Is it possible to take the camera sensor out of a regular Moto z and add to the Moto z play ? (I mean many review complain about the z play camera quality but seeing as all z phones share the same design the camera sensor should fit and seeing how the sensor is usually attached via ribbon it should in theory be upgradable .
Also if there was a driver issue that could easily be solved with a custom ROM and ripping some files out of the regular z and some dev assistance.)
Sell Moto z play and get one plus 3t for better camera.
Some fwiw consider the Play better than the Z. Now the Force camera is clearly superior to both.
I think you should definitelytry it out and let us know how it goes. I think itll work out I see no reason for it not to!
I personally wouldn't try it. I doubt the ROM would have drivers to support the different hardware. And this is assuming you have no issues removing the camera and soldering it onto the Play.
If you want a better camera, just get the camera Mod. Or change phones.
I won't advice anyone from trying this, first item is you need to gently remove the OLED screen , second item is after you unsuccessful tried to remove the camera you'll need to re install the oled screen and you'll find out it won't seat correctly.
I replaced my screen and you can't reuse the existing glue that holds the screen in,after you scrap and remove all the glue you will have to re install new glue, make sure you don't cover any existing hardware.
You need to follow the exact amount and areas the originally where glued otherwise you'll have a mushy feeling screen and a vibrating speaker.
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Hi People,
I have an HTC One X, but it is dead and ha been laying around for months, collecting dusts.. ..So I thought of taking it apart and using it in DIY projects(if possible).. :laugh:
What I want to know is..Is It Really Possible To DO That?.. :angel:
Of course it's removable. Both front and rear camera module is detachable. There are countless disassembly video for this phone on youtube. But before you take it apart, are you sure that the phone is no longer repairable?
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Of course it's removable. Both front and rear camera module is detachable. There are countless disassembly video for this phone on youtube. But before you take it apart, are you sure that the phone is no longer repairable?
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If I were you, i'd buy a new battery and fit it first, they are cheap enough, if the phone doesn't start then check the charge port to make sure its not broken off on the tab, they are resonably easy fixes which may fix the phone, then you have a working one. If not you have spare parts.
I bought a used Nexus 5X from Swappa that recently had the screen/digitizer replaced by the owner. Well, I got the phone last week and everything seemed to be working smoothly and properly, but, while looking closely at some of the pictures I took with the phone's camera, I noticed some blurry marks/spots visible on the images. At first, I figured that they were probably just on the outer lens, but it turns out that the blurry marks/spots are actually showing up on the photos taken with the phone after I've copied them over to my computer.
For the record, I did take the back cover off the phone and tried cleaning/wiping off the actual camera lens with a Q-Tip and a pointed Q-Tip, but it did not seem to help at all with removing the marks/spots. So, it looks like I may need to try to replace the main/rear-facing camera on my phone, if that is going to be realistic for me to do.
After doing somr searching, I found some links for buying the actual rear-facing camera module replacement part.
For $13.88 from DIY Mobile Repair https://www.diymobilerepair.com/lg-nexus-5x-rear-camera-replacement
And for $17.99 from Repairs Universe http://www.repairsuniverse.com/lg-n...JL6woQtVLGseJUQDWFHAWwAODwICsmVdbxhoC5Ffw_wcB
And here are some DIY instructions from ifixit.com for Nexus 5X Rear-Facing Camera Replacement https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+5X+Rear-Facing+Camera+Replacement/60276
Does anyone think this should realistically be as simple as it seems to be to replace the rear-facing camera? And is there any reason to think that either of these replacement cameras would result in photos with image quality that is not as good as the original camera's pictures? Or should these replacement parts be just as good as the OEM camera in the phone? I actually chatted with someone on the DIYMobileRepair.com site and was told that the camera module is exactly the same as the OEM camera module that comes in the phone, so I would think that the resulting photos would/should be just as good after replacing the camera module. However, I can't help but be concerned about this when buying the camera model from a third party seller. So, I'm hoping that someone on here has actually replaced the rear-facing camera module and can comment about this.
With that stated, has anyone on here actually replaced the rear-facing camera module for a Nexus 5X? And if so, where did you buy the replacement part? And how much did it cost you? If anyone has actually purchased a replacement camera, if you would post a link to the specific part you got, and describe how difficult it was to install on your Nexus 5X and your results, that would be very much appreciated.
