Camera Quality Drop on UK Indoor Lighting – Post-Update Fix
Restoring Camera Quality in UK Indoor Lighting After Updates Understanding the Problem Many UK users notice a drop in camera quality indoors immediately after iOS or One UI updates, especially in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Leeds. In my own tests with an iPhone 15 on EE in a London office, images appeared softer and less detailed under standard office lighting right after a minor iOS update. Samsung Galaxy S23 users on Vodafone in Manchester reported similar quality drops in dimly lit indoor settings post-One UI updates. The main causes include temporary ISP recalibration, background optimisation tasks, and software adjustments affecting image processing algorithms. Common Mistakes UK Users Make Using the Camera Immediately After Update Launching the camera immediately post-update can worsen quality drops because the system is still optimising background processes and recalibrating the camera ISP. Relying on Auto Modes Without Adjustment Leaving HDR, Night Mo...