Why is that my camera does not autofocus on things only if i touch it on the screen?

[lakota_sport_30]

Why is that my camera does not autofocus on things only if i touch it on the screen? The photo is obscure, not sharp if I don't focus manually on something, even if I turn on the pre-AF.
I attach 2 photos, the difference is if I touch the screen to focus on something.

[_jis_]

Clear data to Camera app and test again.

[lakota_sport_30]

Nothing changed

[_jis_]

Then all you have to do is try the factory reset and if that doesn't help the service.

[CH_ASUS]

Could you try to screen record the camera app when you are using it.
And also go into the settings ?

Also try Pro Mode?
Turn on Auto Focus and try to focus on something close for 3 seconds, then move to something furhter away, wait 3 seconds.

You already tried to clear settings per Jis suggestion but I would like to ensure that it isnt the "camera settings -> reset default";
Please clear the settings by going to the home screen, find your camera app icon
Long press the Camera app icon
Press " i - App info"
Storage & Cache
Clear Storage