Went for one bike ride using the Mous case + bike mount. Although their website shows mountain bikers launching themselves off mountain tops, apparently their proprietary locking system can’t hold a phone on if you go over a 1” bump. (Contacted them and they don’t care).

Anyway, picked the glass out and was going to replace it but the photos are still blurry out of that lens. It looks like the lens itself is scratched.

Made an appt through Apple and went to BestBuy today. They don’t have the part, and informed me that the cost for repair is $500, as the whole back of the phone needs to be replaced.

I contacted a third party place who said they can replace the camera, but it will disable features, as Apple has designed it so that only they can work on their devices.

Anyone know what features it would disable? I don’t use many of the cameras features, I would just like to be able to take a clear photo.

No affect on picture quality just shattered glass.

It’s the telephoto lens for the 12 Pro Max: https://imgur.com/a/abn8LR2

Bummer cause I’m leaving to go on vacation next week. Any recommendations on kits for DIY and any things to be aware of? Or is it better for Apple to fix it for me (and do you know how much it costs for this type of repair)? I’m on yearly upgrade from my carrier and am hesitant to spend too much money on it.

Edit: just got back from Best Buy and they said I need to replace the whole back? Like $550. As opposed to local iPhone repair shop for $50?