Update on this issue:
This issue in fact had two underlying bugs, one of which was fixed in 1.8.0, and the other has been fixed in the 1.9 beta version. (1.9.0.0 Beta Changelog) We will leave this ticket open as a point of reference until 1.9 is fully released.
Whenever I am playing the game my character just randomly looks away without me doing it.
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Some steps that reproduce the issue fairly reliably:
Using touch controls, swipe in large circles on the screen several times to make the player look around fully
Then walk on and off waterlogged slabs that are in a channel
The camera will suddenly change direction completely when walking on and off the slabs (reportedly also affects stairs)
Some steps that reproduce the issue fairly reliably:
Using touch controls, swipe in large circles on the screen several times to make the player look around fully
Then walk on and off waterlogged slabs that are in a channel
The camera will suddenly change direction completely when walking on and off the slabs (reportedly also affects stairs)

This kind of bug seems to happen with every mobile game that allows for camera movement

This kind of bug seems to happen with every mobile game that allows for camera movement
As mentioned in MCPE-37024, swimming seems to be a reliable way to trigger the bug.
As mentioned in MCPE-37024, swimming seems to be a reliable way to trigger the bug.

I do comfirm this issue is back to 1.6. This issue has occured before (1.0) but it has been fixed over the updates. Now Its back again and its more irritating than ever. Please fix this in the next update

I do comfirm this issue is back to 1.6. This issue has occured before (1.0) but it has been fixed over the updates. Now Its back again and its more irritating than ever. Please fix this in the next update

Same issue occurs
Version: 1.6.0
Platform: iPhone 7 Plus (iOS 11)
Control Mode: "Split Screen"

Same issue occurs
Version: 1.6.0
Platform: iPhone 7 Plus (iOS 11)
Control Mode: "Split Screen"

Can confirm this happens on Kindle Fire. Did not occur before latest update.

Can confirm this happens on Kindle Fire. Did not occur before latest update.
It's less intense now in 1.7.0.3, but it's still occurring at random points.
Perhaps could be the case where the player tries to move/turn very quickly (possibly with high sensitivity?) and the camera/screen jerks accordingly, but it does not always happen.
It's less intense now in 1.7.0.3, but it's still occurring at random points.
Perhaps could be the case where the player tries to move/turn very quickly (possibly with high sensitivity?) and the camera/screen jerks accordingly, but it does not always happen.

I am also able to reproduce this issue.
Issue: Camera view will abruptly shift direction when building or mining with touch input.
Affects: v1.6.0
Device: iPhone 6S, iPhone 8 (iOS 11.4.1)
Seems like it's due an heightened sensitivity to touch input. Decreasing sensitivity settings in Settings → Touch → Sensitivity does not resolve issue.

I am also able to reproduce this issue.
Issue: Camera view will abruptly shift direction when building or mining with touch input.
Affects: v1.6.0
Device: iPhone 6S, iPhone 8 (iOS 11.4.1)
Seems like it's due an heightened sensitivity to touch input. Decreasing sensitivity settings in Settings → Touch → Sensitivity does not resolve issue.
Another video provided by @unknown:
https://streamable.com/j1kho
Another video provided by @unknown:
https://streamable.com/j1kho

I agree with ProfessorValko. Touch screen is buggy. I suddenly was looking down when trying to fight a blaze. Trouble was I could not move from that position and was killed. It is though the touch areas for direction are out of kilter.

I agree with ProfessorValko. Touch screen is buggy. I suddenly was looking down when trying to fight a blaze. Trouble was I could not move from that position and was killed. It is though the touch areas for direction are out of kilter.

I am guessing, without proof, this bug might be related to the keyboard & mouse sensitivity fix?
Anyways, my sensitivity in 1.5 I had set to 14, yet it slowed my turning enough that I was always going to hit or break something while rotating (the sensitivity really dropped for 14). I bumped it back to a better value when I first noticed (first time on 1.6) and now it does display the random buggy behavior

Can confirm that I'm also having this issue
In the latest version 1.6.0.14
I'm using Samsung J7 max runing android 7.0

Also having this issue. Can’t play at all

Also having this issue. Can’t play at all

Also happens on creative on iOS 11

Also happens on creative on iOS 11

I hope that in one see 1.6.2 and 1.7.x this problem has been solved,

I hope that in one see 1.6.2 and 1.7.x this problem has been solved,

I use a Motorola Moto E First Generation with Android 5.1

I use a Motorola Moto E First Generation with Android 5.1

I have the same problem on my huawei honor 6x

I have the same problem on my huawei honor 6x

Same on iOS 12.1 beta.

