Camera preview stays black
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If the camera preview appears black when you open the app but no error is shown, this is usually caused by iOS reclaiming the camera hardware for another app.
Quick fix:
- Swipe up from the bottom to open the app switcher
- Partially close the Lympik Recorder card (don't fully swipe it away)
- Return to the app — the preview should recover automatically
Alternative fixes:
- Fully close Lympik Recorder from the app switcher and reopen it
- Restart your device if the issue persists
- Check camera permission in Settings → Lympik Recorder → Camera
- Make sure no other app is currently using the camera
The app also has a built-in automatic recovery that detects this state and reinitializes the camera. In rare cases the recovery may not trigger - that's when the manual steps above help.