Recently my iPhone’s (7S) camera has been very shaky. I haven’t been able to take a picture in a couple weeks, and now when I open the camera, I can hear/see the camera shaking.

A little YouTube search taught me that putting a magnet near it will hold the camera steady long enough to take a picture, but I’m wondering... is there a less trashy solution?

Is it worth it to get the camera replaced at one of the iPhone repair shops / doing it myself or should I just buy a new one on Swappa or something similar?

I will likely just replace the phone, but if anyone has had any success in an easy solution, I’m all ears. FWIW I’ve noticed camera issues (waves) for at least 6 months now. Thanks

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Posted by HOGS

Crossett

Member since Oct 2003

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Posted on 10/2/19 at 9:58 pm to emboslice

My iPhone 6s camera did the same thing. It’s really easy to the replace a new camera with the help of YouTube. But you must also buy the tool kit comes with the small screwdrivers & such around $10. I also used the tool kit to replace my battery one time. Just pointers use good lighting and a clean surface. I used reading glasses to help see those really small screws.

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Posted by Ohiosportsfan

Member since Sep 2019

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Posted on 10/2/19 at 10:17 pm to emboslice

I’ve never heard of a 7s

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Posted by Arkapigdiesel

Arkansas

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 10/3/19 at 7:11 am to emboslice

Buy a camera on eBay, along with the little thin sticky rubber gasket that goes along the outside edge of the phone to keep it waterproof and replace it yourself. Oh, buy an iPhone repair tool kit also.

You could take it to an iPhone repair place and get your butthole bored out, or just do it yourself. It's an easy task; just find a good youtube video, pay close attention to all the details in the install video, and get it done.

I replaced mine on a 6S Plus year before last. Fixing to do my wife's next week as soon as the replacement camera comes in.

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Posted by emboslice

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 10/10/19 at 11:05 pm to Arkapigdiesel

Awesome I will just try to do it myself. I guess maybe the phone is a 6s plus. It’s a big screen but still has the port for the headphones.

I will try my hand at the repair

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