iPhone 12 Mini Rear Camera Not Focusing

Hello, my iPhone 12 Mini rear camera will not focus when using the 1.0+ mode, for both videos and pictures. Only the 0.5 - 0.9 modes will focus properly.


I have cleaned the camera, updated to the latest OS 16.5, removed my case, closed the camera app, restarted the phone, and changed the camera settings, but nothing is working.


It has been like this for quite some time and I have yet to find a solution.


Thank you

Posted on May 28, 2023 8:36 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2024 5:45 PM

So finally booked a trip to the Apple Store and they said it was most likely the image stabilisation in the lens that was faulty and needs replacing. No other damage to my 12 mini iPhone so they did it today and I can finally take normal focused images again.

They asked if I rode bikes either a motorbike or a push bike (I ride neither) as sometimes especially when they are used on the handlebars for gps or other this can happen when the phone is jiggled around a lot.

Hope this helps

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iPhone 12 Mini Rear Camera Not Focusing

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