Perhaps there actually is a hardware issue (on select units) and Apple believes they can tweak the software on the bad units to the point of it not being noticeable anymore, thus avoiding a mass recall.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Fix for iPhone 14 Pro Camera Vibration Issue Coming Next Week
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
So I'm just gonna say it....
A software issue can cause hardware issues. If you don't understand how fragile the OIS systems are within a camera, I don't blame you, most people do not deal with cameras on a daily basis. But please do not spread false info on a forum.
This software issue could easily cause hardware issues with the phones optical image stabilization system which uses tiny mechanical pieces within the camera assembly to compensate for movement. The jarring shaking that is caused by this software issue could EASILY cause hardware issues.
Jury is still out on if people should replace their phones though. Will wait a few days and see.
iOS 16.0 - Bug for activating. IOS 16.0.1 (day one update required), IOS update 16.0.2 to resolve the vibration camera issue. IOS 16.1 gps bug… not a great start.
Probably only certain focus or lighting conditions cause this loop.
Is Apple also aware of their beta that is ruining GPS usage?
I agree.
Benefit is the Apple refurb store might get reburbished iPhone 14 inventory sooner than normal.
1. The cameras in the videos are clearly malfunctioning. Regardless of any software issues, they shouldn't be shaking like that. Difficult to imagine the shaking behavior ever to be in spec.
2. Not everyone can reproduce the issue (apparently).
Sure seems to point to defective hardware if you ask me.
For those who have no issue, have they tried the apps others have mentioned, or only the native camera app? If it's software I'm not sure I get how it can only affect some phones when those phones are the same hardware and running the same software?
New camera bump gives your phone “back” and now it’s showing it off and all you people can do is complain.
I am legitimately surprised that no one has dubbed this “shakegate” yet. 😜
I had this issue with the Chase banking app. The camera couldn't focus on the text on my driver's licence, and the phone started shaking its moneymaker.
Now, if I use the standard camera app to view the driver's licence on the screen (before taking a photo), and the phone is about 15cm above the licence, the text is not in focus unless I turn on macro mode. Is that right? Should it be able to focus on the text from that distance? Any closer and it's all a blur when not in macro mode.
Now, if I use the standard camera app to view the driver's licence on the screen (before taking a photo), and the phone is about 15cm above the licence, the text is not in focus unless I turn on macro mode. Is that right? Should it be able to focus on the text from that distance? Any closer and it's all a blur when not in macro mode.
Not all components come from one single manufacturer. They use multiple for each component.
Zero issues in Belgium with a Black 14 PM in ProCamera...
Maybe that's possible, but I've tried in different places/lighting and still had no problems.
Well I had said that the iOS 16 launch would be a dumpster fire, but these latest news stories be like “hold my beer.”
If you have a back-up phone, I suggest using that phone immediately.
if you do not have a back-up phone, I would suggest not using any 3rd party camera app until the software update is released. if you need to do banking deposits, I recommend gong to an ATM physically.
Once the software update is released, those affected can test to see if either A. the issue is resolved or B. The issue is mitigated but not 100% fixed.
All iPhone 14 models are within their 1-year warranty and those on Apple Care+ can get replacements. If you wish to return, you can do so. [Know that iPhone deliveries are set between Late Oct-Early Nov]
If you are on the iPhone Upgrade Program, I would recommend reaching out to Apple support to see if they can process a replacement while keeping you on the upgrade program.
if you do not have a back-up phone, I would suggest not using any 3rd party camera app until the software update is released. if you need to do banking deposits, I recommend gong to an ATM physically.
Once the software update is released, those affected can test to see if either A. the issue is resolved or B. The issue is mitigated but not 100% fixed.
All iPhone 14 models are within their 1-year warranty and those on Apple Care+ can get replacements. If you wish to return, you can do so. [Know that iPhone deliveries are set between Late Oct-Early Nov]
If you are on the iPhone Upgrade Program, I would recommend reaching out to Apple support to see if they can process a replacement while keeping you on the upgrade program.
It's an emergency in the sense that it's a problem that causes hardware damage. Your typical iPhone user does not read tech news sites and will not know there's a problem. Lots of people use Snapchat and such. This is going to cause millions of support calls/visits if it's not fixed fast.
Source? I mean, you must have some inside info the rest of us are dying to hear.
gg to those who wanted to "test" if they have the issue, now you have to force yourself to get a replacement and go through the entire process of getting a new phone. gl to those who choose to do so, here in Canada its backordered to November
Apple has developed a persistent problem with their culture of secrecy undermining software reliability upon release.
We've seen this with half-baked implementations of software that hinges on new hardware. From what we know about their approach, a small handful of developers get privileged access to test hardware to build out a feature and they're mostly silo'd from collaborative efforts with others in their domain. Only after the hardware becomes public information does the entire institution get their hands on it...and Apple ends up spending the next year's minor update cycle getting the feature up to snuff.
I suspect that this is a more serious rendition of this repetitive failing.
We've seen this with half-baked implementations of software that hinges on new hardware. From what we know about their approach, a small handful of developers get privileged access to test hardware to build out a feature and they're mostly silo'd from collaborative efforts with others in their domain. Only after the hardware becomes public information does the entire institution get their hands on it...and Apple ends up spending the next year's minor update cycle getting the feature up to snuff.
I suspect that this is a more serious rendition of this repetitive failing.
IF it is only happening with 3rd party apps then that is not a hardware issue.