Brand new 17 pro max camera rattle when screen touched

The camera module contains a floating optical image‑stabilization system (OIS) and autofocus mechanism.

These parts are designed to move freely when the phone is not actively using the camera. So, when you tap the back of the phone near the camera, you may hear a soft mechanical rattle.

Here is how to confirm it’s the normal OIS rattle and not a defect:

● Open the Camera app and gently tap the same area

→ Confirm the rattle disappears while the camera is active. This means the OIS is engaged and locked in place

● Close the Camera app and tap again

→ Confirm the rattle returns. This is normal behavior for the free‑floating OIS module

● If the rattle is extremely loud or sounds like something is loose, perform a Force Restart exactly as follows:

 • Press and quickly release Volume Up button

 • Press and quickly release Volume Down button

 • Hold the Side Button until the Apple Logo appears (It may take up to 20 seconds for the Apple Logo to appear)

→ Confirm the camera stabilizer resets normally

● If the rattle persists even while the camera is open, that is not normal and Please Contact Apple Support here 👉 https://support.apple.com/contact

Axel F.

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