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Camera and flashlight constantly opening automatically

my camera is almost constantly opening on its own and at times the flashlight does the same thing.

I have made several calls to Apple service support but nothing seems to be resolved.

1 reply

Turn off tap-to-wake, and test again.


Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Tap to Wake > Off


This’ll mean using the button to awaken the iPhone.


but it’ll also reduce the likelihood errant taps awaken the iPhone and launch an app.


If the iPhone also has errant or missed taps while unlocked, that can be a different problem; a failing display or digitizer.