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[Q] Replacing the 8mp camera

Does anyone know if it can be replaced? I found a good deal on a new on, but I am wondering how hard it would be to replace.
I figured I am going to hold on to the EVO until the 3D gets rooted and a few roms, so I'm replacing the screen and the camera (only two things wrong with it)

Are you going to be replacing the entire camera or just like the glass?

The whole camera. I got the phone used and it must have been dropped because the camera takes fuzzy picture, almost like its stuck in macro zoom. It can take really clear close pictures, but anything further than a foot or two is blurry. I have tried every camera, every setting, cleaning the lenses, flicking it, and even dropping it, nothing
So I want to replace the whole camera, I don't know how hard it is.
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staindone said:
The whole camera. I got the phone used and it must have been dropped because the camera takes fuzzy picture, almost like its stuck in macro zoom. It can take really clear close pictures, but anything further than a foot or two is blurry. I have tried every camera, every setting, cleaning the lenses, flicking it, and even dropping it, nothing
So I want to replace the whole camera, I don't know how hard it is.
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I don't know how hard it is... but the Sprint repair center changed mine out in less than 15 minutes. So I think it should be easy if you have the tools.

well this is to change the front facing camera but it will help you get to the camera itself
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-HTC-Evo-4G-Front-Facing-Camera/3087/1

It is very easy takes less than 5 minutes
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If someone can post up some instructions or a how to, that would be great. I saw ifixit opened the phone completely up, but they don't say if the camera is a simple take off and put a new one on.
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the camera just pops in and out. its just a matter of sliding it out and putting the new one in. I did see a howto, IM on my phone so can't really look for it now.
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Cool, if it's just a simple pop in and out I can do that.
I didn't know if it involved any soldering

No soldering required. I would recommend first seeing if you NEED a replacement. Many EVO's with camera issues come in to the service and repair location I'm at. If the lens looks good and clean, but the camera is behaving as you mentioned, my "diagnosis" is the camera just needs to be resat to motherboard. I have seen many cases such as this where I take off the back housing and just "click" the camera back down to the MB and this fixes the issue. This is probably due to impacts.

Thanks man, ill give that a shot when I change out my screen. Who knows maybe ill save 25 bucks.
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Rear camera LENS COVER ONLY replacement.

So my camera lens isn't actually broken, but the chrome bezel has some nasty scrapes and shows black which is not at all visually appealing. It seems odd to me and must of happened in my pocket before I got my case because there is absolutely zero visible scratches on the phone.
At any rate I ordered a new camera lens cover and while I see some people have done it with relative ease I have yet to see a guide or any sort of good pictures to help in the process. Curious if anyone has any insight but I think I know what to do based on what I saw when I did a tear-down of my phone(I was bored.) So I will update this post with pics/a guide once I receive my replacement in a couple days. Until then any insight on the matter would be appreciated, mainly when dealing with the old pins holding in the lens cover(how to remove?) And fitting the new ones in.
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xijar said:
So my camera lens isn't actually broken, but the chrome bezel has some nasty scrapes and shows black which is not at all visually appealing. It seems odd to me and must of happened in my pocket before I got my case because there is absolutely zero visible scratches on the phone.
At any rate I ordered a new camera lens cover and while I see some people have done it with relative ease I have yet to see a guide or any sort of good pictures to help in the process. Curious if anyone has any insight but I think I know what to do based on what I saw when I did a tear-down of my phone(I was bored.) So I will update this post with pics/a guide once I receive my replacement in a couple days. Until then any insight on the matter would be appreciated, mainly when dealing with the old pins holding in the lens cover(how to remove?) And fitting the new ones in.
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Here are some links I found that maybe helpful.
http://www.gultek.eu/genuine-parts/mid-cover/chassis/samsung/s3-i9300-ceramic-white.html
This link points to another forum where some else is having the same issue.
There's also a video with detailed instructions.
http://www.avforums.com/forums/sams...m/1659774-samsung-galaxy-s3-lens-cracked.html
P.S. I have the same problem. Thankfully it can easily be remedied.
Found one on ebay yay!!!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Housing...A%2BFICS%2BUFI&otn=21&pmod=320956789065&ps=54

Don't get that unless you want to take the lens off of it but it will be hard and possibly damage the lenses(who reason we started!) I bought an OEM lense for $7 after shipping from Hong Kong, taking a while to get here but much easier since there is no i747 back chassis on the market yet
I will try and find a link and repost.
Also that is why what I am talking about is a totally different procedure. I'm talking about replacing the lens(with bezel of course,) not the whole back chassis.
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OP - Did you ever get this done? I just cracked the lens for my rear-facing camera.
One option is to replace just the lens, as you have mentioned... if you have had luck, could you please let me know and maybe guide me to your source for the lens itself? I have been unable to find it.
The other option is to replace the camera fully... http://compare.ebay.com/like/150948107141?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar# <-- would this be a viable candidate? It looks like an easy plug and play instead of pulling apart the lens off the camera... and for not a bad price.

