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Dust under camera lens

The device is 1+ month old. There are two particles of dust under the camera lens. This doesn't seem to affect the taken photographs despite the fact that they are in the centre of the lens. Should i send it to service, try to clean it or just ignore it ?

sachilleas said:
The device is 1+ month old. There are two particles of dust under the camera lens. This doesn't seem to affect the taken photographs despite the fact that they are in the centre of the lens. Should i send it to service, try to clean it or just ignore it ?
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Under the actual lens or under the back cover?

patruns said:
Under the actual lens or under the back cover?
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Under the lens! It's unreachable.

sachilleas said:
Under the lens! It's unreachable.
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It's not unreachable, you just need to take out a few screws use a few plectrums and take the phone out of the case, as the GN only has one side, then blow the dust out. Put it back together and you're done.
I have one spec under mine, it won't affect picture quality in the slightest, I wouldn't worry about it.

Kalavere said:
It's not unreachable, you just need to take out a few screws use a few plectrums and take the phone out of the case, as the GN only has one side, then blow the dust out. Put it back together and you're done.
I have one spec under mine, it won't affect picture quality in the slightest, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Thank you for your post. My main concern is if this is something generally observed in galaxy nexus phones and if this dust impacts somehow the taken pictures. I would not bother trying to practice surgery to my device in any way!

sachilleas said:
Thank you for your post. My main concern is if this is something generally observed in galaxy nexus phones and if this dust impacts somehow the taken pictures. I would not bother trying to practice surgery to my device in any way!
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Honestly, I've seen pictures taken with Canon L lenses after they have been dropped front element into the ground and fractured and even then they take images like it's a foggy day and that's with a huge piece of glass smashed. It's far, far too close to the sensor for it to pick it up, and the 'lense' is a fixed aperture of f/2.8 I believe which is even less likely to pick up dirt particles.
It's annoying I know, but it won't harm your images.

[Q] Black spots on camera

Hello
Yesterday, Ive updated my Note 2 via Kies, It was just a kernel update. It failed first time then kies gave a warning about kies didnt recognized your phone please remove cable battery and start again continou. I did so and updated it from start it did this time.
Today I figured out I have black spot on my main camera.
When I swap to video mode spot moves to right due to resoultion change.
I still have warranty.
But if this is a minor software problem I dont want to wait like 2 weeks.
Thank you.

Do the spots turn up in pictures or video or are they on your screen only? Can you upload an example?

they are just on photos or records, screen is fine. front camera works good.
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stonejoint said:
they are just on photos or records, screen is fine. front camera works good.
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That's dust my friend. See if you can either clean the lens or if its on the inside of the lens, use a blower. This problem is VERY common in SLR cameras too.
Good luck !

EP2008 said:
That's dust my friend. See if you can either clean the lens or if its on the inside of the lens, use a blower. This problem is VERY common in SLR cameras too.
Good luck !
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I did try from outside, and used vacuum cleaner but its not even moving any way thanks for help Ill return it. Yea It should be on the sensor cant reach there without disassamble.

stonejoint said:
I did try from outside, and used vacuum cleaner but its not even moving any way thanks for help Ill return it. Yea It should be on the sensor cant reach there without disassamble.
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Keep searching around for a way to clean it unless returning your phone is easier.
Good luck and sorry to hear about your problem

Black spot in Galaxy Note 2 main camera
Hello All,
I have Samsung Galaxy Note 2 handset. Today I also figured out I have black spot on my main camera. My handset is in warranty. But can you please suggest me what to do ?
The phone is new. I purchased on Feb 14, 2013. I already cleaned lens dust. But still i m facing this problem.
Please help me on this issue.
Thanks.

[Q] Camera captures Diffuse Glow images

My M8 was working fine a week back. Then suddenly I started noticing that my camera capture images in a diffuse glow/angelic glow mode. Whites become bright and look grainy. I can see that on my phone screen itself. The sharpness seems to have gone. The ISO is set to Auto, in fact all the settings are in Auto. Did not happen before.
What's wrong with the camera? The camera lens is clean too.
There is an OTA update available too. I thought updating may solve the issue, but everytime i try to install it says "downloading unsuccessful" "the download package is corrupt"
All you pretty and genius people out there, a noob needs help.
My phone is completely stock. Did not root or anything.

Check your camera lenses if there are any scratches on it. It means the lenses coating is coming off.

