The Camera Control button on the new iPhone 16 series can launch the Camera app from the lock screen even when the screen is off. However, that leads to accidental presses while the iPhone is in a pocket leading to battery drain, heating issues, and more. iOS 18.2 Beta 3 adds a new option requiring the screen to be on before you can launch the Camera app using the Camera Control button.
Enable ‘Require Screen On’ Option
Here is how it will work moving forward:
Here is how to enable/disable the ‘Require Screen On’ option:
You can also change the number of presses it takes to launch the Camera app on the lock screen using the Camera Control button – Single or Double.
Go to Settings > Camera > Camera Control.
Select Single Click or Double Click depending on how you want to open the Camera app using the Camera Control button.
Here is how it will work:
Require Screen On is enabled – tap on the screen to light up the display and then press the Camera Control button once or twice (as selected) to launch the Camera app.
Require Screen On is disabled – directly press the Camera Control button once or twice (as selected) to launch the Camera app.
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