Same issue...dropped phone cracked lens and needs replacing
...let me know if u were successful thx
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[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.

Camera focus problem

My op3 camera suddenly failed to focus. It was running good for 3 months before. It has no drop or any physical damage. The phone is in very good condition. I tried to reset the ROM, use other camera apps, but the same.
Now file a RMA ticket, but no one pick it up.
How many of you encountered the same camera issue, when it was and how to u fix the problem
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Same problem for me, I just submitted a ticket on Oneplus support :/

I'm having the same problem, really annoying. But however sometimes it works, not perfect though (flickering and kind of refocussing all the time).
I've found a YouTube-Video showing how to fix this issue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCBMKWImCzA
Check his channel to find before & after fix videos.
I'm going to try it tomorrow when my needed tools arrive. Gonna post my results here.

FuNcY said:
I'm having the same problem, really annoying. But however sometimes it works, not perfect though (flickering and kind of refocussing all the time).
I've found a YouTube-Video showing how to fix this issue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCBMKWImCzA
Check his channel to find before & after fix videos.
I'm going to try it tomorrow when my needed tools arrive. Gonna post my results here.
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So it's me back again, have just tested this method seen in the video.
And against my expectations it actually worked!
It's pretty simple and can save you a few op3-less weeks due to sending it back.
But you should / must have those tools like that screwdriver.

+1

The camera focus on my 1+3 was steadily getting worse. So bad that I could not take any images at all without them being blurred.
RMA for a repair from 1+ website, Tuesday, picked up Wednesday, with them on Thursday. Going through the checks ATM. Nice fast turn around. Hoping it gets repaired next week and I get it back Friday. Doubt it though,as some of the time scales I have been reading online state 3-4 weeks.

ptoner said:
The camera focus on my 1+3 was steadily getting worse. So bad that I could not take any images at all without them being blurred.
RMA for a repair from 1+ website, Tuesday, picked up Wednesday, with them on Thursday. Going through the checks ATM. Nice fast turn around. Hoping it gets repaired next week and I get it back Friday. Doubt it though,as some of the time scales I have been reading online state 3-4 weeks.
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Same here, How much you paid for RMA.

FuNcY said:
So it's me back again, have just tested this method seen in the video.
And against my expectations it actually worked!
It's pretty simple and can save you a few op3-less weeks due to sending it back.
But you should / must have those tools like that screwdriver.
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Can you check if OIS is functional after that "operation"?

Aroun_ said:
Same here, How much you paid for RMA.
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In warranty is free, use the ticket facility on the oneplus website. There is a RMA request section.
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Jongla said:
Can you check if OIS is functional after that "operation"?
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But why not send it back. You have just voided the warranty and can no longer send back to base under warranty for a repair. So saving a week or two is actually a bad thing to do if you get another issue.
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FuNcY said:
I'm having the same problem, really annoying. But however sometimes it works, not perfect though (flickering and kind of refocussing all the time).
I've found a YouTube-Video showing how to fix this issue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCBMKWImCzA
Check his channel to find before & after fix videos.
I'm going to try it tomorrow when my needed tools arrive. Gonna post my results here.
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Did you face somewhat like this issue
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzpfzjJCZOYsRlRKclJDRnZhWWM/view?usp=drivesdk
How did you go about fixing it?
Did you try the youtube fix
Did it work?

Well, I fixed mine
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Did you face somewhat like this issue
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzpfzjJCZOYsRlRKclJDRnZhWWM/view?usp=drivesdk
How did you go about fixing it?
Did you try the youtube fix
Did it work?
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Sup,
Thanks for the video - I'm having absolutely the same issue (screen tearing, glitching (like in your video)), but for the most annoying part - time to time unable to focus. It feels like you need to hit a phone with a finger so "stuck" camera could start focusing on something.
So from my understanding - OnePlus 3 smartphone has a camera module with hardware stabilization (not software)? If so, it got broken and is not working (as you mentioned - steadily getting worser and worser). I believe there 2 possible fixes:
1. Get a camera module replacement from ebay or any other online shop and fix it yourself:
Proper solution to fix a broken part.
Smartphone will work as it used to be
It costs money and forces you to wait for camera module to arrive.
2. Apply a fix demonstrated in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCBMKWImCzA
Looks like hardware stabilization wouldn't work anymore (really).
It faster, dirtier and cheaper solution rather than changing camera module.
It's free
So what happens under the hood all I see is that you apply a piece of iron metal (do not be confused, not a piece of paper) near the camera module (the type of metal which is being pulled by magnet). Camera inside the camera module will be pullet by metal (magnetic power) and it will be steady + somehow focus starts to work.
Also, for your reference, I just took a picture after applying this fix to my smartphone - can you see where I got that piece of metal from? Yeah - from the freaking pen spring by cutting part of it using pliers!

