If you have attempted to use your iPad camera recently and noticed that the camera was blurry, non-existent, or distorted, you may have an issue going on with the camera.
Fortunately, many issues that arise with the camera are quite minor and can be fixed from the comfort of your living in just a few steps. It is not common for the problem to be very serious, but if you ever are in doubt or your device is not acting like it normally does, you should seek out professional iPad repair services.
Why Won’t My iPad Camera Work?
Seems like a pretty basic question, right? There are several different reasons as to why your iPad camera will not work or why it stopped working. Here are some of them:
- iOS is not up to date
- Dirty lens
- Blocked lens
- Glitching app
How to Fix an iPad Camera Issue at Home
Okay, so your camera on your iPad is not working, but don’t panic. Easier said than done. Below, we will provide you with some helpful steps you can take to remedy any issues you may be having with your iPad’s camera.
Take Away Barriers
You may be wondering what this exactly means. Barriers are things that block buttons and other areas of the device. For example, think of your case or any accessories you use. You should remove these items including any screen protectors you have.
Clean the Lens
Just because the camera on your iPad looks like it is broken, does not mean that it is. In fact, a dirty lens can cause many issues with the appearance of the camera and fool you into thinking that it is in fact broken.
It is recommended that you clean your camera lens really well and then attempt to use the camera app again. You want to wipe down both the front and back camera lenses and do take care so as not to scratch them.
If you find that the debris is kind of stuck, use a mild lens cleaner and soft cloth to get it off.
Check Up on the App Permissions
Some third-party apps will use your camera and ask you for permission to do so. If your camera is not working in the app, you may start to think it is an app problem, but it could be that the permissions are turned off.
To check the permissions, simply go to the Settings, then click Privacy, and tap Camera. Here, you will look at your apps and toggle whether to turn on app permissions or not.
Restart the iPad
Yes, it can be that easy. Try restarting your iPad to see if it fixes the issue.
Further Options to Correct Your Camera Issues
- Reset all the settings on the device
- Make sure you have no outstanding updates
- Reset the device
Bring Your iPad to Our Service Center
If you are experiencing issues with your iPad camera, now is the time to bring your device to our service center. New York iPad Repair is committed to making fast and affordable repairs to your iPad. We are proud to offer low prices, warranties on most repairs, and many same-day services.