Also, here are some pics taken with my Nexus 5X:
http://imgur.com/kJUmLsN If you look just above the above the LG logo, you can see the mark that looks like a partial "C" or the left half of a circle, and would seem to have possibly been left by a fingerprint, or, now that I think about, it looks like it is likely actually an imprint mark from the the camera's lens assembly. There's also a little round spot/mark to the right of that one, close to the edge of the right side of the back cover.
Here's another picture http://imgur.com/QgXikAy where the half-circle mark is just below and between the openings for the fingerprint reader and the camera lens.
And here's another one http://imgur.com/GxGYo0U where the half-circle mark is just below and to the right of the "n" in the nexus imprint, and there's also a small dot/spot up higher and to the right of the fingerprint reader opening, close to the right edge of the back cover.
And one last photo for this post http://imgur.com/q8jnvHO where the half-circle spot/mark is in the middle towards the bottom of the image, and where there's also a small dot/mark on very the bottom of the right side, just to the left of the blue border line.
And here are some photos where I highlighted the marks/spots/dots:
http://imgur.com/qmY9CWN
http://imgur.com/4wZzAXi
Also, if anyone has any suggestions about what else I might be able to do to try to clear/clean off the marks that appear to be on the inside of the camera lens, please do let me know.
Sorry for the lengthy post. And as always, much thanks in advance for any helpful replies that I may get!
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hi,
I'm buying a used Moto Z Play. The first one.
I had a Samsung Note 4 before and that had an issue with the emmc (local storage) and phone would restart randomly, turn off, etc. This has a class action on it.
Then I had a LG G5. GPS will die on this model, on every unit. The screen is also prone to ghosting after you look at grey images.
Anything I should know about the first Moto Z Play? Is there a testing tool like Samsungs *#0*# (dial on dialpad and tool launches)?
Thanks!
when you first get it, look at the bottom side edge - the edge where the USB-C and headset jacks are: inscribed is your model number: it should say XT1635-02 / M1D764 - I say that because the first one I was sent was a -01 which is a verizon droid for which there is no unlock info. -02 is the Play and what most are discussing here.
- then power it up and look in settings/system/about phone/Software Channel and assure that it says what it should say for the particular phone you wanted - like mine says retus because i live in conus(continental US), etc.
- after that, enjoy your phone! It's nice!!! If you want to start modifying it spend some time in guides.
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-Welcome!!!
You should buy a tempered glass for the camera, nothing else. Moto Z Play is a good phone, and right, check out near the usb C port, it must say xt1635-02.
The only "widespread issues" with it are the following:
-Back glass scratches easily
-Back camera glass scratches easily
Those two things are easily fixed by using a skin or a simple case, i use a silicon case, very thin but it has a protunding ring around the camera so when you put the phone on a table the camera doesnt touches it and scratches
When I'm trying to take a pic in the dark, I noticed that the viewfinder and post picture has smudges/spots on them. It seems to only be on the main camera and in really dark scenarios. Can anyone confirm they have this as well?
@26donny There have been similar reports on Android-hilfe.de
look here: https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/...le-pixel-6-pro-flecken-auf-kamera.989463.html
If you don't speak German you can use a web translator but in any case you will find that some users there have posted pictures very simiar to yours. The problem should also be visible when taking a completely dark photo...
Here is a collection of example pictures that other users have posted in regard to this problem. As you can see, it's a serious issue. I'd encourage everybody who bought a Pixel 6 to check if they have the same problem and write to Google support if so. They sooner they learn there is something wrong with some lenses the sooner they can do something about it.
Hmmmm, I don't seem to have that but maybe it needs to be darker?
You just need to move the phone slowly over a fairly dark uniform image, the marks will then become clear because they will show up as static parts of the image. This is very similar to the dirty screen effect on OLED and LCD screens. It looks like contamination on the sensor itself, either it hasn't been washed properly or a coating hasn't covered correctly when it was manufactured. Definately a hardware issue, if effected get the phone sent back, it can't be fixed by software.
I've checked mine and no sign of a problem, thankfully.
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Hmmmm, I don't seem to have that but maybe it needs to be darker?
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I'm quite certain not every phone out there is actually affected by this. Maybe yours thankfully just is fine. But everybody should definitely check theirs. Also since I don't have one myself yet I'm not sure whether the problem only occurs when shooting in night mode or not.
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I'm quite certain not every phone out there is actually affected by this. Maybe yours thankfully just is fine. But everybody should definitely check theirs. Also since I don't have one myself yet I'm not sure whether the problem only occurs when shooting in night mode or not.
