Dust inside iPhone 16 Pro Max camera lens

I recently got the Iphone 16 pro max and while in .5x my camera seems to have a dark spec on in. After cleaning my lens with a microfiber cloth and inspecting for any scratches (none found) there is still a dark spec. I believe it to be dust INSIDE the lens; is there anything I can do about it?

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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 3, 2025 2:24 PM

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