iPhone 5 - Dust and dead pixels

mdwsta4 · Dec 17, 2012, 07:07 PM

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

itjw · Dec 17, 2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mdwsta4

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 · Dec 17, 2012, 07:14 PM

Yeah, I have seen at least 5 phones with this prob. Apple will replace it no problem.

mdwsta4 · Dec 17, 2012, 07:22 PM

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.

kendu2412 · Dec 17, 2012, 07:43 PM

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

Jordan921 · Dec 17, 2012, 07:55 PM

Yea they'll replace that without a problem.

b0bab0i · Dec 20, 2012, 01:24 PM

Same happened to my phone, I'm gonna bring it in for a swap.

unknownbeing · Dec 20, 2012, 04:17 PM

I have both dust and chips under my lens. I also have dead pixels and if I push down on the left side of the screen it clicks.

pnoyblazed · Dec 20, 2012, 04:30 PM

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

Dec 17, 2012, 07:07 PM	#1
mdwsta4 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	iPhone 5 - Dust and dead pixels 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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Dec 17, 2012, 07:43 PM	#5
kendu2412 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: 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 __________________ 16 Gb iPhone 5 ( black&white ), the new iPad white LTE 32Gb, Macbook Pro 2010, Macbook Air 2011, Airport Extreme Base Station
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Dec 17, 2012, 07:55 PM	#6
Jordan921 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area	Yea they'll replace that without a problem. __________________ Unlocked Black iPhone 5 32gb AT&T, 13.3" MacBook Air 1.86GHZ 4GB Ram 128GB SSD
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Dec 20, 2012, 01:24 PM	#7
b0bab0i macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2012	Same happened to my phone, I'm gonna bring it in for a swap. Attached Thumbnails
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Dec 20, 2012, 04:17 PM	#8
unknownbeing macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York	I have both dust and chips under my lens. I also have dead pixels and if I push down on the left side of the screen it clicks. __________________ iPhone 5, My website:http://ahelpern.com/ My Gaming Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Team20LP
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Dec 17, 2012, 07:14 PM	#3
Jalopybox macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	Yeah, I have seen at least 5 phones with this prob. Apple will replace it no problem.
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Dec 17, 2012, 07:22 PM	#4
mdwsta4 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	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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Dec 20, 2012, 04:30 PM	#9
pnoyblazed macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manhattan	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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