Isn't this the same as as the camera re-focusing on a certain area in its view field? Mine does that to the front and back cameras. Or are you guys talking about something else?
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iPhone 4S - Front facing camera flickering?
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I corrected him on everything then he was like there's nothing to write as case problem. Then he insisted that the phone was just adjusting that's why it's that way. I'll come back to apple and find more evidences on this faulty cam. This is not consistent that's why when I came over and he took a look nothing was there for him to see since it was just tested inside the store. I won't stop till I get this fixed. Thanks for reply
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Yes we have the same issue. Was your fon got fixed?
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Yes i watched your vid and i was like whoa that's exactly what's happening on mine. What did you do did u get it replaced?
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Has anyone gotten any word FROM APPLE that this is a bug in software or defective hardware...or some other reason/excuse? This topic has been discussed on numerous boards by numerous people.
I have had this issue since the day I got my 4S (day it was released) but I rarely use FT...so I thought for awhile it was just a fluke. But now it's no longer 10% of my calls, it's more like 50% or higher.
Extremely annoying.
I have had this issue since the day I got my 4S (day it was released) but I rarely use FT...so I thought for awhile it was just a fluke. But now it's no longer 10% of my calls, it's more like 50% or higher.
Extremely annoying.
I didn't see a genius. I called AppleCare. They replaced my iPhone and the replacement works great.
With my issue, it was very easy to reproduce it. If I'd had to show it to an Apple rep, I could make it freeze, flicker and crash on demand. All it took was rapid light changes - I could put my phone under strong light, and use cardboard to repeatedly cover and uncover the front lens quickly. Within 30 seconds, it would turn purple, black, flicker, and then the camera app would just close.
For those having trouble convincing a genius, pick up the phone and call Apple. Or ask for a manager at the store. Yes, it will help if you can make it crash and flicker while you're there. If they say it's normal, do the same thing to a display unit to demonstrate that it's not normal.
With my issue, it was very easy to reproduce it. If I'd had to show it to an Apple rep, I could make it freeze, flicker and crash on demand. All it took was rapid light changes - I could put my phone under strong light, and use cardboard to repeatedly cover and uncover the front lens quickly. Within 30 seconds, it would turn purple, black, flicker, and then the camera app would just close.
For those having trouble convincing a genius, pick up the phone and call Apple. Or ask for a manager at the store. Yes, it will help if you can make it crash and flicker while you're there. If they say it's normal, do the same thing to a display unit to demonstrate that it's not normal.
This happens to mine. What happens if i get a replacement sent to me, what happens then? I have only exchanged at an apple store before
My 2nd or 3rd 4S replacement did this. I was SO pissed off because everything else was perfect. But everytime i would use the Front camera, it would start flickering black, and then freeze...and eventually crash.
I used it this way for about a week, then i started getting some wicked Predator colors. Like a video card artifacting from overheating.
Then i really had to take it to apple. No choice at that point. The Genius got a kick out of it.
I made a post about it a long time ago. Its not software, its a bad FFC.
Get it replaced!
I used it this way for about a week, then i started getting some wicked Predator colors. Like a video card artifacting from overheating.
Then i really had to take it to apple. No choice at that point. The Genius got a kick out of it.
I made a post about it a long time ago. Its not software, its a bad FFC.
Get it replaced!
yeah I am going at 5.30 to my local apple store, I am fed up of going to the genius bar as I love my iphone and have tons of stuff on it so having to redownload it will take all night lol
whats FFC
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Still have the same issues as per when I got it a few months back. Will drop into my local Apple store to see a genius bar member... any excuse to go into an Apple store 
I have this issue. I ignored it at first, but with the use of Facetime regularly as of late I can't do that anymore. I guess a trip to the Apple store is needed!
My iPhone 4S did this the other day. I rebooted the phone and it's been normal so far.. But I feel like there's a weird hardware issue lurking in there somewhere.
For those of you that Apple is sending a replacement to, I got my iPhone 4s 2 days ago and the front camera is blacking out with green lines across it...I called them and they won't send me a replacement...what did you say to them to get them to send you a replacement?
Ok well I have this problem as well but its not very common during FaceTime!
What I have gathered is that if I start the camera app and then switch to the front camera it does not happen.
It happens only during FaceTime!!! Looks like a software glitch or something.
What I have gathered is that if I start the camera app and then switch to the front camera it does not happen.
It happens only during FaceTime!!! Looks like a software glitch or something.
I wish i could post one of my photos that shows the black thingy on it. How can this thing go away?