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iPhone 14 PlusApple’s first attempt at a large-screen non-Pro phone has been around for over two years, but devices produced in half that time have proven susceptible to camera issues.

According to Apple, a “very small percentage” of devices manufactured between April 10, 2023 and April 28, 2023 have an issue where users cannot see a preview of what they are looking at when using the rear camera. A big problem for curious photographers.

It’s been a long time since Apple released a service schedule for one of its handsets, and the last one will arrive in 2021. issue with certain iPhone 12 speakers. Before this, Apple offered free repairs. Screen problems on iPhone 11, Freezing problems on iPhone 8A. ‘No Service’ error on iPhone 7And iPhone 6s refuses to turn on.

You will know if you have this particular camera issue, but to make sure your phone is turned off, Apple has developed a serial number checker. Enter the serial number of your iPhone 14 Plus here; The site will tell you whether you are eligible or not. You can find the serial number by opening the Settings app, tapping ‘General’ and then ‘About’.

If your device is truly eligible, you can drop it off at an Apple Authorized Service Provider, make an appointment at an Apple Retail Store, or contact the company directly to mail your device to an Apple Repair Center.

Although Apple makes it clear that this program does not extend the phone’s standard warranty, the company says that if you have previously paid to have the camera preview bug fixed, you can contact them for a refund. The program will remain open for “three years following the initial retail sale of the unit.”

The free repair will be welcomed by fans of the big-screen device, but the long-term future of the series looks uncertain. Originally brought in by Apple to fulfill The low-selling iPhone mini seriesinitial reports suggested that: Plus the condition of the handset was no better.

Although it surpassed the Mini with its third generation, it may be the last of the series. iPhone 17 Might not get ‘Plus’ version; This shows that Apple is thinking about a new version iPhone 17 Thin to change it. As the name suggests, apparently be on the sleek side with a slightly smaller 6.6-inch screenbut worryingly with a much larger MSRP.