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iPhone 5 - Dust and dead pixels

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mdwsta4

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Jul 23, 2007
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Taking a picture today I noticed what looked like sensor dust on my iphone. At first I thought perhaps it was lint, a smudge, or maybe a dried rain drop. After thorough cleaning, it was still there! Is it possible that there's sensor dust? Odder still is that I haven't noticed it until now and I've had one since released. I would hope there's not space enough around the lens to allow dust in like a DSLR or other ILC.

Anyone else encounter this problem?

While doing some testing, I also noticed what appeared to be a cluster of dead/stuck pixels. They don't look like a typical dead/stuck pixel, at least nothing I'm used to on a camera, but it's noticeable in photos.


Here is an example of both
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itjw

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Dec 20, 2011
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mdwsta4 said:
Taking a picture today I noticed what looked like sensor dust on my iphone. At first I thought perhaps it was lint, a smudge, or maybe a dried rain drop. After thorough cleaning, it was still there! Is it possible that there's sensor dust? Odder still is that I haven't noticed it until now and I've had one since released. I would hope there's not space enough around the lens to allow dust in like a DSLR or other ILC.

Anyone else encounter this problem?

While doing some testing, I also noticed what appeared to be a cluster of dead/stuck pixels. They don't look like a typical dead/stuck pixel, at least nothing I'm used to on a camera, but it's noticeable in photos.


Here is an example of both
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Return it. They will give you a working model.

Apple is great when rare stuff like this happens.
 
Jalopybox

Jalopybox

macrumors 6502a
Nov 13, 2012
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Yeah, I have seen at least 5 phones with this prob. Apple will replace it no problem.
 
M

mdwsta4

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Jul 23, 2007
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I'll call up the Apple store to ensure they have replacements. Downside, of course, is that I'll have to order new skins. Hate having to do that.
 
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kendu2412

macrumors regular
Sep 14, 2012
146
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Fairfield CA
My iPhone 5 got alot than you , just took it to Apple Store yesterday and they replaced for me a brand new one( not refurbished )

Just tell them you want to check serial number before they open the box for replacement iPhone. If you check and pop up : PLEASE ACTIVE YOUR IPHONE ...... That will be brand new

If checked and see that is activated . That will be refurbished :)

Link: https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do
 
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b0bab0i

macrumors regular
Jan 10, 2012
155
2
Same happened to my phone, I'm gonna bring it in for a swap.
 

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pnoyblazed

pnoyblazed

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Mar 1, 2008
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I have one small spec of dust in the camera housing.. however, it does not impact my photos. If it gets worse, I will definitely get it checked out
 
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