Somehow, I don't know how, the glass over the camera got broken. Did not drop the phone or hit it against something. Was in a case in my holster on my pants. Anyone ever done this and can it be repaired? I know broken screens can be, but never seen anyone break the glass over the camera. Camera still works, but the cracks make any bright light source ruin the pic. Shooting outdoors is almost useless. :crying:
Miami_Son said:
Somehow, I don't know how, the glass over the camera got broken. Did not drop the phone or hit it against something. Was in a case in my holster on my pants. Anyone ever done this and can it be repaired? I know broken screens can be, but never seen anyone break the glass over the camera. Camera still works, but the cracks make any bright light source ruin the pic. Shooting outdoors is almost useless. :crying:
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Seeing this is a hardware issue, the best thing to do would be to bring it to Samsung Service Center, and hope it is covered under warranty.
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Somehow I cracked the glass/plastic lens cover on my camera.
Anyone know if there's a way to fix this, or replace it? It's not the actual lens is it?
I have minor screen lift and light leakage that I could probably replace it on warranty if I need to. I'm on day 29, so I've got to decide today what I'm going to do.
Thanks for any help/advice.
its not the lens. if its broke, get a new one, you have a legitimate reason not to mention that screen lift is gonna get worse.
Hard casehttp://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Rubberized-Black-Snap-On-Crystal-Hard-Case-P88785.htm
Soft casehttp://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Black-P88765.htm
hard case says its ships ships on 8/17?!! dunno if i can wait that long
The hard case appears to be covering the front facing camera
BradBot said:
The hard case appears to be covering the front facing camera
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It's probably just a bad photoshop but the T959/Vibrant doesn't have one.
BradBot said:
The hard case appears to be covering the front facing camera
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No camera, but you do bring up a good point that it covers the little light sensor or whatever that thing is on the front...
degeneration said:
No camera, but you do bring up a good point that it covers the little light sensor or whatever that thing is on the front...
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Not only does it appear to cover the light sensor on the front, but the back of the case also appears to be covering the speaker. I picked up the Tmo case in store and really like it.
I am waiting for this one:
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88793.htm
can you describe the one that you got at the tmobile store? is it a hard case or just the silicone one? how much was it?
im going to stop by the tmobile store today to look for a hard case and screen protectors. although people in the screen protector thread said the screen protectors from tmobile sucked. any suggustions that dont require me putting water on my phone like the clearfreak screen protectors?
btw, i am looking for something like posted above, but dont want to wait till mid august
Hard casehttp://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Rubberize...ase-P88785.htm
ArcticWolf91 said:
I am waiting for this one:
this case is bad ass. One thing i noticed is that it doesn't look like it has a hole for the speaker on the upper right side?
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degeneration said:
No camera, but you do bring up a good point that it covers the little light sensor or whatever that thing is on the front...
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There is a light sensor and a proximity sensor in front. Might be another one. I see 3 small dots on the front.
I've heard you're better off covering the front facing camera, at least it keeps you from thinking you can actually use the thing. (I don't have one, but I've heard in several places it's pretty much worthless).
The FFC is near worthless without Fring/Skype. You can chat with QIK but that's about it, the other stuff is worthless. So much for it taking over.
I broke the glass that covers the back phone. After that, the comers could no longer focus.
I thought replacing the glass cover would fix the problem. I got a new cover but the camera still won't focus. The view is blurry.
Any idea what might be wrong or how to fix it?
trusktr said:
I broke the glass that covers the back phone. After that, the comers could no longer focus.
I thought replacing the glass cover would fix the problem. I got a new cover but the camera still won't focus. The view is blurry.
Any idea what might be wrong or how to fix it?
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I think the camera module itself may have been accidentally adjusted when you were replacing the glass. The internal lens of the camera module should be "rotatable" to a certain extent then glued to position from the factory. The auto-focus would then do the fine-tuning.
trusktr said:
I broke the glass that covers the back phone. After that, the comers could no longer focus.
I thought replacing the glass cover would fix the problem. I got a new cover but the camera still won't focus. The view is blurry.
Any idea what might be wrong or how to fix it?
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Im having the EXACT same problem. Someone please help! The camera glass broke and I replaced it but no longer focuses.
clains2000 said:
Im having the EXACT same problem. Someone please help! The camera glass broke and I replaced it but no longer focuses.
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rooted?
if not, new phone? still have warranty?
what are you waiting for.
if rooted, odin stock and triangle away.
warranty.
I'm having the same exact problem. Any fixes?
I dropped my S3 in the toilet and it's fried, so I never got a chance to try and fix this. Good luck to those who stumble on this!
Hi guys
Seems like my lens' front glass is doing some kind of micromovement, as if the glue wore off, melted or something.. Anyone else having this? Do you think it's some big deal or should I ignore it? Thx
indafeis said:
Hi guys
Seems like my lens' front glass is doing some kind of micromovement, as if the glue wore off, melted or something.. Anyone else having this? Do you think it's some big deal or should I ignore it? Thx
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Could you provide some pictures or a video showing the movement?
Don't think I can, it's so small I'm not even sure there is some movement.. Though I'll try
I can confirm this, guess the glue gets weak. Didn't cause any problem though
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I have experienced the same issue.
When new, my HOX camera glass sat about half a mm out from the metal rim. Now with everyday use it has been pushed back inside the metal rim, it sits about half a mm inside.
Not sure if its related but my camera no longer focuses anymore, no matter what rom.
indafeis said:
Hi guys
Seems like my lens' front glass is doing some kind of micromovement, as if the glue wore off, melted or something.. Anyone else having this? Do you think it's some big deal or should I ignore it? Thx
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Mine also did that... Also the glass was very scratched.
I was sending it in for repairs (other reasons, wifi and screen distortions) and I also mentioned the camera glass thing.
They replaced the mainboard, battery and cover
michael_or said:
I have experienced the same issue.
When new, my HOX camera glass sat about half a mm out from the metal rim. Now with everyday use it has been pushed back inside the metal rim, it sits about half a mm inside.
Not sure if its related but my camera no longer focuses anymore, no matter what rom.
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Don't think it's related actually, though I think the camera might be a bit unsure about focus, as if the focus lens (which are not the front-protection lens) were unstable or something.. But can't proof anything, I'm not sure if it has always been a bit like that or what.. No big deal anyway.
So I'm not the only one having this problem, at least it's not giving any issues anyway!
Had one of my camera lenses on the back side crack due to cold. Just curious if anybody has had this issue? Phone is in an otterbox and lense has not taken an impact. Should I bring this up to htc?
Yuskow said:
Had one of my camera lenses on the back side crack due to cold. Just curious if anybody has had this issue? Phone is in an otterbox and lense has not taken an impact. Should I bring this up to htc?
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Mine was going from cold to hot. Still there, I talked to HTC and the rep I got said they wouldn't replace it as theres no proof it wasn't impact. Oh well, it won't cause me to have to pay for jump, and it doesn't obscure my pictures at all. If you harass HTC enough they may be willing to work with you.