IPhone 5 camera won't focus

So, I had my iPhone 5s for about one month now and I'm having an issue with the back camera. I tried taping the screen to focus an object or writing on a paper and it appears blurry. I tried focusing it from many distances and that doesn't work. I tried resetting the iPhone settings and still nothing. I made sure there wasn't any thing that might be in the way of the camera and cleaned it. I never dropped the phone or hit it hard against something. Also, if I shake the phone I hear something rattling ever so slightly in the general area of the camera. Please help if you know any solutions!

the rattling sounds from the area of the camera is the mechanism for the focus. it is normal to hear the rattling sound if shake it or tap it.
you can do a backup and RESTORE AS NEW to test the iPhone. if it is not still focusing the most likely it needs a replacement.

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