Hi,
My HTC One x has a number of scratches on the rear camera lens cover and I was wondering how easy it is to replace?
I see you can purchase them from ebay - Item number 261083492039
Or would it be easier to replace the back housing?
Thanks
Darren
Good question! Has anyone replaced the camera lens?
Sent from my HTC One X+ using xda premium
If you can find the replacement it's easy cos it's not glued or anything. Obviously you need to take the case apart.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
How easy is it to remove the case?
Actually, from what l've heard, the camera lens is built into the shell. You have to replace the entire unibody if you want to have a scratch free lens. Not completely sure though. Will do some research and let you know.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
vanillapuff said:
Actually, from what l've heard, the camera lens is built into the shell. You have to replace the entire unibody if you want to have a scratch free lens. Not completely sure though. Will do some research and let you know.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
when i opened mine i thought it wasnt difficult to remove the camera lens but reading other posts i'm not that sure anymore.. anyway i hope this can help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33188139&postcount=17
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Came...339?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d03fb14f3
Well, I opened my One X 5 times and also replaced my housing (to make it white and get a new and unscratched camera lens) and I think you can't get the camera lens out of the case without damaging the case. Seems to be built into the housing
Sent from my HTC One X using xda-developers app
i have an early batch sh23, the lens became very loose few months ago, then some kind of dust went in between the outside lens and the actual camera lens... blocking the camera so i cant take any pictures... i ordered a replacement housing from the internet and the case has scratches so i send it back for replacement. just to let you guys know, the lens was stick to the case with a thin double sided tape and its very easy to remove. again, maybe this case i ordered was an early batch
So I guess you have to buy an entirely new housing if you want to replace the scratched lens. Not sure if its worth it though. But what would be awesome would be different colored shells. I am thinking an Orange colored One X would look really cool. Orange is my favorite color
So wheres the cheapest place I can buy a new back housing?
Ebay
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
Related
Hi guys, just noticed that my DZ camera lens is "blurred" out bad (I don't use my phone's cam regularly). It looks like scratches, see photos, but its more like coating wear off. I've seen disassembly photos, and it seems that the lens is glued to the back housing, which costs $89.99! Any suggestions to solve this problem? Thanks!
Are you able to get a replacement from your carrier for free?
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Um, carrier, no, but warranty is still available, but I read in the warranty statement that scratches or cracks on lens are not covered.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Try ti check ebay and see what u can find. If not and all fails, get some plastic x ploish. And rub it on there. I used that stuff for my headlights, ipod and some other clear plastic stuff. It always worked out great.
The stuff is called plastic x its about $5 from walmart
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Thanks for the tip. EBay doesn't seem to have the back housing, however I found one at HTCrepairparts.com for $89.90. I'll try to visit the service center, and hopefully get it fixed, with the right words (got my touch fixed that way ). If all else fails, i'll try looking for that polish. Thanks!
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Just got back my Desire Z from servicing, and its beautiful, they totally changed the back lens, which included the back housing! Awesome, no more smudges now!
toothpaste
I had the same problem with my HTC G2, with the camera so scratched all my pics were blurred. I fixed it pretty cheaply by polishing the lens with a little bit of toothpaste! 2 mins of rubbing with toothpaste and a little bit of cardboard and 95% of the lens is clear again and scratch free. My pics are sharp and in focus again. I have a few minor marks around the edge still as they are hard to reach, but they are not affecting the picture or focusing.
Hope this helps somebody
what kind of tooth paste and how does this work?
reeshmd23 said:
what kind of tooth paste and how does this work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this a joke, toothpaste? Come on guys. Should have gone with Squaretrade.
Tooth paste has mild abrasive in it. This isn't a joke and really does work.
Sent from my Mikes HTC G2 with Google using xda premium
Not a joke bro, it does work. Works on headlight lenses as well!
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
hey guys i am going to buy new replacement back for only $14 problem is you have to spend at least $50 because its for wholesalers i just need one anyone want to buy some off me through ebay or paypal so im not stuck with the extras because of the 50 dollar limit. heres the link http://www.mengtor.com/product_show.php?category=668&pid=3365
Hi reeshmd,
I'm very interested in getting a new back cover.