Same on iOS 12.1 beta.

Now happens on Windows 10 as of 1809 (released this week)
Mouse and Keyboard also now affected

This issue is not fixed in 1.6.1 neither in beta 1.8.0.1!

This issue is not fixed in 1.6.1 neither in beta 1.8.0.1!

This also happens on the Apple IPad Air

This also happens on the Apple IPad Air

Have both windows 10 and android version and happens a lot with both touch controls

Have both windows 10 and android version and happens a lot with both touch controls

Still doing it with 1.7.0 on IOS12.1 beta 3

Still doing it with 1.7.0 on IOS12.1 beta 3

It happens in my phone too started in 1.6.0 to 1.7

It happens in my phone too started in 1.6.0 to 1.7
This bug has been fixed in the 1.8.0.11 Beta - we will leave this ticket open until the fix is included in a non-beta release though.
This bug has been fixed in the 1.8.0.11 Beta - we will leave this ticket open until the fix is included in a non-beta release though.

the error is still in the last beta (1.8.0.11) I keep happening I am on an Android device (Motorola Moto E 1st Generation SO Android 5.1.1)

the error is still in the last beta (1.8.0.11) I keep happening I am on an Android device (Motorola Moto E 1st Generation SO Android 5.1.1)

this issue still exists in beta 1.8.0.11. I currently use a huawei honor 6x on nougat 7.0.

this issue still exists in beta 1.8.0.11. I currently use a huawei honor 6x on nougat 7.0.

Beta 1.8.0.11 tested and not still fixed on my two device, Xiaomi Mipad Android 4.4 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Android 7.0

Beta 1.8.0.11 tested and not still fixed on my two device, Xiaomi Mipad Android 4.4 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Android 7.0

I've had this bug literally for years, on my Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, LG Nexus 5X and now on my Nokia 8, glad to see they are finally trying to fix it... unfortunately the recent update didn't fix it, just like the above comment says

I've had this bug literally for years, on my Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, LG Nexus 5X and now on my Nokia 8, glad to see they are finally trying to fix it... unfortunately the recent update didn't fix it, just like the above comment says
For those still having this issue in the latest beta (1.8.0.11+) - what are your sensitivity settings set to? If you lower this to ~50, does it improve?
For those still having this issue in the latest beta (1.8.0.11+) - what are your sensitivity settings set to? If you lower this to ~50, does it improve?

In both cases Under and Over 50 happens to me

In both cases Under and Over 50 happens to me

I always play on sensitivity 45

I always play on sensitivity 45
Is this still happening in 1.8.0.13?
Is this still happening in 1.8.0.13?

yes, checked today

yes, checked today

The bug happens regardless if you're on stairs or slabs. No matter what you are doing, it happens.

The bug happens regardless if you're on stairs or slabs. No matter what you are doing, it happens.

even if your flying on creative and building it still happens on the latest beta 1.8.0.13. It can be really anoying when your fighting a mob in survival, since the chances are like 70% will make you look up or down suddenly when you try to hit the hostile mob.

even if your flying on creative and building it still happens on the latest beta 1.8.0.13. It can be really anoying when your fighting a mob in survival, since the chances are like 70% will make you look up or down suddenly when you try to hit the hostile mob.

