The Flashlight on iPhone can be easily accessed at any time by swiping up on the screen of your device and tapping on the Torch Icon located in the Control Center.
While this feature remains accessible most of the time, the Flashlight Icon in Control Center can sometimes appear grayed out, which prevents the Flashlight from being used.
What to Do If Flashlight is Not Working on iPhone?
If the Flashlight is not working on your iPhone or if the Flashlight Icon is grayed out in Control Center, you should be able to fix the problem using the following troubleshooting steps.
1. Close the Camera App
Both Flashlight and Camera App on iPhone are powered by the same LED light, which is located at the back of the device.
However, it is not possible to use both Camera and Flashlight at the same time on iPhone. Hence, if the Flashlight Icon is grayed out, simply close the Camera App and you should be able to use the Flashlight.
2. Remove iPhone Cover
In certain cases, the problem is due to the Flash Lens being covered by an ill-fitting or improperly designed iPhone cover.
Take a good look at the back of your iPhone and see if the Flash Lens is being blocked by the cover. Remove the cover from iPhone and see if the Flashlight is now working properly.
3. Charge iPhone
The Flashlight will not work if the battery on your iPhone is almost empty. Make sure your iPhone is sufficiently charged and try to use the Flashlight again.
Also, make sure Low Power Mode has not been accidentally enabled on your iPhone by going to Settings > Battery.
4. Restart iPhone
Sometimes, the problem is due to stuck programs, processes and minor glitches preventing the Flashlight from being used.
1. Go to Settings > General > Shut Down > use the Slider to power off your device.
2. After 30 seconds, Restart your iPhone.
5. Turn the Flash OFF and ON in the Camera
Sometimes, the problem is due to the Flash being stuck in iPhone Camera App.
1. Open the Camera on your iPhone.
2. On the Camera screen, tap on the Video Icon and then tap on Flash Icon.
3. Next, select the ON option, followed by the OFF option.
4. After this, close the Camera and try to use the Flash on your iPhone.
6. Install Updates
Make sure that your iPhone is up-to-date with the latest iOS update.
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. Wait for iPhone to look for updates > tap on Download and Install (If an Update is available) and follow the instructions to install the updates.
7. Reset All Settings
The problem could be due to change or corruption in settings on your device. Hence, follow the steps below to Reset All Settings on your iPhone to Factory Default Settings.
1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
2. On the pop-up, select Reset All Settings option.
3. On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Reset to confirm.
After iPhone restarts, you should find its Flashlight working properly.
8. Force Restart iPhone
Force Restart iPhone using steps as applicable for the model of your iPhone.
iPhone 8 and above: Press and release Volume Up > Volume Down > and then press and hold the Side button (ON/OFF), until Apple logo appears.
iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press and hold Volume Down + Power (ON/OFF) buttons, until you see Apple logo.
iPhone 6 and below: Press and hold Home + Power (ON/OFF) buttons, until you see your iPhone starting with Apple logo.
If above methods did not help, the problem is likely to be hardware related and you need to get your iPhone checked by a technician at Apple Store.