However, i have three questions:
1. Is it original one? Because the price seems too low, and this part must fit perfectly!
2. To change it, we need to void warranty, or not? One screw is covered with a "VOID" sticker.
3. There seems to be 2 different versions of the cover (A & B), how do you know which one to get?
Thanks.
--------
About the scratches itself (i have exactly the same thing as first post pictures show), it looks to me more like some coverage is gone, which probably filtered UVA&B and/or IR light. I say that because not only my pictures are blured now, but also they always look completely over exposed.
--------
Could anyone send a very clear zoomed picture of the camera glass in perfect shape? The same pics as the ones of the first post, but of a new DZ or G2.
Thanks
allanl-o said:
I had the same problem with my HTC G2, with the camera so scratched all my pics were blurred. I fixed it pretty cheaply by polishing the lens with a little bit of toothpaste! 2 mins of rubbing with toothpaste and a little bit of cardboard and 95% of the lens is clear again and scratch free. My pics are sharp and in focus again. I have a few minor marks around the edge still as they are hard to reach, but they are not affecting the picture or focusing.
Hope this helps somebody
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is working BIG THX man
My camera lens had similar problems too. I tried toothpaste and now my pictures are brilliant! Thank you for the tip
One question though, is the plastic cover coated therefore there was scratches or was the "scratches" just dirt? I'm wondering if rubbing with toothpaste would rub-off the coating (if there was one to begin with)
geot10 said:
My camera lens had similar problems too. I tried toothpaste and now my pictures are brilliant! Thank you for the tip
One question though, is the plastic cover coated therefore there was scratches or was the "scratches" just dirt? I'm wondering if rubbing with toothpaste would rub-off the coating (if there was one to begin with)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a coating, and it would have reduced flare/glares, however if it was so grimmy to begin with, the coating was going to go one way or another. But least without it the contracts is quite a bit higher than default.
I used Plastic Booster (a cleaner for plastic food containers) to clean the plastic cover on my old Shadow camera before and it made quite a difference. I think mine was due to just sweat/dirt that discolored the plastic and made everything blurry.
allanl-o said:
I had the same problem with my HTC G2, with the camera so scratched all my pics were blurred. I fixed it pretty cheaply by polishing the lens with a little bit of toothpaste! 2 mins of rubbing with toothpaste and a little bit of cardboard and 95% of the lens is clear again and scratch free. My pics are sharp and in focus again. I have a few minor marks around the edge still as they are hard to reach, but they are not affecting the picture or focusing.
Hope this helps somebody
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot for the toothpaste idea dude. it worked like a charm!!!
Any more tips on what to do with it?
Mine camera thingy is getting scratchy too.
Can I just remove it?
or either, how to polish it
Thanks for the toothpaste trick. Worked brilliantly. Already fixed two different Desire Z phone lenses with it.
Sent with XDA Premium from my HTC Desire Z loaded with Jelly Bean (Andromadus/CM10 test build)
hi every1,
i have had this phone for over a month...but jus today i realised i have scratced my camera lens screen...is it a normal thing????n how to protect it in future...
Thanks to all in advance!!!!
To the op, there are various threads related to this already. Scratches will happen unfortunately. I suggest a screen cover or case if you want extra protection.
Btw, come on you baggies!
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
shadyy911 said:
hi every1,
i have had this phone for over a month...but jus today i realised i have scratced my camera lens screen...is it a normal thing????n how to protect it in future...
Thanks to all in advance!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup, perfectly normal. The camera enclosure was very poorly designed. You'll need to get a case that has a lens protector or make your own I'm afraid. Mines pretty damn scratched already, I've started resting it on the edge of things so that the camera part hangs over the edge and isn't touching anything. Far and away the most irritating thing about this phone!
Get a cover or cover it with some scotch tape
rock is selling screen protector that comes with camera protection
I wonder why don't they just put Gorilla glass on the camera window. All my previous phones always met with this problem however hard I try to protect the camera. Even ones with a camera window cover (e.g. the Nokia N95 8GB from a long time ago), because the cover itself also becomes the source of scratch.
