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Photos are coming out blurry

The camera is good but the photos still look bad? The cause is usually the settings or a dirty lens, not the camera.

Steps

  1. Clean the lens
    Gently wipe the camera lens with a microfiber cloth. A fingerprint-smudged lens blurs every photo — this is the most common cause.
  2. Remove the protective film
    An old/scratched protective film on the lens ruins photo quality. Remove it and test without the film.
  3. Lock the focus
    Before taking the photo, tap the subject to lock focus, then press the shutter. Use burst mode for moving subjects.
  4. Use night mode
    In the dark, use Night Mode instead of flash — flash often makes photos flat and noisy. Keep the phone steady (rest it on a surface).
  5. Check the resolution settings
    In Camera > Settings, set photo resolution to the maximum (full megapixels). Battery saver sometimes lowers it.
  6. Lens damaged?
    If you see scratches or fog inside, the camera module needs servicing — that's not a DIY fix.

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