Hi everyone, is there any camera protection available on the internet or someting? My One X is quite damaged because I use a cheap case and it scratches the sides of my phone But when I don't use it anymore my camera will touch all surfaces, so I was curious if there is something to fix that
Thanks so far
Probably not...?
Best Skins Ever full body skin includes a lens protector, I'm waiting on one arriving
Thanks man, gonna buy it too!
Michealtbh said:
Best Skins Ever full body skin includes a lens protector, I'm waiting on one arriving
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I want to buy one?Where to Buy?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=best+skins+ever
Wouldn't that affect the picture quality?
Drakenhielm said:
Wouldn't that affect the picture quality?
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I cut a piece from a generic screen protector and put it on the camera lens, didn't effect quality at all.
I'll let you know how the Best Skins Ever is in a few days when it arrives
That would be great if you do!
I my self is a bit forced to have my phone in a punch, hate scratches and already have one on the lens My screen protector is noisy like noise on a picture, thats why I am a bit skeptical to have a screen protector on the lens.
mekznl said:
Hi everyone, is there any camera protection available on the internet or someting? My One X is quite damaged because I use a cheap case and it scratches the sides of my phone But when I don't use it anymore my camera will touch all surfaces, so I was curious if there is something to fix that
Thanks so far
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Check my BSE thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674946
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Check my BSE thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674946
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Just an FYI for those worried about your camera lenses; scratches will not show in pictures or effect picture quality unless they are severe. Micro scratches or even regular scratches are imperceivable unless the camera is using a very narrow aperture. Given that the One X has an F2.0 lens, that just isn't an issue.
Conversely, putting ANYTHING infront of the camera lens is going to have an effect on IQ.
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I cut a piece from a generic screen protector and put it on the camera lens, didn't effect quality at all.
I'll let you know how the Best Skins Ever is in a few days when it arrives
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That's what I did (you can also use a hole puncher) and I don't have any quality issues, as a matter of fact I have no scratches on it and had it for a while now.
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My case sticks out just a bit further than the camera, so it's when i set the phone down on hard surfaces. This seems like the best protection to me if you worry about image degradation due to a layer of plastic on top of the lens.
I've been thinking about this for some time. I tried to try a bit of generic sbreen cover but it bubbled up. I love the idea of a hole punch though will try that tonight
maybe buy an otterbox defender it protects everything not only the camera
i just love it
you can even throw your phone if u want to or open beer bottles with it no problem :laugh:
greets
I just removed the glass bit when I soldered the wifi connection. I've found this to be a great solution because it also helps to cool the chip that gets hot during gaming. I've had no problems in three months now.
I've been using the official htc case and haven't had any problems. The plastic on the back protrudes a bit further than the lens so it provides plenty of protection against table surfaces etc
That said, even if you do manage to severely damage the lens, it looks like a pretty simple matter to simply swap out the lens and put a new one in. Plenty of places to buy spare parts, and the lenses aren't particularly expensive. Though it would probably be safer to change the entire housing as I don't know how well the adhesive on the inside of the case would work after being removed and replaced.
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Check my BSE thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674946
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where to get this sir? any direct link?
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Hi All,
Does anyone know of a fix for a scratched camera window? Can it be replaced with out changing battery covers? Maybe a DIY? I'm considering the polishing attachments on my rotary tool at the moment.
Chris.
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Just ditch the camera window or get creative. watch in sequence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUZ38NxgRU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9GRcSM--_M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayfhCM8LCvM
I followed it and the image quality improved a lot.
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Hi All,
Does anyone know of a fix for a scratched camera window? Can it be replaced with out changing battery covers? Maybe a DIY? I'm considering the polishing attachments on my rotary tool at the moment.
Chris.
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I had the same issue, and in the end i replaced the back cover because it was pissing me off. Not a cheap solution (25€) but worth it imho. Together with that i ordered a martin fields protector, which includes a small protector (much more resistant than default plastic) for that window, it helps a lot. Being that thing made of cheap plastic it's all you can do about it i'm afraid...it's a shame htc didn't use some more glass for a high end device tho...
I saw a thread somewhere about people replacing the standard plastic lens cover with a sapphire glass one - clear image and no degradation in quality over time
yeah hope to fin something better then that cover in last vid
Just got a set of martin fields protectors, excellent but a little pricey compared to most, easiest fix is just remove the back cover when taking photos and then snap back on after.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste as done the trick for me, i will be going to a watchmakers for some sapphire glass.
tvr84 said:
i will be going to a watchmakers for some sapphire glass.
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Lol, are you serious?
vnvman said:
Lol, are you serious?
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why not ?? i need something cant just leave it with a hole in lol, loads of **** will get in there. anyway its a lot better now i cleaned it.
Edit £16.00
you can buy one here >> http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/displayproduct.cfm?productid=1904&showall
Sapphire glass
Diameter 9.5mm
Thickness 0.5mm
sh500 said:
I saw a thread somewhere about people replacing the standard plastic lens cover with a sapphire glass one - clear image and no degradation in quality over time
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indeed, I've popped mine out currently, quality is amazing now!
in theory you don't need a replacement window (the magic never had one to begin with) but I have dirty pockets so I'm going for a sapphire replacement glass as well.
cheers
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tvr84 said:
why not ?? i need something cant just leave it with a hole in lol, loads of **** will get in there. anyway its a lot better now i cleaned it.