Are the scratches visible in the pics? Cause as long as its not,affecting the quality of the pic I don't care. Also mine had a nasty scratch but its not on the center of the lens
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
jargalus said:
Are the scratches visible in the pics? Cause as long as its not,affecting the quality of the pic I don't care. Also mine had a nasty scratch but its not on the center of the lens
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not really.i mean i haven't noticed any change in the quality of the pics...so i think its better to get it protected before it starts messing around the pic quality!!!!
shadyy911 said:
not really.i mean i haven't noticed any change in the quality of the pics...so i think its better to get it protected before it starts messing around the pic quality!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When u say protected you mean case or screen shield. Cause the 2nd one is fading the pictures
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Hi Guys,
From youtube videos (I know great source of info) it seems that removing back cover on HOX is quite easy.
So two questions come to mind first one no one makes entire back cover replacements in many colours?
Also anyone know where I could get the least original white back cover?
I want to sell my HOX and camera lens is scratched. Does not interfer with pictures due to location of it but still.
Cheers,
Luka
I found a lot of them when looking for a black and white one.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...&_odkw=htc+one+x+back+cover+replace&_osacat=0
ruscik said:
Hi Guys,
From youtube videos (I know great source of info) it seems that removing back cover on HOX is quite easy.
So two questions come to mind first one no one makes entire back cover replacements in many colours?
Also anyone know where I could get the least original white back cover?
I want to sell my HOX and camera lens is scratched. Does not interfer with pictures due to location of it but still.
Cheers,
Luka
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it's not that simple!!
at first you will void your warranty as soon as you detach the cover...then believe me that it's very difficult and you could damage the inner frame or other components, since there's a lot of glue that make you feel the phone very solid in your hands...
but believe me that it's a real pain to change the cover...the most difficult part of opening your phone...
however you should do it just if it's stricly necessary imho...
Nah it's really easy. Takes 10 mins to switch over. There is no glue really. For the most part it is clipped on.
I say go for it. I got my white original cover off ebay for £30.
my camera lens also got little scratched. Is there any chance to replace it only? anyone with the same problem?
sbdags said:
Nah it's really easy. Takes 10 mins to switch over. There is no glue really. For the most part it is clipped on.
I say go for it. I got my white original cover off ebay for £30.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe we have different version of One X...
I repaired my touchscreen and my htc was full of glue and sticker anywhere...it was the hardest part for me to detach the cover!
However could you tell me where to buy a black one low cost and new?
Thank you!
You got your white original cover off ebay for £30, can u provide the link of the stuff here?
I would be very happy if i could change my display since its screwed haha...and dont change the back cover, take one of those silikon cases
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
smartzac said:
You got your white original cover off ebay for £30, can u provide the link of the stuff here?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought this one. Price has gone up 2 quid but it's an original and delivered from UK.
ebay linky
i bought one too, replacement is a little difficulty but it looks like new
Thx guys, got one in post from link provided. Now wait till Lumia 920 and htc 8x are available for sale to choose one and sell One X
squeak
My One X has a creaking corner, where the original back cover seems to give in a little. Any guesses if getting a replacement (because the camera lens also has a few scratches) would help? Maybe the fit would be better... or is the creaking problem something related to how the phone itself sits inside the cover, and getting a new back would be pointless?
Has someone experiences with cases from Hong Kong?
They are cheaper and include the SIM Tray...
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
After putting the whole thing back together, doesn't the phone start creaking, especially at the bottom part?
No
Opened mine 2 times and the bottom fits better than when it came out of the box.
Only opened it to clean the camera lens from inside and always used the same cover it came with.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Flo95 said:
No
Opened mine 2 times and the bottom fits better than when it came out of the box.
Only opened it to clean the camera lens from inside and always used the same cover it came with.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great! That's really nice to hear.
