iPhone 12 mini 1x camera cannot focus properly; image is blurry

As title.

There's an example picture using the 1x lens, very blurry

Using the 2x lens: works fine

Using the camera from other apps (e.g. Instagram): sometimes works fine.

1x camera is blurry during days as well.


I have been using this phone for almost 2 years, and I have never had any issues. And ever since the update a few months ago, I have started to have this painful issue. And I'm not the only one having this. I have reasons to believe this is a software issue. I truly hope Apple can address this in the next update.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 16, 2024 2:36 PM

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Dec 26, 2024 4:43 PM in response to blenton_

Hey, I had the same issue with my iPhone 12 mini after updating to iOS 18.1.1. Apple Support gave me the following instructions to force restart the phone, which worked for me (force restart is apparently different from turning the phone off and on again):


"-Press and quickly release the volume up button.

-Press and quickly release the volume down button.

-Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo (this takes around 10 seconds)."


I hope this works for you, too!

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