IPhone 11 camera flash not working

To enable the camera flash on your iPhone 11, swipe up from the viewfinder in the camera app to view more controls, and press the lightning bolt icon.

After switching from an iPhone 8 to an iPhone 11 Pro Max, a pal of mine couldn't find out how to force-enable flash in his camera app. This was because Apple switched things around on iOS for the iPhone 11 compared to older models. Fortunately, I knew exactly what the problem was, showing him where to get the options for flash on iPhone.

Are you asking yourself how to turn flash on iPhone 11? You've come to the right place. Let's get right into how to do it.

How Do I Turn On The Flash on My iPhone 11?

Compared to older models, the iPhone 11 Pro Max and its series decided to switch things up in the camera app. Some controls were moved around and some were changed.

The flash option was one of those that underwent a minor but significant change. If you try tapping the flash button in the top-left corner, you'll only be able to adjust between Auto mode and Off mode.

So, how can you force-enable flash like you could on other iPhone devices? Let's talk about it.

How to Turn on the Camera Flash in Photo Mode?

For some shots where it is not completely dark but you still want the flash, your iPhone 11 may choose not to turn it on if you're on auto flash.

In these cases, you'll want to force-enable flash on iPhone, which you can do in a few steps on your iPhone 11.

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Switch to "Photo" using the bottom menu.
3. From the viewfinder screen, swipe up. This will bring up more controls that expand the camera experience.
4. The flash button looks like a lightning bolt. Simply tap this to open its settings.
5. This will let you set the flash to force-enable it On, Off, or put it on Auto.

Although swiping up is usually faster, there's another way you can force-enable flash on your iOS.

Press the arrow button in the top-middle part of the camera. Yep, that's it! You can press the flash button to force-enable it now.

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How to Turn on the Camera Flash in Video Mode?

If you're using Video mode on your iPhone 11 at night, you probably want to activate the flashlight before you start recording. After all, it helps set up your shot before you hit record on the device.

Just like for photos on the camera, you'll have to force-enable the flash when trying to shoot a video, because only the Auto and Off modes are available.

1. Open the Camera.
2. Switch to "Video" from the bottom menu.
3. Drag up from anywhere on the screen to bring up more camera settings.
4. Tap the lightning bolt button.
5. Simply tap "On" to keep the flash on iPhone enabled.

You can also tap the arrow at the top-middle part of the camera screen, the same as when taking photos.

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Many users just turn the flash on iPhone on when they want to take pictures in the dark. This is the best time to use the flash on your Apple iPhone 11.

There are other times where the flash can be beneficial, even if it's not night!

Knowing the ideal times to use that flash button can really elevate the camera experience on your iPhone 11.

Here are some tips that many users are not aware of when it comes to using the flash on your iPhone:

• When using your camera to take pictures of text or documents, the flash can help you get better detail by eliminating shadows on the paper.
• For a photo with strong light (like sunlight) behind your figure, the light from your phone can make for a much better picture. This is especially true for portrait pictures.
• For a picture of small objects, the flash's light can make for a better-looking shot.

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Final Words

Apple changed things around in iOS on the new iPhone 11, but the option for the flash is still available in all camera modes. Swiping up in the viewfinder, and pressing the lightning bolt in the menu that appears is how to open this feature.

If you have a new iPhone, this probably applies as long as they're on the same iOS version.

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