Changed mine from black to white... After changing, my phone is more solid then the out-of-the-box black... Wifi reception is better... Needa change it after my friend knocked my hand while crossing the road... Screen is intact and unscathed though...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
does the back cover also including the lens cover or it's hole on that part?
smartzac said:
does the back cover also including the lens cover or it's hole on that part?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, lens is included.
anyone have their old grey one and want to sell it?
Hello , i want to buy the camera ring and the lens for my hox+ , is possible to change it? I saw that the back housing and the lens are the same piece
clitoridys said:
Hello , i want to buy the camera ring and the lens for my hox+ , is possible to change it? I saw that the back housing and the lens are the same piece
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't change the camera ring but you can pop the glass lens of from inside.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
omondisingh said:
You can't change the camera ring but you can pop the glass lens of from inside.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can i change the glass with something else , without buying the glasslens?
clitoridys said:
Can i change the glass with something else , without buying the glasslens?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had a spare One X housing and I wanted to paint it High gloss black. The lens just popped out when I pushed it out. You will have to remove the back housing.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
So i can replace it with a Glass piece or not?
clitoridys said:
So i can replace it with a Glass piece or not?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You Cant
Get a Housing from eBay
Just replaced it with an glass lens cuted with scrissors.. The quality of the camera is much MUCH better than with the plastic lens!
:victory:
There are special compounds to polish scratches out from clear plastics.
Sent from...... Uranus
How about this one on ebay?
Klick me
luisant said:
How about this one on ebay?
Klick me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think that work. I'm gonna buy too maybe. My photos now are blurry and no focus.
I suspect this is a screen out job to fit. Anyone tried?
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Mine is still fine, so I won't have to change it by now.
But I assume that you might just use the little plastic lens instead of the whole ring so screen out wouldn't be needed
I just ordered the eBay lens and round frame only. My lens actually has a crack in it (if yours is just scratched, it can generally be buffed out). Before I ordered it, I tried prying along the LED flash to see if I could get the current one to lift up. Going slowly and carefully around the perimeter, I popped off the current lens cover. It can be done, and is sure a heckuva lot easier than removing the entire back housing.
How you do?
clitoridys said:
Just replaced it with an glass lens cuted with scrissors.. The quality of the camera is much MUCH better than with the plastic lens!
:victory:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey Clitoridys,
Can you please explain what kind of glass you used for this and what scissors? Did you have to paste the new glass lens into place?
My hox+ lens is slowly getting fkd more so everyday and I'd like to replace with glass rather than plastic.
Is the camera lens cover part of the back housing?
Replacement back housing includes the back lens cover, however in two disasembely videos the camera lens cover was still on the motherboard when removing the back housing.
I don't get it!
I want to replace my back cover because my lens is all scratched.
Lens not on back housing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxpZmBOLeoo
Lens on back housing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDsZLl_JzwA
Pretty sure the lens covers are part of the housing. I'm looking to replace my housing as well do to a drop.
Sent from my 831C using XDA Free mobile app
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-m8-replacement-parts.html
It will come with the housing. It looks like the the lens just gets pulled off because it sticks to the camera. You can see in the pic below where the lens surround was stuck to the housing.
http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XRZGQ5ZNTaXJP1b6.huge
Hmm. Anyone else know?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
ashyx said:
It will come with the housing. It looks like the the lens just gets pulled off because it sticks to the camera. You can see in the pic below where the lens surround was stuck to the housing.
http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XRZGQ5ZNTaXJP1b6.huge
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will it be hard to pull off the lens from the camera module?
Is it glued?
Any ideas guys
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
This makes no sense. On some YouTube videos the camera lens plastic is not attached to the back housing, and on some videos it is! I don't want to have to take a part my motherboard to remove the camera module to replace the glass over it.
Can anyone clarify?
BrandonPrice31 said:
This makes no sense. On some YouTube videos the camera lens plastic is not attached to the back housing, and on some videos it is! I don't want to have to take a part my motherboard to remove the camera module to replace the glass over it.
Can anyone clarify?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think the camera lens is not attached to the back housing since you can find out that the camera lens are sold separately in many phone parts shop like DBX. That means it can be replace. But it is not easy to tear down the camera lens unless you are professional person. So you can also see there are parts like back housing with camera lens.