Device: iPhone 14
iOS Version: Latest update installed recently
Problem Description:
Hi,
Since updating my iOS recently, I am facing a strange issue where third-party payment/UPI apps (specifically Google Pay and PhonePe) default to the front-facing (selfie) camera whenever I try to use the in-app QR code scanner. They completely refuse to open or initialize the rear camera.
Key details & troubleshooting already done:
- Native Camera Works Perfectly: The default Apple Camera app works completely fine. It switches between the front and rear cameras seamlessly, and it can scan QR codes without any issues.
- No Hardware Damage: The phone has not been dropped, and there is no physical damage. Because the native camera app works perfectly, this is clearly not a hardware failure.
- App Reinstalls: I have tried clearing the apps and checking permissions, but the bug persists only within these specific third-party apps requesting camera access.
It seems like the recent iOS update broke or glitched the third-party camera API integration for these payment apps, forcing them to fall back on the front camera.
Has anyone else experienced this after the recent update, and is there a known system-level fix for this API glitch?
Any help would be appreciated!
