iOS 11.2.1 Fixes Autofocus Issue Some iPhone X, 8, and 8 Plus Users Experienced After iOS 11.2

[MacRumors]

The iOS 11.2.1 update released this morning appears to address an ongoing camera focus issue that some iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus users began experiencing following the release of iOS 11.2.

According to affected users, the camera was not able to focus properly when attempting to capture an image. The camera either shifted continually between the two lenses of the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 Plus, or refused to focus entirely. From MacRumors reader Nixie:

Hello there, was wondering if anyone have this issue too, when on iOS 11.2 the camera isnt able to get in focus, the lense just go back and forth indefinetly. Restored back to 11.1.2 and the issue is gone, updated back as new iPhone on 11.2 issue is there. So this looks like a software problem. Anybody with the same problem?

Resetting, restarting, and changing camera settings did not address the issue, but downgrading to iOS 11.1.2 did, suggesting it was caused by a bug in iOS 11.2.

MacRumors readers on Twitter and the forums who were experiencing the problem have said that installing iOS 11.2.1 has resolved the autofocus issue.

iOS 11.2.1 is available as a free download that can accessed by going to Settings --> General --> Software Update. In addition to fixing the autofocus issue, iOS 11.2.1 also re-enables remote access for shared users of the Home app, which Apple disabled last week to address a major HomeKit vulnerability.

Article Link: iOS 11.2.1 Fixes Autofocus Issue Some iPhone X, 8, and 8 Plus Users Experienced After iOS 11.2

 

[Baymowe335]

Can they fix the issue of washing out a bright background in selfie mode?

 

[wolfshades]

All of these required updates are annoying. Apple's QA folk need to get their act together. Is there a problem in that department?

 

[iapplelove]

I have a few small bugs going on in my iPhone X.

Sometimes my battery usage reads same as standby. Also when in WiFi calling my AT&T WiFi animation stoped scrolling.

Nit picky bugs but hoping a fix none the less.

 

[btrach144]

So then the update did more than fix the homekit remote issue. How many other bug fixes did Apple sneak in?

 

[rimcrazy]

How about fixing the freaking iTunes player ALWAYS showing up on my lock screen. This just started with 11.2 at least for me. Nothing makes it go away. I don't need it, don't want it and it's blocking messages I'd prefer to see.

 

[theheadguy]

I hope this fixes the app icon arrangement issues, which was NOT fixed in the last update as Apple had claimed.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I was wondering. I tried to take a picture, and couldn't get my 8+ to focus. I had to touch the image area a few times, and it finally seemed to focus. It did seem odd. I even checked the lens to see if it were something on it. Good to know it wasn't me. It's Apple Quality unControl...

 

[DisNerd]

I'm good on focus, but my desk lamp is a phillips hue bulb, and I get vertical lines if I try to take a picture of something on my desk due to some sort of camera vs light refresh phasing

 

[citysnaps]

So then the update did more than fix the homekit remote issue. How many other bug fixes did Apple sneak in?

As many as possible, I hope. Hat tip to Apple for the updates.

 

[Tubamajuba]

All of these required updates are annoying. Apple's QA folk need to get their act together. Is there a problem in that department?

They're absolutely having QA issues right now, but I'd rather have more updates than no updates at this point.

 

[timothyabbott]

I haven’t really used the camera on my X much until a recently holiday and I started to worry because the photos were very hit and miss. Some where amazing and some brightly lit scenarios looked like they were taken on a 3GS at best. Hope this fixes it...

 

[scrapesleon]

I was wondering how my camera look good all of a sudden

 

[Bryan Bowler]

Fix your poo Apple!!

 

[SAIRUS]

All of these required updates are annoying. Apple's QA folk need to get their act together. Is there a problem in that department?

I think it’s a general communication issue going on. I’d probably blame management.

 

[now i see it]

And just about around July, most of the bugarama called iOS 11 will, for the most part be ironed out and it will be a passable OS - but that sigh of relief won't last long- cuz iOS 12 will soon drop and the hell will start all over again.

 

[s15119]

Good work on Apple's part with regular updates and improvements - it's one of the reason they are the most successful companies in history.

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

Didn't have this issue, although good to know it's fixed.

However is Apple not going to address front speaker crackle at anywhere near high volume/ringtone?
I guess I'll wait till Jan, if not, then just might have to take it in for a replacement.

 

[JDW]

Yes, but does 11.2.1 restore my battery life to what it was prior to my having installed 11.2? With 11.2, I only get 3 hours 45 minutes of usable battery life. I have friends who've told me the same after installing 11.2 on their iPhone 7's.

 

[sleepyking]

Yes, but does 11.2.1 restore my battery life to what it was prior to my having installed 11.2? With 11.2, I only get 3 hours 45 minutes of usable battery life. I have friends who've told me the same after installing 11.2 on their iPhone 7's.

I hope this to be the case.
My X battery with 11.2 is atrocious compared to before

 

[Avieshek]

If this is Tim Cook's Apple, Oh my..

 

[Tech198]

"According to affected users, the camera was not able to focus properly when attempting to capture an image."

haha.. iPhone suffers from dizzy-ness

 

[_Refurbished_]

I’ve had this issue since 11.0. Glad it was fixed. Was not introduced in 11.2.

 

[Da Hurdler]

I thought this was only happening my phone. Great job apple.
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Didn't have this issue, although good to know it's fixed.

However is Apple not going to address front speaker crackle at anywhere near high volume/ringtone?
I guess I'll wait till Jan, if not, then just might have to take it in for a replacement.

I work for one of the major cell phone carriers & can confirm theirs been a lot of phones doing it.

 

[prism]

So...on the iPhone 8 it refuses to focus entirely???