S21 ultra camera issue

[Bolt124]

I am having a small issue with the camera at 1x focus. It doesnt focus sometimes. Once a i shake it, it focuses if i dont it bes blurry. Back camera. What should i do?

[Babishko]

Unfortunately @Bolt124, this is a problem that has been covered in this forum on several occasions. My S21 Ultra developed this problem about 2 years ago now. I work round it by opening my camera at x1, then I go to x3 (let it focus), then x10 (let it focus again) before dropping to the x1 lens. It will always be in focus now. The only cure to this problem is a replacement camera array I am afraid @BOLT 124. There is no other cure unfortunately.

[Bolt124]

How much will that cost

[Babishko]

I genuinely have no idea of the cost of a new camera array @Bolt124. I use my S21 Ultra as my second device, and as it is now out of insurance cover, I have never even priced this out of interest I am afraid.

[Babishko]

Just done a quick pricing on line, and a new camera array can be picked up for around £40 on ebay. I have no clue if this is reconditioned or second hand or whatever?.

[Bolt124]

Thx for the help

[Babishko]

This is a typical replacement pricing..
https://distex.co.uk/products/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-rear-main-camera-replacement

[Babishko]

You are very welcome.