iPhone 8/Plus My 4 days old iPhone 8 Plus and dust inside camera lens without reason

[Oyukis]

I purchased this 256Gb iPhone 8 plus 256Gb in Chile, where I live, It was until today that I saw those little particles and tried using a microfiber cloth(those for glasses) and nothing, I called to the 1-800-MY-APPLE and since I live in a country where there's no official Apple store/repair center now I'm stuck with it, my OCD drives me crazy, now i'm looking at the phone every time looking for any other imperfection, everything seems to be perfect but this stupid particle inside, I don't want it to be a problem later on, I need my phone running perfect until iPhone XII because I'm the type of person who switches every two years, but I'm wondering if this is normal or not normal, anyone else has this issue? or am I alone in this situation? I use a case on it since day 2.

Thanks in advance for reading.​

 

[unibility]

14-Day rule. Return & Exchange.

 

[Oyukis]

14-Day rule. Return & Exchange.

Sadly doesn't apply to my country, I need to travel to the US or a country where they have an Apple center, also I took it to where I bought it and basically washed their hands telling me that's not a reason for exchange.....It needs to be a battery problem, or screen, or camera unresponsive but not a "cosmetic" thing

 

[unibility]

Sadly doesn't apply to my country, I need to travel to the US or a country where they have an Apple center, also I took it to where I bought it and basically washed their hands telling me that's not a reason for exchange.....It needs to be a battery problem, or screen, or camera unresponsive but not a "cosmetic" thing

Oh gosh.

 

[Polaroid]

Sadly doesn't apply to my country, I need to travel to the US or a country where they have an Apple center, also I took it to where I bought it and basically washed their hands telling me that's not a reason for exchange.....It needs to be a battery problem, or screen, or camera unresponsive but not a "cosmetic" thing

That a not a cosmetic issue, they are B'sing you.

 

[Matthew.H]

That a not a cosmetic issue, they are B'sing you.

Yep. dust shouldn't get in the camera. If it does then it's a manufacture issue not cosmetic. Does the particle affect pictures taken OP?

 

[CreamEggBear]

You have every right to request a replacement. However, it seems like you have issues with the retailer. Stand your ground and good luck!

 

[praterkeith]

Keep calling Apple. Even email Tim Cook.

 

[yang88she]

had this issue on a 5 or 5s, out of warranty and the apple store replaced it with no questions asked. sorry, my experience was in the states, wish you luck as the apple rep stated that it was a defect

 

[Oyukis]

Yep. dust shouldn't get in the camera. If it does then it's a manufacture issue not cosmetic. Does the particle affect pictures taken OP?

No, pictures are taken perfectly but every time I see the camera it triggers my OCD, I want my device clean not with unknown particles

 

[Billymac19]

I purchased this 256Gb iPhone 8 plus 256Gb in Chile, where I live, It was until today that I saw those little particles and tried using a microfiber cloth(those for glasses) and nothing, I called to the 1-800-MY-APPLE and since I live in a country where there's no official Apple store/repair center now I'm stuck with it, my OCD drives me crazy, now i'm looking at the phone every time looking for any other imperfection, everything seems to be perfect but this stupid particle inside, I don't want it to be a problem later on, I need my phone running perfect until iPhone XII because I'm the type of person who switches every two years, but I'm wondering if this is normal or not normal, anyone else has this issue? or am I alone in this situation? I use a case on it since day 2.
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I had the same exact thing! I have applecare plus so did online chat and did the express replacement, fyi

 

[lsutigerfan1976]

It may be a new filter Apple is trying! lol kidding!

 

[neonrt89]

I purchased this 256Gb iPhone 8 plus 256Gb in Chile, where I live, It was until today that I saw those little particles and tried using a microfiber cloth(those for glasses) and nothing, I called to the 1-800-MY-APPLE and since I live in a country where there's no official Apple store/repair center now I'm stuck with it, my OCD drives me crazy, now i'm looking at the phone every time looking for any other imperfection, everything seems to be perfect but this stupid particle inside, I don't want it to be a problem later on, I need my phone running perfect until iPhone XII because I'm the type of person who switches every two years, but I'm wondering if this is normal or not normal, anyone else has this issue? or am I alone in this situation? I use a case on it since day 2.
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It’s water proof and DUST proof. So no dust should be in there. Tell them that!

 

[maka344]

It’s a warranty job, contact Apple directly for a replacement.

 

[Oyukis]

As the title suggests, I want to know how can I check if it affects my camera or not, what kind of picture do I have to take to see if it shows? Thanks in advance.

 

[BigJohno]

As the title suggests, I want to know how can I check if it affects my camera or not, what kind of picture do I have to take to see if it shows? Thanks in advance.

I have the same thing on mine. I don’t see anything. Try holding it up and taking a shot of the blue sky or white wall. Something that doesn’t have texture and a consultant color.

 

[Oyukis]

I have the same thing on mine. I don’t see anything. Try holding it up and taking a shot of the blue sky or white wall. Something that doesn’t have texture and a consultant color.

Thanks, I'll try that ASAP

 

[orev]

Which of those dust particles is actually inside? You have a lot on there. Dust will only affect the image quality if it's actually in the lens/sensor area, the 2 smallest black circles in your picture.

 

[Oyukis]

Which of those dust particles is actually inside? You have a lot on there. Dust will only affect the image quality if it's actually in the lens/sensor area, the 2 smallest black circles in your picture.

just look at the tiny ones near the main camera and one in the telephoto one. They are different than the rest, the others are easily removed by using a microfiber cloth.

 

[orev]

The one on the left is fine. The one on the right is mostly off to the side so probably not a big deal. I'd take it to an Apple store if you have one around and see what they say. I would think something like that is covered under warranty.

 

[Oyukis]

The one on the left is fine. The one on the right is mostly off to the side so probably not a big deal. I'd take it to an Apple store if you have one around and see what they say. I would think something like that is covered under warranty.

I can live with them, do you think they'll affect the quality or something? by looking at the position they're placed do you think it's necessary to request a refund/exchange?

 

[alphaod]

The distance of the dust to the sensor is so close is there no way for the camera is physically focus on the dust, therefore it cannot affect image quality.

If you go online and look up videos of people who put a pencil or pen in front of their DSLR camera the image is actually not obstructed at all.

That said you can probably get the phone exchange assuming there is no drop damage and the like.

 

[Oyukis]

The distance of the dust to the sensor is so close is there no way for the camera is physically focus on the dust, therefore it cannot affect image quality.

If you go online and look up videos of people who put a pencil or pen in front of their DSLR camera the image is actually not obstructed at all.

That said you can probably get the phone exchange assuming there is no drop damage and the like.

Can't get the phone exchange bought it from a reseller in Central America, have no receipt of purchase...I'm fukd

 

[Sorig]

If that particle of dust made its way in there then that means there's a hole somewhere on the phone and more dust is going to find its way in. Also water could get inside.

This is not a cosmetic issue. Demand a replacement.

 

[Oyukis]

If that particle of dust made its way in there then that means there's a hole somewhere on the phone and more dust is going to find its way in. Also water could get inside.

This is not a cosmetic issue. Demand a replacement.

I don't have a proof of purchase, nothing, I'm fried, Do you think without a Proof of purchase something can be done? I went to the store where I bought it and they told me they don't have the official paper or anything, they are just responsible for any battery replacement and such but not on "cosmetic" so I'm worried here, I want to exchange but no Proof of purchase and that saddens me