I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
I think it's a plastic.
I daw a post of this before.:thumbup:
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Kid Poker said:
I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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I did but didn't see any pictures about the actual camera lens.
Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Xcor3 said:
Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Thank you for showing your picture Xcor3! That was the answer I was looking for. Other threads don't have pictures, just says yes or no, doesn't show what or how it looks like.
The plastic might be a slight annoyance when you look at it, but I think it's there for protection. I've heard things about how easily scratch-able the glass is and I don't think it's actually covering the lens.
didnt evan notice it till i saw this thread
Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
flyingwolf said:
Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
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I was initially going to take it off, but I couldn't so I made this thread just to make sure. I don't even bother trying to take it off no more.
It's fairly easy to take off, you just have to find the edge with a fingernail, it's not on the exact edge of the lens which is what was throwing a lot of people off. While it doesn't affect camera performance, I started noticing stuff getting caught on the inside edge of the plastic circle which I was worried would eventually damage the lens.
I left mine on as it doesnt seem to block the camera eye. Plus it will protect the rest of the lens from scratches.
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Im not taking the one on mine off unless it falls off on itself. It will help with the lens getting scratched.
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I noticed a clear plastic cover over my new Vibrant camera lens, and wondered if I should take it off. the corner is already tabbing up, but since the lens isn't gorilla glass like the screen, scratches may ensue and screw up the camera.
Should I leave it on, apply some clear tape, or leave it alone? I do have a silicon case with a window for the lens.
Hmm, I didn't have any plastic cover over the lens on mine. Any cover on the lens would probably degrade image quality. I would take it off, but if you haven't noticed any blurry pictures, leave it on I guess. The case should protect the lense if you take it off though.
It sounds like a good idea, but who knows...I haven't found anything on the web or ebay yet.
If you purchase a screen protector from RealLook, they include a camera lens protector too.
You have to ask for it though. They will not charge you extra.
how would you do that if you got it on amazon
Lol
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i would imagine over time the protector would degrade the image quality....so id say take it off and keep it off
In your purchase, you can send the seller a "NOTE"
In the note, you ask them to send you a few extra camera protectors.
If not, call them after you make the order and let them know that' what you want.
Cheers
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how would you do that if you got it on amazon
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I run my vibrant totally nude. Screen is still scratch free, but I do have a small scratch over the corner of the camera lens. It doesn't affect the image fortunately but perhaps something to keep in mind.
My lens is nude. I have been heavily using this phone for a couple months now and it appears to be scratch free so far.
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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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.
Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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Actionx1 said:
Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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Have you removed the plastic protector over it ?
I didn't have a plastic on it. I doubled checked too
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are you sure? I had a note which also had an exposed camera and no issues for 1.5 years
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Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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same here, i already have few scratches there
Are you sure?
I had the S3 for close to a year. With a similar design, I don't not have a scratch on my camera glass. I used my S3 naked and toss it around quite frequently.
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Are you sure?
I had the S3 for close to a year. With a similar design, I don't not have a scratch on my camera glass. I used my S3 naked and toss it around quite frequently.
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Yup I'm sure. My S3 has a few scratches on the camera too. Not major ones.
I'll take some pictures of both cameras on each phone later
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Isn't there a TPU that has the lips around the camera slightly raised so when it's in your pocket or on a flat surface the lens isn't touched?
I just got mine a few hius ago and just looked at the glass and there a a few light scratches on it already. This isnt gonna be good. I work at a body shop. Its going to get destroyed if I dont find a case that protects it
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I've been worried about it too. I was hoping to get a screen protector that goes on the camera.
does anyone know if the full body shields also cover the camera.
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does anyone know if the full body shields also cover the camera.
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I have the zagg full body shield and it does not cover the camera.
Seriously... Of all the things to have wrong with it, why does it have to be the camera glass? I would rather have creaking than a weak camera cover! I have NO scratches on my S3's camera... Why would they waste so much money on high end optics and then cheap out on the glass?! >_<
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260054
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260054
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I saw that post but if you can get it off with your fingernail, then it will come off over time in the pocket. Poor design...
Yeah it is a bad design. they did it so the phone could be thinner. they can make the rest of the components smaller, but not the optics. That's why they stick out
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Well the camera sticks out on my S3 as well but it hasn't scratched at all. I have an Incipio case on it (soft/hard shell) but it doesn't protect the camera from my keys and I regularly pocket the thing. From the sound of it, the S4 is extremely prone to scratches.
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Well the camera sticks out on my S3 as well but it hasn't scratched at all. I have an Incipio case on it (soft/hard shell) but it doesn't protect the camera from my keys and I regularly pocket the thing. From the sound of it, the S4 is extremely prone to scratches.
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I think the issue is when you place the phone down on a surface, the camera lays flat on it and it gets scratched. If you put a case, most of them are thick enough and go over the height of the camera glass.
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After looking at it again this morning mine has a clear protector over it with a small hole in the center for the lens. Thats where the light scratches are. Im gonna leave that on as long as it will stay. But im still worried about it. I got a pastel case for it yesterday that slightly syicks out further than the camera and hopefully when my otterbox case comes in it will protect it more
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I think the issue is when you place the phone down on a surface, the camera lays flat on it and it gets scratched. If you put a case, most of them are thick enough and go over the height of the camera glass.
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That would be all fine and dandy if it wasn't for the fact that the first two weeks I had my phone, I didn't have it in a case. It was in my jean pocket with lighters and keys. It came through flawlessly and I have never scratched a camera lens - it seems like this one is so scratchable that you could easily scratch it badly. Just seems like a stupid oversight.
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Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)
I would like to know about this as well. Does anyone know if Spigen is coming out with one?