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you can buy one here >> http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/displayproduct.cfm?productid=1904&showall
Sapphire glass
Diameter 9.5mm
Thickness 0.5mm
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just wanted to order but shipping is through the roof!! 24€ only for shipping? The glass itself is cheaper!!
B
I have my HTC Desire for about 8 months. After first 3 months that plastic was BADLY scratched. After a few months the plastic was cristal clear again , the only thing i did was to rub it every day with a very soft glasses cleaner cloth in order to remove the smudge, the result was unexpected, because i didn't had in mind to remove the scratches that way.
yes post is very bad, i cant find it any where, on thw interweb if u find a better i,e cheaper please post here.
Hi.
Just wanted to see how many of you guys got scratches on the glass over the camera lens.
Mine has a lot of tiny scratches and i've always been very careful with my device. Always put it down on tables and other places with gentle care. At least they could've put gorilla glass instead of the plastic? because of the bad design choice with the camera.
Lazarux said:
Hi.
Just wanted to see how many of you guys got scratches on the glass over the camera lens.
Mine has a lot of tiny scratches and i've always been very careful with my device. Always put it down on tables and other places with gentle care. At least they could've put gorilla glass instead of the plastic? because of the bad design choice with the camera.
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I believe everybody have little scratches on that location.
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Tingelholm said:
I believe everybody have little scratches on that location.
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+ that´s true
Lazarux said:
Hi.
Just wanted to see how many of you guys got scratches on the glass over the camera lens.
Mine has a lot of tiny scratches and i've always been very careful with my device. Always put it down on tables and other places with gentle care. At least they could've put gorilla glass instead of the plastic? because of the bad design choice with the camera.
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I also have small scratches. I bought a case wit added material near camera for glass protection.
I always put some transparenttape over the lens ..to protect it
When I want to make high quality pictures I remove it and at home I put new tape ...
Put tape on coin ,cut a bit ,and put on lens..
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vs of ysicnon
Mine's OK
I have one bigger scratch which stops right where the lens starts, so I guess I got lucky.
Apart from that only small scratches. But it sure is vulnerable
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Mine's OK
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Mine too
No scratches here. Using an otterbox case.
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I've got scratches, but mostly at the lower part of the glass.
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You'd think HTC would have forseen this. Wasn't a problem with Sensation. Irreplaceable as well.
In the first week i always laid my phone on top of something as I saw this coming..but yeah..you know how it goes
Some minor scratches now, can't see it on pictures tho.
I have put a piece of finely cut clear tape over it. Cheap fix. No noticeable quality difference in pictures. I so far I have changed the tape once due to few minor scratches.
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I've got scratches, but mostly at the lower part of the glass.
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That's where most of my scratches are to.
I have a few scratches on my rear camera window and was considering replacing it with a sapphire crystal window as i did on my desire a couple of years ago.
I've just noticed you can buy the Cover on eBay here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silver-Rear-Main-Back-Camera-Cam-Rim-Cover-Replacement-For-HTC-One-X-S720e-New-/261069051596?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3cc8ed96cc
So if i bought the cover and a piece of sapphire to fit from here.
http://www.edmundoptics.com/optics/windows-diffusers/ultraviolet-uv-infrared-ir-windows/sapphire-windows/1904
I thought it would make a good upgrade, what do we think?
If you think you got the expertise and nimble fingers to do a good job then go for it I say.
If you're not sure whether you can do a decent job (not trying to insult or anything) then I wouldn't bother
Edit: if you do do it, it would be great if you could post some pictures of the steps of what you did, I'm sure there's a lot of people who would consider this for hox if it turns out well..
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Or you could use a piece of clear tape or screen protector. I have a piece of finely cut clear tape over it, costs nothing and no visible image quality degradation.
PhoenixFx said:
Or you could use a piece of clear tape or screen protector. I have a piece of finely cut clear tape over it, costs nothing and no visible image quality degradation.
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This is going to the next level though, sapphire is real hard on mohs scale AFAIK its way harder than gorilla glass. Expensive I guess, but with the design of the camera lens, having a sapphire one would reduce scratches a lot, and be a more permanent, professional solution
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What i'd like to know is does the rim cover as they call it come off from the outside or do you have to open the phone up to get at it?
I am really interesting about this project, can you please put some pics and instructions if you going to realise this one...
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rwleigh said:
What i'd like to know is does the rim cover as they call it come off from the outside or do you have to open the phone up to get at it?
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I'm pretty sure you'll have to take off the back cover. There are no pry points on the outside.
Interesting! Looking forward to hearing about it!