Too many minute scratches/ hope it's the coating
scorror said:
Check your camera lenses if there are any scratches on it. It means the lenses coating is coming off.
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Now that you mention it, yes there is. Quite a whole lot. I use Dot view case, it has some height, I wonder how they still got scratched.
I read about the solution for this, it says the coating gets scratched quite easily, use of toothpaste or any other method mentioned will remove the coating and the camera will get to it's original state.
I am skeptical about doing that. If i remove the coating, won't it be really scary if the original lens also gets scratched?
What do I do?
Thank you in advance

Same is happening with me. Pictures started looking grainy. I tried the toothpaste method but it didn't help. Now I regret why the hell did I spend so much to get such a crapy phone. My phone is always covered in Unicorn beetle case. Still the camera lens seems to be hell lot scratched.

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cardozclive said:
Same is happening with me. Pictures started looking grainy. I tried the toothpaste method but it didn't help. Now I regret why the hell did I spend so much to get such a crapy phone. My phone is always covered in Unicorn beetle case. Still the camera lens seems to be hell lot scratched.
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I think you should give it a try. The toothpaste method.
Take a Q tip and rub the toothpaste on it. Have patience, so it for good 5-8 minutes and make sure you are applying good amount of pressure.
Then you could do the same using Surgical Spirit instead of toothpaste for another good 5 minutes. That should do it.

[Q] F***ed my M8 camera with a toothpaste.

Hello guys,i've had some scratches on my M8 lens and i watched videos where people got rid of this problem by using a toothpaste.I tried the same method but my camera went even worse than it used to be.... i currently don't have an other device to take a photo of it.Im wondering if i can solve the problem if i get rubbing alcohol and try to clean it all over again ? :crying: :crying:

Didol123 said:
Hello guys,i've had some scratches on my M8 lens and i watched videos where people got rid of this problem by using a toothpaste.I tried the same method but my camera went even worse than it used to be.... i currently don't have an other device to take a photo of it.Im wondering if i can solve the problem if i get rubbing alcohol and try to clean it all over again ? :crying: :crying:
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Never try and fix a scratch its not paint it can't be fixed! so putting toothpase on your phone will only help ruin it further. if you have a silicon based toothpast then you just rubbed really fine sand into your camera. your best bet is to take a soft cloth and some diluted rubbing alcohol and try and clean it. good luck!

Didol123 said:
Hello guys,i've had some scratches on my M8 lens and i watched videos where people got rid of this problem by using a toothpaste.I tried the same method but my camera went even worse than it used to be.... i currently don't have an other device to take a photo of it.Im wondering if i can solve the problem if i get rubbing alcohol and try to clean it all over again ? :crying: :crying:
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Hello! I actually did this to my M8 today, and it worked GREAT, removed all the small scratches and my pictures are no longer blurry or washed out! All pictures now are CRISP as they were when I first got my M8. You need to LIGHTLY apply toothpaste, and then use nail polish remover or I used rubbing alcohol to get the scratches off. The M8's had a coating on the lens from factory, I read somewhere this was anti reflective film, but am not sure if that's true or not. Anyways, if you use toothpaste and then alcohol, you will remove this layer of stuff and its the coating that is scratched most likely, not your actual lens. Follow this video here (again) and see if it works. I would NOT use toothpaste that has gritty/sand like texture, this may scratch the actual lens and damage it.
Video link / method I used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhhOcIRMfWc
Good luck!

My Friend had a similar problem he sctrached his screen and his camera, and he used the same product he used to clean his car headlight lenses and surprisingly he actually did a decent job. Put it this way it was alot better than it was. I was really surprised.

Andr3w151 said:
My Friend had a similar problem he sctrached his screen and his camera, and he used the same product he used to clean his car headlight lenses and surprisingly he actually did a decent job. Put it this way it was alot better than it was. I was really surprised.
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You can Use "Displex" (~5$ on ebay) to fix it... Your camera will be like it was new!

I've done three m8 cameras with toothpaste. It just takes time. It gets worse as you rub then gets better because it's removing the coating.
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squito said:
Never try and fix a scratch its not paint it can't be fixed! so putting toothpase on your phone will only help ruin it further. !
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Rubbish, yes you can, I have done it loads of times with metal polish such as brasso!
I have removed scratches from glass, plastic, LCD screens, phone camera lenses, watch lenses, all successfully with this method.

Didol123 said:
i watched videos where people got rid of this problem by using a toothpaste.I tried the same method but my camera went even worse than it used to be
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Look very closely, does it appear that the coating is just getting more scratched (which is the intent, for the toothpaste to abrade the coating and remove it) or the camera glass is actually getting scratched.
Similar to a previous response, my guess is that you are just scratching the anti-glare coating (not the glass) and actually need to rub it more.

