open the app in your app launcher and close it.
Solution 3 Solution 3: Charge Your iPhone
In some cases, you could notice the flashing grey icon when the low power mode is turned on. Just charge the phone for about 30 minutes and then come back. If the issue remains not resolved, you’ll need to get on with to troubleshooting suggestions.
Solution 4: Switch Off the LED Flash that alerts you to problems.
While this isn’t working for me, many users have reported that turning off the LED flashes for alerts fix the grayed-out flashlight icon.
Here’s how:
- Visit iPhone Settings (Settings app) > Accessibility > Audio/Visual
- Continue scrolling down to see LED Flash for alerts
- Switch off the feature.
Solution 5: Force-Reboot iPhone
Your iPhone’s flashlight may cause you to have trouble due to a minor error or glitch the phone could think that the camera is turned on. You can get rid of it together a force restart.
The process of force restart is different between iPhone models.
Here’s what you can do for models that have Face ID iPhone 8 and SE (2nd and 3rd Generation):
- Release and press the Volume Up button.
- Release and press the Volume Down button.
- Hold the side button until the Apple logo appe
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
- Use the power and volume down buttons, and release when the Apple logo screen pops up.
iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation) and older models:
- Hold the Home and Power buttons simultaneously and release them until the Apple screen appears.
The phone will be restarted automatically. We hope that your iPhone flashlight is not working problem will be solved.
Solution 6 6. Update iOS
When did you last of update iOS? If together an old version of the operating system there’s a chance that a flaw could be the cause of this issue, as well as other issues.
There are two ways to download the most recent firmware. I’ve covered both of them:
- Method 1.
- Open the settings on your iPhone Settings > General > Software Update
- Select Install Now, if you have a firmware file that needs to be downloaded.
- Method 2.
- Start iTunes on your PC (should be the most up-to-date version)
- Connect your phone to your desktop using either lightning cables or USB cable
- Start the Device tab.
- Click for a summary
- Choose to update your iPhone
Solution 7: Go into Recovery Mode
Software issues that are persistent could cause your flashlight to go out. If a force restart fails to resolve them it is necessary to go into recovery mode. This is a thorough method finding and fixing problems with your system.
Your entire system will be cleaned in an try to fix any software-related issues that are responsible. Also, you’ll lose all of your personal information as a result. Save your files in advance.
Here’s the way to go:
- Launch iTunes
- Make sure you connect to your iPhone to your desktop using USB or lightning cable
- Shut down any other programs in operation as they may interfere with the repair process of the system.
- You’ll have to press certain buttons, and the procedure differs on different Apple devices:
- iPhones equipped with the Face ID, iPhone 8 and SE (2nd generation):Press the Volume Up button, and do exactly the same thing with the volume down button. Hold your finger over your Power button and hold it until the Recovery screen appears.
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Keep your finger on the Power and Volume down buttons, and release both when the screen for recovery appears.
- iPhone 6S, SE (2nd generation) and older versions: Press both the Power and Home buttons simultaneously and release them as soon as the screen for recovery appears.
- Make sure to click Restore your iPhone.
Your device will exit recovery mode if the process does not complete within 15 minutes.
Your iPhone will be able to restart after the process is finished. It is likely that you will not be faced with the flashlight issue any longer.
Solution 8. Utilize Recovery Software
It is risky to enter recovery mode because you may lose all of your personal information and be sucked into many errors. It is possible to use recovery software instead. They’ll run a scan of your system and remove the most challenging software errors without erasing personal data. But, they aren’t for free.
Since there are many recovery software available I explained how to make use of some of the accurate software – the AnyFix:
- Install and then launch the program
- Connect your phone to your computer using USB or a lighting cable
- Just click on iPhone or iPad issues
- Tap Start Now
- Select Standard Repair from the various repair options that appear.
- You’ll need to verify a firmware package. Accept the package and sit back for AnyFix to do its work
AnyFix should take less than one minute to install, however the speed of your Internet connection is a significant part in this.
What is the reason for it that the Flashlight Option Greyed Out?
The majority of the time this indicates that the camera app is running. Also, an application that is using your camera may run in background like Instagram as well as the Messages application. Close them by force to benefit. However, the issue may be caused by an error or glitch. It is necessary to force restart it in that instance.
If the issue is persistent it is necessary to utilize recovery software or perhaps switch to recovery mode.
Final Thoughts
The grayed-out flashlight icon issue is very frustrating, however, it’s easy to resolve. In most cases the flashlight icon in Control Center Control Center would be grey when an application has been with the iPhone light. Like we said, forcing them to close can benefit.
Troubleshooting tips and tricks I talked about work for all iPhone models along with iPad and iPod Touch models.