I have experimented around with how it worked. If you touch the screen as well as the top of the forward button when using touch controls, your character will suddenly look at a different area. Here is an image to clarify:
This is just a way to reproduce the problem. Do not know if anyone else experienced the issue in this kind of matter

I have experimented around with how it worked. If you touch the screen as well as the top of the forward button when using touch controls, your character will suddenly look at a different area. Here is an image to clarify:
This is just a way to reproduce the problem. Do not know if anyone else experienced the issue in this kind of matter

I also tried to find a way to trigger it and while I can't 100% always get it, I've found that when you simply spam taps on the screen (especially in the center part), you can EASILY get it to work, without having to touch even near the buttons

I also tried to find a way to trigger it and while I can't 100% always get it, I've found that when you simply spam taps on the screen (especially in the center part), you can EASILY get it to work, without having to touch even near the buttons
As mentioned in the 1.9.0.0 Beta Changelog, there was another issue causing the camera to change suddenly which should be fixed now.
As mentioned in the 1.9.0.0 Beta Changelog, there was another issue causing the camera to change suddenly which should be fixed now.

oh god I just tried it out and it seems like it worked, I spammed the screen and not a single sudden turn. Thank you SO MUCH
Edit: tried it on 2 of my devices that had this issue and it's fixed on both

oh god I just tried it out and it seems like it worked, I spammed the screen and not a single sudden turn. Thank you SO MUCH
Edit: tried it on 2 of my devices that had this issue and it's fixed on both

Confirmed that this is STILL happening on 1.8.0. Happens both while trying to build and while trying to fight mobs. Tested on a realm world.

they fixed it a while ago but for the 1.9 beta, probably not for stable version then
I currently have 1.9.0.3 and it hasn't happened to me for a looong time

they fixed it a while ago but for the 1.9 beta, probably not for stable version then
I currently have 1.9.0.3 and it hasn't happened to me for a looong time

The bug has been fixed but sometimes the camera will stutter or jerk. Is it because of my touch screen issues? I'm using Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro. The version of Minecraft I have is 1.9.0.3.

The bug has been fixed but sometimes the camera will stutter or jerk. Is it because of my touch screen issues? I'm using Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro. The version of Minecraft I have is 1.9.0.3.

I think I know what you mean but that's probably a different bug

I think I know what you mean but that's probably a different bug

If it's a different bug, then does it have to do with my touch screen issue? Or is it in the game itself?

If it's a different bug, then does it have to do with my touch screen issue? Or is it in the game itself?

hard to say, I posted here a video earlier which showed the bug this thread is about though
is it the same when you compare your issue to this?

hard to say, I posted here a video earlier which showed the bug this thread is about though
is it the same when you compare your issue to this?

Nope, the screen was twitchy sometimes. I don't have that kind of problem.

Nope, the screen was twitchy sometimes. I don't have that kind of problem.

This was marked as fixed in the 1.8.0 general release changelog but was not fixed. I still randomly and suddenly look down. Occurs far away from stairs and slabs.

This was marked as fixed in the 1.8.0 general release changelog but was not fixed. I still randomly and suddenly look down. Occurs far away from stairs and slabs.

Happens to me too every once in a while, I figured it might be related to missing the movement arrows... I play on ios

Happens to me too every once in a while, I figured it might be related to missing the movement arrows... I play on ios
For those mentioning this issue still, could you please add more details about the device you are using?
Also, could you please include any steps to reproduce the problem (if possible).
Edit: Players in 1.8 may still experience this issue, as the additional fix has been made in 1.9, which is currently in beta. We will leave this ticket open as a point of reference until 1.9 is fully released.
For those mentioning this issue still, could you please add more details about the device you are using?
Also, could you please include any steps to reproduce the problem (if possible).
Edit: Players in 1.8 may still experience this issue, as the additional fix has been made in 1.9, which is currently in beta. We will leave this ticket open as a point of reference until 1.9 is fully released.

This is why I rarely play mobile anymore. This happens to me ALL THE FLIPPING TIME! Also, this just happens randomly, and is not able to reproduce by a action but is randomly produced

This is why I rarely play mobile anymore. This happens to me ALL THE FLIPPING TIME! Also, this just happens randomly, and is not able to reproduce by a action but is randomly produced

Fixed for my Kyocera Brigadier (a very unpopular phone) in the 1.9 betas (currently on 1.9.0.5)

It’s not fixed in 1.9 for me on my iPhone se
@unknown Do you have a video of the issue please?
@unknown Do you have a video of the issue please?
Resolving and closing this ticket as there have been some issues addressed in the latest update. For any ongoing issues please create a new ticket with updated information so we can track the bug with up to date information.
Resolving and closing this ticket as there have been some issues addressed in the latest update. For any ongoing issues please create a new ticket with updated information so we can track the bug with up to date information.