Were you already opening your iPhone and found that the Camera app is missing? No need to worry! It appears as if the app has been deleted; though, the Camera app is a basic component of iOS and thus could not have been completely removed. In this guide, we will teach you 4 simple ways to restore the missing Camera app icon and start taking photos again.
Why Did the Camera App Disappear?
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Solution 1: Recover Missing Camera App from the App Library
In case the Camera app icon is not displayed on the Home Screen, you can still find it in the App Library. Here’s what to do, to find the app in the library:
- Swipe Left to App Library:
- From your Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library.
- Search for the Camera App:
- Use the top bar and type “Camera” into the search bar.
- Drag the Camera App Back to the Home Screen:
- Hold the camera app icon and then drag it back to the home screen.
Proof: A Screenshot showing the Camera app in the App Library.
Solution 2: Use Spotlight Search to Find the Camera App
If you can’t find the Camera app either in the App Library, then search in the Spotlight:
- Pull Down on the Home Screen:
- Swipe downwards starting from the center of your Home Screen to appear the Search Box.
- Search for “Camera”:
- Type “Camera” into the search bar.
- Open the Camera Play:
- Click on the Camera app to launch it directly.
Solution 3: Check Camera Restrictions in Screen Time
If the Camera app is restricted, it might be hidden or inaccessible. Here’s how to check:
- Open Settings: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Check Allowed Apps: Tap Allowed Apps & Features and make sure that the Camera switch is turned ON.
- Tap Allowed Apps & Features and make sure that the Camera switch is turned ON.
Solution 4: Use the Lock Screen Camera
If you need quick access to the Camera app, you can use the Lock Screen shortcut:
- Tap the Camera Icon: On the Lock Screen, tap the Camera icon in the bottom-right corner.
- On the Lock Screen, tap the Camera icon in the bottom-right corner.
- Swipe Left: On the other hand, swipe left from the Lock Screen to open the Camera directly.
- On the other hand, swipe left from the Lock Screen to open the Camera directly.
Note: This feature works unless the Lock Screen camera is locked, the shortcut has been disabled in Settings.
Final Thoughts1
Having the iPhone camera app disappear is quite a painful experience. However, it is usually an easy problem to fix. Wrongly moving the app, restricting it or hiding it does not matter much as the 4 methods given below will put you on the track within minutes:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I delete the Camera app from my iPhone?
No, the application is the most vital among other iOS apps and cannot be deleted. It can only be hidden or restricted, but you cannot modify or delete it.
2. Why did my Camera app disappear after an iOS update?
Rarely, a software crash and issues might be caused by the operating system updating in the background or a parental lock. This, in turn, can hide the app from the home screen. The solution is to reboot your phone.
3. How do I prevent the Camera app from disappearing again?
One should be careful not to drag the app icon to other places and should also make sure not to impose any Screen Time limitations, enforcing the app to be invisible.
4. Can I use a third-party camera app instead?
Of course, you can get third-party camera applications from the App Store, but the camera app found inside the iPhone is the best among all of them since it offers good compatibility with the rest of the features found in the iPhone.