Why is my iPhone camera blurry after the iOS 18.5 update?

My iPhone automatically updated to iOS 18.5, and now my back camera does not take clear photos; it is all blurry and will not focus on anything. I took off my camera screen protector, hoping that would help, and even restarted my phone multiple times, but nothing. I have only had this new phone for a few months now. Is there anything I can do to fix it, or do I have to wait until another update comes around and hope it fixes it?



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on May 30, 2025 6:16 PM

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May 30, 2025 6:41 PM in response to musiclover5544

You just described a possible hardware failure that occurred just after a software update.


While this is unfortunate, it is not uncommon.

However, only an Apple Genius can review the cause and provide a complete solution.


Therefore, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Repair Request.



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧



Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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