Hey there fellow Z1S users, I just received my Nillkin glass screen protector for the L39U which I can confirm does indeed fit the T-Mobile Z1S
One thing to keep in mind when installing, is you only have ONE chance and it fits EXACT so do your BEST to align it CORRECTLY, thank you for viewing and good luck installing
As seen in the photo, (sorry for the blurry ness, used another z1s to take pictures and macro isn't very glamorous lol) it barely adds any thickness to the phone
LaosPerson said:
Hey there fellow Z1S users, I just received my Nillkin glass screen protector for the L39U which I can confirm does indeed fit the T-Mobile Z1S
One thing to keep in mind when installing, is you only have ONE chance and it fits EXACT so do your BEST to align it CORRECTLY, thank you for viewing and good luck installing
As seen in the photo, (sorry for the blurry ness, used another z1s to take pictures and macro isn't very glamorous lol) it barely adds any thickness to the phone
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Looking good, although I have to argue that I have personally taken off the glass protector around two or three times to readjust it, carefully prying it off, however, it's probably a better idea to get it right the first time, unlike me.
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Looking good, although I have to argue that I have personally taken off the glass protector around two or three times to readjust it, carefully prying it off, however, it's probably a better idea to get it right the first time, unlike me.
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Yes try to get it the first time, and make sure you have extra light to seee how you're aligning it :good:
Did you remove the AS protector layer thingy first or install on top of that?
Also where to get this and price please
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scoobdude said:
Did you remove the AS protector layer thingy first or install on top of that?
Also where to get this and price please
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Yes I removed the assfilm and I bought it off ebay for like 14.99 i searched up nillkin l39u glass http://www.ebay.com/itm/NILLKIN-Ant...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item3a8e4e64f0
Any idea if this will still work with the charging dock?
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Any idea if this will still work with the charging dock?
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The glass is very very thin, I think the dock should still fit :good:
The holes don't line up
LaosPerson said:
Hey there fellow Z1S users, I just received my Nillkin glass screen protector for the L39U which I can confirm does indeed fit the T-Mobile Z1S
One thing to keep in mind when installing, is you only have ONE chance and it fits EXACT so do your BEST to align it CORRECTLY, thank you for viewing and good luck installing
As seen in the photo, (sorry for the blurry ness, used another z1s to take pictures and macro isn't very glamorous lol) it barely adds any thickness to the phone
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It may fit physically to the dimensions and shape but the holes don't line up properly for the camera lens for the front facing camera. It covers the lens and has an opening to the side for what I guess is a sensor. The L39U is a Chinese market model and not the same as the C6916 which is for T-mobile only and has only been sold in the US market.
We ordered this same one from Amazon and have requested return processing because it's not made for the Z1S
Did you just cover your camera lens with the clear plastic and ignore the hole placement?
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It may fit physically to the dimensions and shape but the holes don't line up properly for the camera lens for the front facing camera. It covers the lens and has an opening to the side for what I guess is a sensor. The L39U is a Chinese market model and not the same as the C6916 which is for T-mobile only and has only been sold in the US market.
We ordered this same one from Amazon and have requested return processing because it's not made for the Z1S
Did you just cover your camera lens with the clear plastic and ignore the hole placement?
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what, i think you bought a knockoff sold for the l39h trying to be sold as a l39u version, i don't have holes at all for the front facing camera for the l39u nillkin and the cut out for the sensor is a perfect exact fit. I bought mine off ebay from either this seller http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-9H-...361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e87e0b0c9
or i think most likely it was this guy
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NILLKIN-Ant...488?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8e4e64f0
oh nvm.... LOL yeah there is no holes for the cameras, i didn't read your post correctly, and the camera functionality works fine, and i still have the original asf film on, though this is my second z1s because my first one was stolen without the asf, i'd recommend taking off the asf if yours is scratched up badly
I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?
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I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?
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No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.
xTheDevilx said:
No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.
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I am waiting on a dbrand skin!
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I am waiting on a dbrand skin!
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They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.
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They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.
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I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.
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I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.
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Let us know how good they are after hearing about the camera being shattered on there own i didn't want to take that chance at the moment I'm using a Spigen Hybrid Neo Case that i won. But will be replacing it with that case I'm getting for that camera protection but still waiting for it to get delivered.
If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...
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If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...
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Same here I don't believe it looks like it was intentionally broken the hole where the cracks are look too precise.
I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
Seems like a skin over the lens is a real sensible option. You don't have to worry about a glass cover that may affect camera lens clarity and you still get some protection to the overall camera system.
jonboi said:
I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.
I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will tell. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html
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I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will time. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html
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The real question is though why would they put gas between the glass? I think it's time manufactures stopped using Gorilla Glass and use Tempered Glass instead.
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I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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No problem with dust in the holes?
xTheDevilx said:
That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.
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No problem with dust in the holes?
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No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.
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No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.
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I noticed with the one i got from the Bay i get glare from the flash so might end up getting this one eventually.
This is why I rather use a skin or just be careful about how I use the phone/lie it down on surfaces. Because of the glare and other lens issues while trying to snap images. Rather not get anything in the way of the camera lenses.
I got a glass protector but it was really bad. So the skin should be a better solution.
Well, no idea how it can happen without dropping the phone.