Mine appeared to be just the coating being scratched. Used this method and it worked great. I still have to get some of the coating off at the edges but 95% of it is gone and my lens is clear of these scratches now. Plus it gives your phone that minty fresh feeling.
Anyone know if this lens is gorilla glass?

theandies said:
Mine appeared to be just the coating being scratched. Used this method and it worked great. I still have to get some of the coating off at the edges but 95% of it is gone and my lens is clear of these scratches now. Plus it gives your phone that minty fresh feeling.
Anyone know if this lens is gorilla glass?
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I read where one guy used a magic eraser (Mr Clean brand??) and he said that worked the best for him. I wonder if they "fixed" the issue with the coating on newer phones?? I have had mine for a few weeks now...always carry it in my pocket(s) and do not use any case and all three of my lenses have zero scratches on them?? I have been watching closely to make sure since I've read about all those having this issue on three different forums.

jaseman said:
I read where one guy used a magic eraser (Mr Clean brand??) and he said that worked the best for him. I wonder if they "fixed" the issue with the coating on newer phones?? I have had mine for a few weeks now...always carry it in my pocket(s) and do not use any case and all three of my lenses have zero scratches on them?? I have been watching closely to make sure since I've read about all those having this issue on three different forums.
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I bought my phone at the end of July so yours probably has the coating. I didn't notice the "scratches" until I wanted to take a picture the other day and I always wipe the lens with my shirt to get finger prints off after taking it out of my pocket. If the lens glass itself is gorilla glass I'm not too worried about it scratching in the future because I dedicate my pocket to my phone and nothing else goes in that pocket.

jaseman said:
I read where one guy used a magic eraser (Mr Clean brand??) and he said that worked the best for him. I wonder if they "fixed" the issue with the coating on newer phones?? I have had mine for a few weeks now...always carry it in my pocket(s) and do not use any case and all three of my lenses have zero scratches on them?? I have been watching closely to make sure since I've read about all those having this issue on three different forums.
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+1on the magic eraser it worked like a charm no need to use toothpaste all scratches gone. Just wet the magic eraser, squeeze the water out, lay phone screen on flat surface " soft magazine " with camera facing you, I would get a bright lamp to point and the surface you going to scrub the camera lens cover, and use magic eraser in a circular motion and you will see the coating come off. Hope this helps anybody who has the scratches.
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treIII said:
I've done three m8 cameras with toothpaste. It just takes time. It gets worse as you rub then gets better because it's removing the coating.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
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I can confirm this works. Also a clean pencil eraser. It takes about 20mins though. I used toothpaste too, and freaked out when I saw how badly it got scratched. Tried the eraser method for around 5mins and figured my cam was screwed. The next day I started rubbing with the eraser and didn't stop. I had time and nothing to lose. Cleared everything right up except the extreme edges. DO IT!

Camera Not Focusing Properly

Hi - I just started having an issue where my camera focuses fine on anything close up, but is very blurry for anything medium or farther away.
I have tried to use the Manual Focus function but its still failing to focus on anything more distant than a couple of feet.
Please advise? Thank you

lirong said:
Hi - I just started having an issue where my camera focuses fine on anything close up, but is very blurry for anything medium or farther away.
Please advise? Thank you
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Hi bud
Please add phone details, root? twrp? and dual ,triple, quad camera... also if youre using a custom rom or stock firmware

thanks for the reply. sorry should have included more.
Its a stock S9 on AT&T. The normal camera that comes with that phone.

Sounds like the focus micromoter failed.
Dropped or gotten wet before the failure?
Any updates or new apps added?
Try:
Make sure the lense protector is clean.
Clearing the system cache
Hard reboot
Clear cam data

I did drop it a couple of days ago.
There are some cracks in the lower corner on the back, but not near the camera thats visible. You think thats whats causing this?

lirong said:
I did drop it a couple of days ago.
There are some cracks in the lower corner on the back, but not near the camera thats visible. You think thats whats causing this?
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Yeap.
Hard to say what was damage. May just be a dislodge connector.
Likely the cam module or possibly the mobo.
Always use a good case; high G impacts can even damage chipsets internally although it's more likely a solder joint will fail.

blackhawk said:
Yeap.
Hard to say what was damage. May just be a dislodge connector.
Likely the cam module or possibly the mobo.
Always use a good case; high G impacts can even damage chipsets internally although it's more likely a solder joint will fail.
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Thank you for the reply.
I know I always use a case - I had taken it off for a couple of hours to wash it and just hadnt gotten around to putting it back on. Ugh!

lirong said:
Thank you for the reply.
I know I always use a case - I had taken it off for a couple of hours to wash it and just hadnt gotten around to putting it back on. Ugh!
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I know that fear...
When I do take the case off it's always on a bench top, table, etc. The phone stays there until the case is back on. The 10+ is a slippery fish with no case... I'm very careful about that.