Strange purple spot showing up on pics

[StefInk]

Hello,

I just noticed today that there is a small purple-ish smudge showing up when I take photos with my iPhone 5. I've cleaned the lens with a microfiber cloth several times but the spot doesn't go away. It does, however, go away when you switch the camera to video mode.

I circled the mysterious spot in both pics here so you can see what I mean.

Any idea what this could be? I have a Genius Bar appointment Sunday afternoon but would like it fix it myself if possible. I take a lot of pictures and it is so distracting to see this on every one.

Thanks!

Stef

 

[DanielCoffey]

It will be a dust speck on the camera sensor under the lens. You will need to ask Apple to get ti cleaned or replaced for you.

 

[StefInk]

Thanks for the reply! I took it in today and they swapped the phone out for a new one; said it was a lens hardware issue.