How to Keep Camera Settings from Resetting on iPhone
Enable Preserve Settings in Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings to stop iPhone camera preferences from resetting. Turn on Camera Mode to remember the last shooting mode, then enable options such as Creative Controls, Exposure Adjustment, Night Mode, Portrait Zoom, or Live Photo, depending on the iOS version and available camera features.
🤔Note:
Available preservation options can differ between iPhone models and iOS versions. Missing options may indicate hardware or software limitations.
Steps
- Open Settings and select Camera.
- Tap Preserve Settings.
- Turn on Camera Mode to remember Photo, Video, Portrait, or another recently used mode.
- Enable additional options required for camera preferences, such as Creative Controls, Exposure Adjustment, Night Mode, or Live Photo.
- Open the Camera app, select the preferred mode and settings, then close and reopen the app to confirm that preferences remain active.
Common Issues and Fixes
- Camera mode returns to Photo: Camera Mode is disabled. Open Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings and enable Camera Mode.
- Live Photo turns on again: Live Photo preservation is disabled. Enable the Live Photo option under Preserve Settings.
- Exposure or creative filters reset: The related preservation option is turned off. Enable Exposure Adjustment or Creative Controls as needed.
- Night Mode does not stay disabled: Night Mode preservation is unavailable or disabled on the current iOS version. Check Preserve Settings and update iOS if an option is missing.
- All camera preferences reset after a system change: An iOS update, restored backup, or Reset All Settings action may revert preferences. Recheck Preserve Settings after completing system maintenance.
Quick Tips
- Preserve Settings controls selected camera preferences, not every camera setting. Resolution, ProRAW, video format, and frame rate may require separate checks in Settings > Camera.
- Camera preferences can differ between iPhone models and iOS versions. Missing options usually indicate hardware or software limitations.
- Live Photo can still change when the Camera app displays a temporary compatibility notice or when certain shooting modes are selected.
- Avoid using Reset All Settings when preserving camera preferences matters. The reset removes saved system preferences without deleting personal media.
💡Protip:
After enabling the desired options, reopen the Camera app and verify that the selected mode and preferences remain active before relying on them.
Related Questions
How can an iPhone remember the last camera mode?
Enable Camera Mode under Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings. The Camera app can then reopen in the most recently used supported mode.
Why do iPhone camera settings keep resetting after an update?
An iOS update can restore default preferences or change available preservation options. Check Preserve Settings, review camera format settings, and install any follow-up iOS update.
