What is that inside the ambient light sensor?

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What is that inside the ambient light sensor?

Guys, any idea what could this shiny metal or dot (or a part of scheme) inside the ambient light sensor be?? Indicated by arrow in photo.

Posted on Nov 12, 2018 10:54 AM

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Answer 1

ChrisJ4203

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Nov 13, 2018 1:55 PM in response to elmirfrombaku

Giulio has asked that I take a look at this. I have an XS Silver, and previously had an iPhone X, also in Silver. When looking at mine, and I have to look with a strong flashlight shining on it, I can see the area that you indicate, but I don't really find mine to be that shiny. I suspect it is part of where the sensor is connected. Are you experiencing some problem with the device? If not, I wouldn't consider it something to worry about.

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ProustGiulio

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Nov 12, 2018 1:23 PM in response to elmirfrombaku

We can't diagnose that kind of issue remotely, sorry.

Have your device inspected at your most convenient Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider:

Apple - Find Locations - Location Selector

Regards

Giulio

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Answer 3

ChrisJ4203

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Nov 14, 2018 8:25 AM in response to elmirfrombaku

You're welcome. I believe it is just how the part is designed, and how it appears. Again, as long as the device is working fine, I would not concern yourself with it. Enjoy your iPhone.

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Answer 4

Nov 12, 2018 9:51 PM in response to ProustGiulio

Hi Giulio,

Unfortunately no any Authorized Apple Support Provider nearby.

I have been investigating that issue last 3 months and I have to say that too many X and XS models have the same shiny metal/dot inside the ambient light sensor (at the right corner). My concern is why not all X and XS models have it? I had X space grey without it, then I switched to X Silver (it was first time when I noticed it inside the sensor and though it is a defect hence I switched to XS). Last month I bought a XS Gold model and observed the same.

I can't understand why not all models have it.

Best Regards,
Elmir

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ProustGiulio

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Nov 13, 2018 1:15 AM in response to elmirfrombaku

Hi Elmir,

Unfortunately I don't own any of the models you indicated (X-XS), so I can't make any comparison.

I will ask some friends of mine (who own such models) to check their devices' sensors.

After investigating about that, I'll keep you informed.

But if the ambient sensor on your iPhone XS is working fine, I wouldn't be so worried.

Thanks and regards

Giulio

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Answer 6

Nov 14, 2018 4:45 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

Hi Chris,

Thanks for taking time and checking it up. I have been contacting other X, XS and XS Max users as well, and honestly most of them have it and most don't have it. The fact that some users confirm the existing of the subject part in the ambient light sensor and some users don't makes me confuse and curious.

Phone is working perfectly fine. I never experienced any issues with the sensors on my X (which had that dot) and XS (current phone).

Regards,

Elmir

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