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andygold said:
Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)
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Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
esimon311 said:
Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
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I did post the link in the original posting but i guess it got deleted. Here goes again but a bit differently.
http://(get rid of the spaces and brackets) item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=321121631126
If that does not work just go to ebay and search "optimus g pro tempered". The seller is " e-sparkler".
Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96
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Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96
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Yep! Thats it. Thanks. Dont know why it deleted the link in my original post.
This looks interesting. Anyone try it out yet?
I think I'm gonna have to try one of these.
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.
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I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.
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It makes full contact using a silicone adhesive. It does cause issues with hard shell cases. It should be about as fingerprint resistant as our original glass considering it is made from oleophobic glass.
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I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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philoso said:
Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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How is it for light transmission...does the anti-smudge property block light (like a matte screen protector does)?
If it does smudge, is it relatively easy to remove them? (my Case-Mate vinyl protectors hold onto smudges, needing a liquid cleaner to remove the grease).
During your installation did you trap any dust, and if so, is the silicone adhesive forgiving? Basically, can you remove and reapply or will that possibly leave permanent fingerprints on the adhesive as well as dust?
If you had to do it over again, would you still get this product or try something else?
If you've used spigen glass, they are identical in my opinion.
It basically comes down as the best screen protector you can buy. You won't go back to using any other type of protector.
You can read up on spigen glass it applies for this as well.
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philoso said:
I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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I live in California, ill say about two weeks or so. Yes from same seller that OP listed(esparkler).
Matte coating? Gloss? Its just glass. There is no matte or gloss coating. Its just very clear.
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Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL
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Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL
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Get there yet?
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Nope. When it does I will post in this thread.
It's a city over from me, So I suspect I'll get it today.
Alright, I got my glass protector today.
I'll give you the bad news, I do not have a photo of it on the phone..But I will cover everything so you won't miss it.
Packaging
The Envelope and the product both had a bubble wrap element to them. So the product made it here safe and I bet yours will too.
The Robot is my watermark and it covers my address.
Sellers Address
It's only worth $8.00 to them LOL
The opening process in order.
They included two Home Buttons
This will let you press the button with the glass on. It's not very tall so have no worries about it grabbing. My Tough Case it higher from the screen than the button.
Alcohol wipe,Home Buttons and a cheap cloth
The glass
It has very accurate cut outs for Home Button,Speaker and the Sensor/Camera area.
Application.
Scotch tape will help you remove any lint after you clean it. It will remove it from the adhesive side of the glass.
My adhesive side plastic cover stayed on the glass and the pull tab came off. It took a finger nail on the Speaker slot to pull it up and off.
I lined it up with the home button as it gives a 360* range of center to focus on. I then let that side rest down and gently let it drop down and on.
If you do it this way you will get to watch as it will pull itself to the OGP screen, It's actually interesting to watch as the glass will change color as it adheres to the screen from Home button up to the speaker.
Impressions
It's really slick and smooth.
The screen is just as responsive as it was naked.
I do not see any finger prints while I've been touching it.
Make certain you have every spec of dust removed. The glass is rigid and it will allow for a larger bubble of air and make it more noticeable.
I work at a steel plant and carry my phone all day, I also live a very active life style so this glass will gets its strength tested.
If it scratches or breaks I will update this thread.
All in all after a hour of having it, I like it and so far have no complaints about it.
This is the second Galaxy Note 4 I purchased with dust under the back camera lens cover. I gently took the second Note 4 out of the box and immediately checked the back camera with a loupe under the right light. Sure enough, the same type of skin dust is under the lens cover sitting right on top of the lens... same as the first GNote4 I bought and returned. Both of them came from AT&T as brand new devices.
Do you think these are returned items or do they come like this straight from the factory or even from the AT&T factory? This is crappy for such an expensive high-end phone.
Is there any way to fix it without making the issue worse? Otherwise I'll have to return this one too. Perhaps the third time will be a charm. This is unacceptable.
Thanks for your advice.
Just a simple question since you said you immediately looked at it after taking it our of the box:
Did you remove the protective plastic from over the lens? It is hard to see and and the phone takes great pictures even with on (not as good as when it is off but still not noticeable if you are not aware).
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Just a simple question since you said you immediately looked at it after taking it our of the box:
Did you remove the protective plastic from over the lens? It is hard to see and and the phone takes great pictures even with on (not as good as when it is off but still not noticeable if you are not aware).
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Thanks. That's the first thing I looked at since my last Note 4 had the same issue. Yes, I was aware of the protective plastic but I was looking through the hole. I did take it off anyway and it was still there below the glass lens cover sitting right on top of the actual lens.
I was not aware you could take great photos with the protective plastic still in place.
I was wondering if there's anything I can do to fix this? HERE in the 5th post down, this guy says he looked at 5 Note 4's and each one had dust under the lens cover.
Thanks.
Edit, I just added a photo of the lens. This is supposedly a BRAND NEW GN4 just out of the box.. You can see the dust sitting right on top of the lens and there's finer dust around the sides or bellows. This all looks like skin particles.
That photo looks like it still has the plastic on it.
See the plastic?
Thanks. I should have taken the photo with the lens protector off to avoid confusion. Like I said, I removed the plastic protector and the dust was still there below the glass and on top of the actual lens and around the bellows.
I just ordered an exchange for a new device. If the 3rd one comes with dust sitting right on top the actual lens, I will return it and buy something different. I had a Sony Ericsson K790A for about 7 years. and there still is not even one spec of dust under the lens glass.
This is a picture of my fiance camera.
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This is a picture of my fiance camera.
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That camera lens looks dust free. Although, is that a spec on the lens? I see two reflections and one spec. Could be all reflections, Thanks
Replaced it for another one.... this one is MUCH better.