Does #crescentgate still exist? (POLL)

[teknikal90]

If you have a new-ish iPhone 6/6plus (bought in 2015) do you have this issue?
Has Apple fixed this manufacturing mishap?

 

[ardchoille50]

I bought my iPhone 6 in April of 2015 and I do not have this issue. Maybe it's just me, but this appears to be one of those issues that is rather easy to ignore.. I don't much care what the camera looks like so long as it works as advertised.

 

[CYKBC]

It's not easy to ignore. It's clearly visible and potentially blocks the front facing camera. The camera pal.

 

[ardchoille50]

It's not easy to ignore. It's clearly visible and potentially blocks the front facing camera. The camera pal.

Well, blocking the front camera would indeed keep it from working as advertised. In that case I would be returning it for an exchange.

 

[CYKBC]

Even if it doesn't it looks horrible. Check the sixes at the Apple Store. More than half of them will have the defect. Really sucks for Apple fans.

 

[netsped]

I bought my iPhone 6 a week ago and it doesn't show this. According to the serial number, it was manufactured on mid February (week 6).

 

[AlphaHumanus]

Didn't know this was a thing. I can see a tiny crescent. Oh well.

 

[CYKBC]

Mine showed up after a couple of months. Bought new at Apple Store.

 

[joeblow7777]

This is why sometimes it is not a good idea to visit such forums. I've had my 6 for six months now and never even heard of this issue before, let alone noticed it. But now I will always see it on my phone. Thanks!

Ah well. I don't really care though. It has not interfered with the camera as far as I can tell.

 

[teknikal90]

183 views and 3 votes hahah

 

[Cergman]

183 views and 3 votes hahah

Got this as a replacement device about a month ago. The problem is certainly still occurring.

 

[ChinaRye]

I have the launch batch 6 Plus and no crescent for me.

 

[firedept]

Bought my 6 on launch day and no issue.

 

[blcfla]

Silver 6 bought in November-ish of 2014, no issues with it.

 

[imagineadam]

Yup. 3/5 I've had have it including my current one that developed it over time. Sent back 4 total for various screen uniformity issues plus the FaceTime camera issues. After 3 replacements with issues they ended up sending me a brand new sealed one and it too has the FaceTime issue. I've given up for now and I'll send this one back at the end of warranty and hope for one that isn't defective. Never had any problems with my 4, 5 or iPad 4. Only the 6.

 

[decafjava]

Space grey 6 obtained in November 2014 and no issues with the camera.

 

[eelw]

I never followed the original discussion. But did the foam ever obstruct the camera for anyone? Or has it remained a cosmetic issue the entire time?

 

[ucfgrad93]

Maybe it's just me, but this appears to be one of those issues that is rather easy to ignore.. I don't much care what the camera looks like so long as it works as advertised.

Agreed, as long as the camera works this "issue" wouldn't bother me.

 

[venomgt95]

I held a Space Grey iPhone 6 that was on display at my local Wal-Mart and that camera thing was the first thing i noticed when i picked it up. I just kinda chucked.

 

[darngooddesign]

I can't tell if there is a crescent so I just made sure my camera works.

 

[jkel777]

Got a replacement 6 Plus back in either late March or early April (can't remember the exact date) and just noticed this last week. Didn't really think much of it, but I'm kinda relieved I'm not alone. It's not a big deal to me as long as it doesn't affect the functionality of the front-facing camera.

Also of note, I don't believe my original 6 Plus bought on launch day had this issue.

 

[Medic311]

i purchased an iPhone 6 in June 2015. starting back in Dec i experienced the issue. i took it into an apple store and they diagnosed it has "mis-aligned front facing camera", it was actually a pull down option on their diagnostic program. they replaced the screen (and thus the camera). they added in the notes that if it happens again, they would just replace the phone. well back in April it happened again. i went in and they refused to replace the phone despite them putting it in the notes. i said ok fine. so they replaced the screen again. well starting this week it's happening again. i went into the apple store this morning and they said they are refusing to replace the screen and are refusing to replace the phone and it is cosmetic in nature and if i wanted it replaced then i would have to pay an apple care deductible. wtf?

i spoke with a manager and said i am getting replacement screen + camera assemblies that are defective, over and over again. something is obviously wrong and despite the original genius tech agreeing to a replacement next time it happens, i have been agreeing with screen replacements. i said enough is enough. the manager read through the notes and confirmed the previous tech's comments. she said the best she can do is another screen replacement.

so i am on the 3rd screen replacement in 6 months for the same "crescent gate" issue. so yes, the issue is still around even with their replacement screens.

 

[willmtaylor]

Your poll is flawed.

I did buy a phone there and it did have the crescent, but with my latest screen/LCD replacement, it hasn't returned.

 

[rzc16512]

Got the iPhone 6 in Nov 2014 and had the crescent issue within a month but it didn't seem to affect pictures. Screen replaced in Sept 2015 due to cracks and the crescent came back about 2 months later. Got the 6S November 2015 and no crescent yet.

 

[zorinlynx]

DAMNIT PEOPLE. I got my iPhone 6 on release weekend a year and a half ago and I would never have known about this "defect" if ya'll hadn't pointed it out. Now I'll see it all the time.

It doesn't seem to impact operation so I'll probably get over it.. but... why did I have to read this post??