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Lovi.09
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August 1, 2026
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P: Lens Blur "Refinement Error" & "Something went wrong" on Lightroom Android

Device: Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

App: Adobe Lightroom Mobile (latest version downloaded from the Google Play Store)

Subscription: Adobe Lightroom Premium

Issue: Lens Blur opens and works normally. I can adjust the blur amount, bokeh shape, and all other settings. The preview is displayed correctly.

However, when I adjust the Focus Range (depth range) and tap Apply, Lightroom always displays the following error:

"A refinement error occurred. Please try again."

The effect is visible in the preview, but it cannot be applied because the refinement process fails.

I have already reinstalled the application, and the issue persists.

    Pinned Reply By Anshul_Saini

    Hi everyone,

    I wanted to provide an update on the Lens Blur errors reported in this thread.

    The issue we were investigating, where Lens Blur could fail with “Something went wrong,” and Focus Range refinement could fail after applying Lens Blur, has been addressed.

    If this is still failing today, please reply here with your device model, Android version, Lightroom version, and the exact error message you receive. If possible, please also include a short screen recording.

    There’s no need to reinstall Lightroom or repeatedly retry the operation before reporting back.

    Best,
    Anshul Saini

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    Anshul_Saini
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    October 9, 2026

    Hi everyone,

    I wanted to provide an update on the Lens Blur errors reported in this thread.

    The issue we were investigating, where Lens Blur could fail with “Something went wrong,” and Focus Range refinement could fail after applying Lens Blur, has been addressed.

    If this is still failing today, please reply here with your device model, Android version, Lightroom version, and the exact error message you receive. If possible, please also include a short screen recording.

    There’s no need to reinstall Lightroom or repeatedly retry the operation before reporting back.

    Best,
    Anshul Saini

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    September 22, 2026

     

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    Participant
    September 11, 2026

    I haven't tried using this feature recently (2+ weeks), but for some reason , whenever there is a software update , it breaks the lens blur function.

    Try uninstall/reinstall of your app.

    Sorry, i could not be of help.

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    September 11, 2026

     

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    September 11, 2026

     

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    September 11, 2026

     

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    September 11, 2026

    Lightroom update 

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    September 11, 2026

    Please help 

     

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    September 11, 2026

     

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    Sameer K
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    August 21, 2026

    Hey, ​@Admirable_fashion9f9d, ​@social_Moonbeamddae, ​@Playful_coder8d60.

     

    Do you also use Lightroom on any other surfaces, and Lightroom Classic? Do these images appear normally after a while? 

     

    Record your screen when you see this issue, and share the video with us. Also, please follow the steps here to generate and submit diagnostic logs: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/mobile/get-started/generate-and-share-diagnostic-logs.html

     

    Thanks!
    Sameer K

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    Participant
    August 21, 2026

    Attached is the screen recording. I have also sent a diagnostic report. I don't understand your questions about using LR on any other surfaces or whether they appear normal after a while? 

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