erikasnoske said:
Sup,
Thanks for the video - I'm having absolutely the same issue (screen tearing, glitching (like in your video)), but for the most annoying part - time to time unable to focus. It feels like you need to hit a phone with a finger so "stuck" camera could start focusing on something.
So from my understanding - OnePlus 3 smartphone has a camera module with hardware stabilization (not software)? If so, it got broken and is not working (as you mentioned - steadily getting worser and worser). I believe there 2 possible fixes:
1. Get a camera module replacement from ebay or any other online shop and fix it yourself:
Proper solution to fix a broken part.
Smartphone will work as it used to be
It costs money and forces you to wait for camera module to arrive.
2. Apply a fix demonstrated in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCBMKWImCzA
Looks like hardware stabilization wouldn't work anymore (really).
It faster, dirtier and cheaper solution rather than changing camera module.
It's free
So what happens under the hood all I see is that you apply a piece of iron metal (do not be confused, not a piece of paper) near the camera module (the type of metal which is being pulled by magnet). Camera inside the camera module will be pullet by metal (magnetic power) and it will be steady + somehow focus starts to work.
Also, for your reference, I just took a picture after applying this fix to my smartphone - can you see where I got that piece of metal from? Yeah - from the freaking pen spring by cutting part of it using pliers!
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i got it fixed from service center they replaced the camera module in half an hr

bhavstech said:
i got it fixed from service center they replaced the camera module in half an hr
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I've ordered camera module from ebay and replaced by myself. I confirm it's hardware related. And that camera module doesn't cost much by the way! Optical stabilisation is back!

Tried placing two staples in that gap and taped them in. Camera focuses correctly now, but it has a shake causing blur. Buying a new camera and toolkit off amazon for $13, will report back when installed.

My camera is now taking blurry photos. Will have to order a new camera module once back from holiday. Not happy that most of my photos on holiday are blurred.
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erikasnoske said:
I've ordered camera module from ebay and replaced by myself. I confirm it's hardware related. And that camera module doesn't cost much by the way! Optical stabilisation is back!
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Could you give link to the ebay which module worked for you? and what procedure did you use it to replace?

Now replaced my rear camera and seems to have fixed the blurred photos. Will have to test it for a few days. Straight forward to replace the camera.
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spetrie said:
Now replaced my rear camera and seems to have fixed the blurred photos. Will have to test it for a few days. Straight forward to replace the camera.
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Can you share a link to the camera replacement that you bought?

willbur73 said:
Can you share a link to the camera replacement that you bought?
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Ifixit website. Has the video instructions and links to rear camera and the tools you need. All in around £14 with tools and postage. I opted for 10 - 20 day postage option and received it after 6 days. About 30 minutes to replace rear camera.
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OnePlus rear camera fix
spetrie said:
Ifixit website. Has the video instructions and links to rear camera and the tools you need. All in around £14 with tools and postage. I opted for 10 - 20 day postage option and received it after 6 days. About 30 minutes to replace rear camera.
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I replaced the camera after waiting 20 days to receive it from China. All went well with removal and installation, but alas still no focus when I booted the phone up. I read on this thread a comment from Erika snorkeling from June 18th (I believe) about taking the coil off the spring from a pen. I installed it, taped in place........and VOILA!!! It worked like a charm. Close up focus and pictures taken outdoors were perfect - even when blown up the detail was back. Just thought I'd comment on such a fantastic, but simple, fix. Kudos.:good:

Camera not focusing

I have had it with this junk phone. I bought it when it first came out and have had nothing but problems. First the gps, the overheating, the audio jack and now my camera refuses to focus on anything. Has anyone else had camera problems? The lens is clean and I can't see anything under the lens. I've cleared the app data.

Sir Westicles said:
I have had it with this junk phone. I bought it when it first came out and have had nothing but problems. First the gps, the overheating, the audio jack and now my camera refuses to focus on anything. Has anyone else had camera problems? The lens is clean and I can't see anything under the lens. I've cleared the app data.
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You are not alone bro. I also got mine when it was released. My camera stopped focusing about 3 months ago. No hardware issues as far as scratches on lens, dirt, or abuse.
This phone had so much potential, but I've had all the same issues as you. And to add to it, this is the 1st Android phone I've had since my 1st Android, the HTC Evo, that I wasn't able to root.
I'm pretty much done with LG branded phones after this. I'm just waiting for the Pixel 2 to come out to replace this one with, and I'm only dealing with Google phones from then on.

