iPhone makes clicking/rattling noise when I open the camera app

My iPhone se 2020 makes a mechanical (not haptic or from speaker) clicking/rattling noise when I open the camera app or the camera is activated by a app like Snapchat or Instagram. This started recently and didn’t happen when I first got it. Is it broken in some way? Is this common?

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iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 4, 2020 8:58 PM

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Oct 10, 2020 9:51 AM in response to Jasperskinner

Hey Jasperskinner,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

We see from your post that you're having issues with your camera clicking and we'd like to help out.

We suggest having your iPhone serviced:

iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support

Cheers!

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