Where did my camera go?

[Erin]

I have several iPad's, an Air 2, a Mini2, and an iPad 2.

The camera problem is on the ancient iPad 2. I just turned it on because I'd been neglecting it for a few weeks, and I noticed there's no longer a Camera app to turn on the camera. There's one for Photos, but there seems to be no way to turn the camera on anymore.

I don't really use the iPad 2 for it's camera, so I'm not sure how critical a problem this is. I'm just wondering why I can't turn the camera on anymore. Anyone else here have a similar issue? Suggestions for fixing it?

maybe there's something wrong with the actual camera in the iPad, and not just the app to get to it?

 

[J. A.]

Either the app is hidden in a folder, or you restricted it's use. Go to Settings - General - Restrictions. Under "Allow", Camera should be enabled. If it isn't, then this is the reason why you can't find it. Turn it on to get the app back again.

 

[Erin]

That was it!!!

Thank you! I knew it probably had to be a settings issue. I just couldn't figure out which one.

Thanks!

 

[J. A.]

My pleasure.