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iPhone 7 Plus Camera Freeze

So, Ive had the same issue with my 6S Plus where you would open the camera app and the screen would be one big blur then after about 10 seconds or so the screen turns black then will eventually focus. I traded in 3 phones and every other phone eventually had the same issue. I found this beyond upsetting to miss so many photo opportunities when because of this issue. I could not wait to get rid of this phone and get the new iPhone 7 Plus considering all the hype of its camera. Well, same exact issue all over again! At least half the time I open the camera it freezes to a blurry screen and eventually turns black causing me to miss photos again. I cant imagine that Apple which spends so much time marketing the camera can have this problem on two generations of phones now. I love Apple products and have everything Apple but this is starting to really become beyond upsetting! Im scared to return it because I most likely will have the same issue with the next one so not sure what to do, is it fair to accept a camera that freezes for about 10-15 seconds most times its opened? Would love to hear how many other people have this same issue. Appreciated!

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Oct 7, 2016 8:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2016 6:03 PM

i have this problem also with my iphone 7plus. what should we do now?

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Oct 13, 2016 2:03 PM in response to Harvj

I am having the same issue with my camera. Even closing and reopening today did not seem to help. Checked for a software update and there was nothing new. It is quite frustrating because I use my phone and camera a lot for work and this is quite a inconvenience, now I will have to bring my old digital camera with to meetings in the case this keeps happening. 😕 Hope this problem is fixed with upcoming software installs.

Nov 22, 2016 5:16 AM in response to Harvj

I have an Iphone 7 Plus and have had the same problem ever since I got it 3 weeks ago. I thought the problem would go away but it happens 95% of the time and I constantly miss photo opportunities. I just went to my camera to take a picture and it happened again. I did this 5 times and every time I closed the app, and tried again the same result. I also have issues during facetime where the person I am facetiming says I keep freezing or can't hear me.


I am going back to the Apple Store at the weekend to discuss it with them.

Mar 8, 2017 6:17 AM in response to Harvj

I've been experiencing the same problems on my iPhone 7 plus since November, it's March. We've done everything including completely wiping/rebooting the device and starting brand new which is really inconvenient and aggravating when it does nothing. My FaceTime also is messed up and I can't use it. I've been to the Apple Store/Genius Bar three times with the last one resulting in a replacement device. Within a day it was doing the exact same thing. I'm beyond exhausted and disheartened. I called them to let them know I'm still having the problems but I don't really see a fix for it anytime soon. Bummer. 😟

Apr 16, 2017 10:42 PM in response to JevaughnGrey

Same with me.

I have do anything, including upgrade to ios 10.3.1, but the camera is often freeze.

Seems apple doesn't care about this, since it already happens for several months without any solution.

So, my own solutions are;

1. Do not use iphone camera software. Use any other camera software (360 or other), that maybe cannot act as simple and quick as apple camera, but they are also good.

2. Prepare to change all my phone (and other ios system). In case they STILL do not take care this problem.


Peter

iphone 7 plus - jet black

May 17, 2017 5:40 AM in response to p3t3r8

Same with me.

I have do anything, including upgrade to ios 10.3.1, but the camera is often freeze.

Seems apple doesn't care about this, since it already happens for several months without any solution.

So, my own solutions are;

1. Do not use iphone camera software. Use any other camera software (360 or other), that maybe cannot act as simple and quick as apple camera, but they are also good.

2. Prepare to change all my phone (and other ios system). In case they STILL do not take care this problem.


Peter

iphone 7 plus - jet black


UPDATE


I have contact the apple support, and found that they are really professional and friendly. They suggest me to update the iOS firmware to the 10.3.2.

After I update, my iPhone's camera back normal again.

Problem solved.

THank you apple :-)


SO, if you got the same 'camera freeze' problem, try to update your iOS.

if it still not solve your problem, you may try to contact Apple support.

Apple support is amazing, and they really do care to our problem.

iPhone 7 Plus Camera Freeze

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