For more brightness, usually users make use of the flashlight while clicking any documents or photos in dim light areas. Recently, it has been brought to our notice that several iPhone users are facing an issue with the iPhone’s flashlight. When they tried accessing the flash through an inbuilt camera app or using the third-party app, it threw an error message as shown below.
Flash is Disabled
The iPhone needs to cool down before you can use the Flash
This issue could be because of several reasons and we have listed a few of them below.
- Due to enabling the Low Power Mode option on an iPhone.
- Internal Technical Glitch on the iPhone.
- Slight hardware issue around the Flash.
- Outdated iPhone’s iOS software.
- Using the iPhone outside in the scorching sun or hot temperature areas like the kitchen, etc.
- Software issue within the camera app
- Low Battery charge on the iPhone
After researching the factors that could possibly cause such issues, we have compiled a bunch of solutions below in the article which will help you in resolving the issue so that you can start using the Flash again on your iPhone.
Fix 1 – Charge your iPhone Battery
When your iPhone battery is very low, probably below 20% or less, many of the hardware and software features on the iPhone get disabled in order to save battery consumption. Therefore, connect your iPhone to your charger and once your iPhone battery gets charged sufficiently enough then you may find that the Flash can be accessed again using the camera app on your iPhone.
Fix 2 – Turn Off the Low Power Mode option
If your iPhone is having enough charge and even though you are getting this error message, then probably the iPhone battery low power mode is enabled. This will disable many features on the iPhone including the Flash from accessing to save the battery power.
First, disable the low power mode option on your iPhone using the steps below and check if this resolves the issue.
Step 1: You first have to open the Settings page on your iPhone.
Step 2: Then scroll down and select the Battery option by tapping on it as shown below.
Step 3: Now once the Battery page appears, tap on the Low Power Mode option’s toggle switch to disable it as shown in the image below.
Step 4: After making sure the low power mode is turned off, check whether the flash is accessible to you.
Fix 3 – Restart the Camera App
Whenever there is some internal problem within the application, it can cause such problems. So try reopening the camera application on your iPhone and see if this works.
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone first.
Step 2: After that, open the App Switcher by swiping from the bottom left corner of the iPhone towards the right exponentially.
Step 3: Once the App Switcher appears, search for the Camera app and swipe it upwards to close it, and does not run in the background.
Step 4: After it gets closed, wait for a few minutes and reopen the camera app by tapping on the camera icon from the home screen as shown in the below screenshot.
Step 5: If there was any technical error within the app, it must be removed by now and you are able to use the Flash now.
Fix 4 – Press the Area Around the Flash
Some iPhone users have reported that the area around the Flash was actually problematic due to some obvious reasons. They were able to resolve this issue by simply pressing a bit around the flash a few times. This is probably done to eliminate any hardware glitches around the Flash which might be causing such issues.
Step 1: First, you need to shut down your iPhone.
Step 2: To do so, either go to the Settings > General > Shut Down option OR simply press the volume up and power button together for a few seconds.
Step 3: Then slide the power off to the right side to shut down the iPhone.
Step 4: After the iPhone is shut down completely, press the areas around the Flash a few times.
Step 5: Once done, switch on the iPhone by pressing again the volume up and power button together until you see Apple’s logo sign on your screen.
Fix 5 – Enable the Optimize Battery Charging and Disable it
Sometimes optimised battery charging feature can interrupt while using the flash on any iPhone so toggling it can help fix this issue. Try the steps given below on resolving it.
Step 1: Open the Settings page first on your iPhone.
Step 2: Then go to the Battery option and tap on it as shown below.
Step 3: Now select the Battery Health & Charging option by tapping on it.
Step 4: At the bottom, tap on the Optimised Battery Charging toggle button to enable it as shown below.
Step 5: Once it is enabled, wait for some time and then disable it by tapping on its toggle switch.
NOTE – You have to click on the Turn Off option on the pop up to continue to disable the Optimised Battery charging.
Preliminary Fixes
Update your iPhone
These problems are bound to occur on any smartphones which are not updated to their latest software. So try updating your iPhone once by going to the Settings page and selecting the General option. Now tap on the Software Update which in turn displays all the updates available for your iPhone. Just download and install them to keep your iPhone updated.
Additional Fixes
Restart your iPhone
Sometimes, you may find that some applications or features available on your iPhone start to act weirdly and you have no idea why this is happening. In spite of updating your iPhone, these things can happen due to internal technical glitches which can be resolved by restarting your iPhone. So try restarting your iPhone and check if you are able to use Flash on your iPhone.
Cool your iPhone
If you get a message that says Flash is disabled The iPhone needs to cool down before you can use the Flash, which means the area around the Flash is really hot due to the iPhone’s temperature. If you are using the iPhone or keeping the iPhone in the hot climate outside, move it to a cooler area so that iPhone cools down, and then try checking whether you are still facing this issue.