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iPhone 12 Back Camera Blurry and shaky

Greetings to anyone reading this, I recently bought a preowned and i having problems with the back camera and only the normal camera because the ultra wide is fine, The back camera is blurry and shaky and when you leave the camera on it makes a weird shuttering sounds and distorted flashes on the screen. I dont know if i should go to a technician or just wait it out because it’s been getting better a bit lately.

Posted on Apr 26, 2023 1:33 AM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2023 1:44 AM

There are several reasons why an iPhone camera may be blurry. Some of the most common reasons include:


  1. The camera lens may be dirty or smudged or covered partially, which can affect the quality of your photos. Make sure to clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth.
  2. If you're taking a photo while moving or if your hand shakes while taking a photo, it can result in a blurry image. Try holding the phone steady or use a tripod or stabilizer to keep the phone still.
  3. When there is not enough light, the camera may have to use a slower shutter speed, which can result in a blurry image. Try taking photos in well-lit areas or use the flash.
  4. The camera may not be focusing on the right object or person in the frame, resulting in a blurry image. Try tapping on the object or person you want to focus on before taking the photo.
    1. Open Camera.
    2. Tap the screen to show the automatic focus area and exposure setting.
    3. Tap where you want to move the focus area.
    4. Next to the focus area, drag. up or down to adjust the exposure.
  5. If you are using a third-party app for taking photos then you need to contact the app developer


If none of these solutions work, there may be a hardware issue with the camera, and you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

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Apr 26, 2023 1:44 AM in response to sinethemba101

There are several reasons why an iPhone camera may be blurry. Some of the most common reasons include:


  1. The camera lens may be dirty or smudged or covered partially, which can affect the quality of your photos. Make sure to clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth.
  2. If you're taking a photo while moving or if your hand shakes while taking a photo, it can result in a blurry image. Try holding the phone steady or use a tripod or stabilizer to keep the phone still.
  3. When there is not enough light, the camera may have to use a slower shutter speed, which can result in a blurry image. Try taking photos in well-lit areas or use the flash.
  4. The camera may not be focusing on the right object or person in the frame, resulting in a blurry image. Try tapping on the object or person you want to focus on before taking the photo.
    1. Open Camera.
    2. Tap the screen to show the automatic focus area and exposure setting.
    3. Tap where you want to move the focus area.
    4. Next to the focus area, drag. up or down to adjust the exposure.
  5. If you are using a third-party app for taking photos then you need to contact the app developer


If none of these solutions work, there may be a hardware issue with the camera, and you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

iPhone 12 Back Camera Blurry and shaky

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