Fix for iPhone 14 Pro Camera Vibration Issue Coming Next Week

[MacRumors]

Apple is aware of a bug that is causing the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max cameras to shake and vibrate, and a fix is set to come next week, according to an Apple spokesperson that spoke to MacRumors.

Following the release of the iPhone 14 Pro models, users noticed almost right away that there was a shaking issue with third-party camera apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. The bug causes the camera to vibrate uncontrollably, which results in noticeably shaky video.

The issue appears to be widespread given the number of complaints that we've seen so far. That Apple is able to address it in a software update confirms that it is indeed a software issue and isn't something related to the hardware.

Apple's own Camera app is not affected by the vibration bug, and it is a problem limited to third-party apps. At the current time, there is no workaround and iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max users should avoid using the camera in apps like Instagram and TikTok until Apple is able to address the issue next week.

Article Link: Fix for iPhone 14 Pro Camera Vibration Issue Coming Next Week

 

[hovscorpion12]

Nooo. My iPhone can't tweark no more.

 

[iPhoneFan5349]

So the ones that got the shaking thing should replace anyway because they damaged it right?

 

[hovscorpion12]

So the ones that got the shaking thing should replace anyway because they damaged it right?

No. It's a software issue, not a hardware problem. It will be fixed next week

 

[mikethemartian]

So the ones that got the shaking thing should replace anyway because they damaged it right?

Well since they can’t be sure if it caused permanent damage it is probably safer to exchange it while they can.

 

[B-Mc-C]

Last night an AppleCare senior engineer told me my phone needed to be replaced. He said he would have to transfer me to sales. Sales said they were setting up a return and replacement. I said they can charge my card for the new phone so that I can send this phone back once I receive the replacement. They said all they could do was send me a return label for my phone and once they receive it, a new order would be placed at the back of the line. She said I would be without a phone for about 6 weeks and am I ready to proceed. I told her that is not going to work for obvious reasons, and she offered to transfer me back to AppleCare. Luke Miani already said his camera’s auto focus was permanently broken from this. I don’t know if I trust a software fix after AppleCare senior engineer already said my phone had to be replaced. I ordered a new phone and will return this one.

 

[iPhoneFan5349]

Last night an AppleCare senior engineer told me my phone needed to be replaced. He said he would have to transfer me to sales. Sales said they were setting up a return and replacement. I said they can charge my card for the new phone so that I can send this phone back once I receive the replacement. They said all they could do was send me a return label for my phone and once they receive it, a new order would be placed at the back of the line. She said I would be without a phone for about 6 weeks and am I ready to proceed. I told her that is not going to work for obvious reasons, and she offered to transfer me back to AppleCare. Luke Miani already said his camera’s auto focus was permanently broken from this. I don’t know if I trust a software fix after AppleCare senior engineer already said my phone had to be replaced. I ordered a new phone and will return this one.

Oh that’s actually a good idea. I can order a new one and just ask for a reimbursement

 

[F23]

Thanks Tim

 

[iPhoneFan5349]

No. It's a software issue, not a hardware problem. It will be fixed next week

A software issue that caused a hardware problem. So I’m pretty sure we already broke them.

 

[ShadowJulian]

No. It's a software issue, not a hardware problem. It will be fixed next week

Yeah. A software issue causing hardware problems. It’s not said that no damage has been caused.

 

[spcopsmac21]

So the ones that got the shaking thing should replace anyway because they damaged it right?

Yea I see a massive recall incoming.

 

[Reeneman]

Apple can fix everything with software

 

[jarman92]

A software issue that caused a hardware problem. So I’m pretty sure we already broke them.

Depends how long you let it go on for. I’d say most people stopped it immediately and won’t have issues, versus the people who let it go on for minutes while they made videos.

But either way it’ll be covered by AppleCare for at least the first year, and likely by a repair program if Apple sees a lot of damaged phones.

 

[JPack]

Pretty sure the camera voice coil motor wasn't designed to emulate a Taptic Engine. If your iPhone did this, I'd return and replace for sure.

One second of vibration is probably equivalent to something like 1,000 autofocus photos.

 

[gigatoaster]

I’m confused. It’s software related but the issue seems hardware. That’s some next level hardware/software integration, better than Dynamic Island, indeed.

 

[spcopsmac21]

Last night an AppleCare senior engineer told me my phone needed to be replaced. He said he would have to transfer me to sales. Sales said they were setting up a return and replacement. I said they can charge my card for the new phone so that I can send this phone back once I receive the replacement. They said all they could do was send me a return label for my phone and once they receive it, a new order would be placed at the back of the line. She said I would be without a phone for about 6 weeks and am I ready to proceed. I told her that is not going to work for obvious reasons, and she offered to transfer me back to AppleCare. Luke Miani already said his camera’s auto focus was permanently broken from this. I don’t know if I trust a software fix after AppleCare senior engineer already said my phone had to be replaced. I ordered a new phone and will return this one.

Yea there will be a massive replacement plan upcoming. Imagine the millions of 14 and 14PM that have been shipped out already with exactly this issue.
All of my images taken with the main 48mp camera are blurry. I haven't experienced the clicking yet but my phone heats up very fast once using the camera app.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

A software bumper case

 

[VineRider]

Fortunately, I have not used my camera other than in the Camera app. I have turned off camera access for all apps in the privacy settings until we get the fix next week.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I hope those with a hardware fault due to this problem get a replacement like @JPack suggested.

I am so glad I don't do social media and avoided this potential problem.

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

So a possible hardware damaging software problem will be addressed next week? Seems like it should be a little more urgent?

 

[bobcomer]

I'm pretty shocked about the 14 not being better battery-wise, Apple said it was. (a little anyway)

 

[michael31986]

If you only had it for a few seconds why replace it.

 

[Tijdelijk]

How do I know if the 2 seconds of this horrible sound harmed the unit????

 

[Moccasin]

My phone had this problem briefly in a banking app when photographing ID. It works fine in the main camera app. No plan to return it.

 

[Orizaba]

I guess I got lucky? I don't have this issue on my 14 Pro Max...