After iOS 18.2 update, Camera Jitter Issue on iPhone 16 Pro Max

After upgrading to iOS 18.2, I'm experiencing major camera app issues on iPhone 16 Pro Max. While using the telephoto (5x) camera while recording in 4K60FPS, there is massive jitter when recording videos. Luckily this jitter aka "shakiness" does not appear in the saved (MOV) file.


Regardless, it's very unsettling to experience this issue, especially since I bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max to record professional (cinema-grade) quality videos.


Is there any way to downgrade to a previous version of iOS 18?


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Posted on Dec 14, 2024 4:15 PM

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Feb 12, 2025 5:21 PM in response to Jeeve_Stobs

After this long, it’s almost certainly a hardware issue. You want to have Apple perform diagnostics on your iPhone. It can be done in person at an Apple Retail Store or at an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can also contact Apple Support and request remote diagnostics.


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Dec 15, 2024 12:13 AM in response to Jeeve_Stobs

Jeeve_Stobs wrote:

After upgrading to iOS 18.2,

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.


Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!



iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.


Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.


Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.



See what each update does: About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...



Dec 17, 2024 4:37 AM in response to Jeeve_Stobs

I am facing camera issues on my 16, pro too. Very annoying as I am on a long awaited trip to Japan. When I press the camera control button, there have been many times when the screen just blacked out, and I have to wait 3 to 5 seconds for the camera app to start. This has made me lose moments that were important. It is highly highly annoying.


Apple you have to fix this, whatever happened to your QC!?

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