mistermidas said:
You are not alone bro. I also got mine when it was released. My camera stopped focusing about 3 months ago. No hardware issues as far as scratches on lens, dirt, or abuse.
This phone had so much potential, but I've had all the same issues as you. And to add to it, this is the 1st Android phone I've had since my 1st Android, the HTC Evo, that I wasn't able to root.
I'm pretty much done with LG branded phones after this. I'm just waiting for the Pixel 2 to come out to replace this one with, and I'm only dealing with Google phones from then on.
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Dont get the Pixel XL its a v30 slightly downgraded but LG is making the XL
The standard Pixel 2 will be made by HTC

TheMadScientist said:
Dont get the Pixel XL its a v30 slightly downgraded but LG is making the XL
The standard Pixel 2 will be made by HTC
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Yeah I know about the xl being made by LG. Thats why i want the normal Pixel 2. I'm done with lg. As much as i loved lg from the optimus up to the g5.. they totally let me down with this phone.

My main camera also stopped focusing, have only had my phone about six months. I ordered the UniFix G5 camera repair kit off of Amazon for about $30. Came with slightly better quality tools than most cheap "freebie" kits included with parts.
Powered the phone off, removed SIM tray and the battery along with the chin. Unscrewed the two screws at bottom of the display. Carefully lifted display assembly up around edges (seems easier to start lifting at the screw hole opposite SIM tray first.) Once display is separated, the main camera can detach just by unsnapping the ribbon cable connector from the board and sliding the module down and out.
I noted the broken original camera module had the text "Y574A" and the UniFix module had the text "Y574B" on it. The housing is also slightly different. Hopefully this means this is a more durable hardware "B" revision. First day using it has been good as new, will update if it goes out again.

PhantasmRezound said:
My main camera also stopped focusing, have only had my phone about six months. I ordered the UniFix G5 camera repair kit off of Amazon for about $30. Came with slightly better quality tools than most cheap "freebie" kits included with parts.
Powered the phone off, removed SIM tray and the battery along with the chin. Unscrewed the two screws at bottom of the display. Carefully lifted display assembly up around edges (seems easier to start lifting at the screw hole opposite SIM tray first.) Once display is separated, the main camera can detach just by unsnapping the ribbon cable connector from the board and sliding the module down and out.
I noted the broken original camera module had the text "Y574A" and the UniFix module had the text "Y574B" on it. The housing is also slightly different. Hopefully this means this is a more durable hardware "B" revision. First day using it has been good as new, will update if it goes out again.
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Man the hell with doing all THAT! I'm not a phone tech, I just want the damn phone to work like it's supposed to. I've had literally 2 handfuls of Android phones in my life and this is the only one ever to stop focusing. If you have to basically tear a phone apart just for it to work how it should, it's not a phone worth keeping imo ...Which is why I'm getting rid of this mf once the pixel 2 drops.

mistermidas said:
Man the hell with doing all THAT! I'm not a phone tech, I just want the damn phone to work like it's supposed to. I've had literally 2 handfuls of Android phones in my life and this is the only one ever to stop focusing. If you have to basically tear a phone apart just for it to work how it should, it's not a phone worth keeping imo ...Which is why I'm getting rid of this mf once the pixel 2 drops.
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If you can afford a new phone, more power to you. Just putting it out there that if you're out of warranty, $30 and 5 minutes can fix the issue (and keep the resale value of the phone higher.) IMO a phone that is simpler to work on than changing a car tire is worth keeping.

PhantasmRezound said:
My main camera also stopped focusing, have only had my phone about six months. I ordered the UniFix G5 camera repair kit off of Amazon for about $30. Came with slightly better quality tools than most cheap "freebie" kits included with parts.
Powered the phone off, removed SIM tray and the battery along with the chin. Unscrewed the two screws at bottom of the display. Carefully lifted display assembly up around edges (seems easier to start lifting at the screw hole opposite SIM tray first.) Once display is separated, the main camera can detach just by unsnapping the ribbon cable connector from the board and sliding the module down and out.
I noted the broken original camera module had the text "Y574A" and the UniFix module had the text "Y574B" on it. The housing is also slightly different. Hopefully this means this is a more durable hardware "B" revision. First day using it has been good as new, will update if it goes out again.
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Well I honestly don't even care anymore about having a phone. I'm done with Sprint now. Haven't had service since January and I really like it. Just use wifi when it's available but it's nice being able to take pictures with this $700 POS. I'll never buy LG again. I may try replacing the camera like you did.

Do you have a link to what you bought on Amazon?

go to google play services and disable body sensors or if you have google fit installed disable heart rate monitor, the autofocus will be normal again.

cheeze.keyk said:
go to google play services and disable body sensors or if you have google fit installed disable heart rate monitor, the autofocus will be normal again.
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Didn't work for me.

Teitn said:
Didn't work for me.
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yeah. it worked for me at first but later on it doesn't focus anymore. it will focus if your shooting upwards. I just ordered a replacement camera.