How to Change Which Apps Have Access to Your Camera on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Scroll down and tap Privacy., Tap Camera., Switch the toggle button next to an app.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
The icon will appear as a set of grey cogs located on one the home screens.
If Settings isn’t present on a home screen, its icon may be located in the Utilities folder on one the home screens. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Privacy.
It is located in the third group of menu options. , It is located in the first section of menu options near the bottom. , The button will change from either green to white, or white to green.
A green button indicates the app can now use the iPhone’s cameras while in use.
A white button indicates the camera is now restricted from the app.
Not all apps will appear on the “Camera” menu list.
Only apps that have requested access to the camera will be displayed. -
Step 3: Tap Camera.
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Step 4: Switch the toggle button next to an app.
Detailed Guide
The icon will appear as a set of grey cogs located on one the home screens.
If Settings isn’t present on a home screen, its icon may be located in the Utilities folder on one the home screens.
It is located in the third group of menu options. , It is located in the first section of menu options near the bottom. , The button will change from either green to white, or white to green.
A green button indicates the app can now use the iPhone’s cameras while in use.
A white button indicates the camera is now restricted from the app.
Not all apps will appear on the “Camera” menu list.
Only apps that have requested access to the camera will be displayed.
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