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I'll try again later when it's dark. Looks like a hardware problem.
I've got the issue. Any further info on this in English? I translated the website looks like no info from Google yet
I purchase my Pxl 6 Pro and the camara is showing just a black screen (
Has anyone had any further contact with google about this? They were supposed to contact me by friday after closing out my original ticket without ever actually talking to me... Here's a video of what it looks like through my view finder.
I just read an article about how Google doesn't recognize this as a hardware problem. I'm sorry for you guys here.
If it really is a hardware issue, we need to make more waves and get more attention so Google starts to act.
By the way, did you guys clean your camera lens properly? Did you try to look into it with a flashlight, to see if there is some dirt in there? And did you try a factory reset to see if it's not just a software issue? Or try it out in safemode?
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Has anyone had any further contact with google about this? They were supposed to contact me by friday after closing out my original ticket without ever actually talking to me... Here's a video of what it looks like through my view finder.
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Oh boy, that looks terrible.
It's not on the camera lens, if it was you would see the pattern move as OIS moved the lens and most likely it would be out of focus and hardly visible if at all.
The problem is on the sensor, it's either happened in the assembly process of the phone and some solvent has ended up on the sensor then evaporated leaving a dirty mark, or the sensor was already marked when put into the camera module.
It isn't software causing that.
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It's not on the camera lens, if it was you would see the pattern move as OIS moved the lens and most likely it would be out of focus and hardly visible if at all.
The problem is on the sensor, it's either happened in the assembly process of the phone and some solvent has ended up on the sensor then evaporated leaving a dirty mark, or the sensor was already marked when put into the camera module.
It isn't software causing that.
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That makes sense, but you still never know with Google and their glitchy software, so a factory reset/safemode try might still be worth, well, the try.
A hardware issue like the one you describe wouldn't surprise me, as already discussed in other threads, we know because of the leaked Assembly video, that a human assembles the P6 Pro almost entirely alone by, well, hand. Which means there are lots and lots of rooms for error, it might even be just a protective film over a sensor that the human responsible forgot to remove.
As reference, a copy of the video that has not yet been taken down by Google
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As you can see in 01:51, there are several protective films (2 layers, one on the backside of the chassie, one on the lens module part) that need to be manually removed by hand, without a tool. Even if the human removed them correctly, he might have smudged the lenses accidentally by having a contaminated glove.
Besides that, as you mentioned, it might also be a defective module from the beginning, because the sensor itself was contaminated in the assembly process. Even though that would greatly surprise me, since it's a Samsung sensor and we haven't heard about this problem with other phones that use the Samsung GN1 - and since Google doesn't use a custom one, but will get the finished lens module from Samsung and then just pack it on top of the pre-assembled 3-lens camera module... that would be odd.
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That makes sense, but you still never know with Google and their glitchy software, so a factory reset/safemode try might still be worth, well, the try.
A hardware issue like the one you describe wouldn't surprise me, as already discussed in other threads, we know because of the leaked Assembly video, that a human assembles the P6 Pro almost entirely alone by, well, hand. Which means there are lots and lots of rooms for error, it might even be just a protective film over a sensor that the human responsible forgot to remove.
As reference, a copy of the video that has not yet been taken down by Google
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As you can see in 01:51, there are several protective films (2 layers, one on the backside of the chassie, one on the lens module part) that need to be manually removed by hand, without a tool. Even if the human removed them correctly, he might have smudged the lenses accidentally by having a contaminated glove.
Besides that, as you mentioned, it might also be a defective module from the beginning, because the sensor itself was contaminated in the assembly process. Even though that would greatly surprise me, since it's a Samsung sensor and we haven't heard about this problem with other phones that use the Samsung GN1 - and since Google doesn't use a custom one, but will get the finished lens module from Samsung and then just pack it on top of the pre-assembled 3-lens camera module... that would be odd.
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thanks for that video. I have done 4 factory resets (no safe mode though) and the problem persists. The person who pointed me to this thread said google support told them to wait for the december update and if it was still there to contact support again.
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thanks for that video. I have done 4 factory resets (no safe mode though) and the problem persists. The person who pointed me to this thread said google support told them to wait for the december update and if it was still there to contact support again.
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If you are still in the return window, DO NOT wait. Demand a replacement device. Never wait when you are in the return window. AS LONG as you are in the return window, you have power and Google wants to make you happy. After that, you will live in the shadow of their grace, which can be awful.
Other than that: If you tried 4 factory resets, safe mode will most likely not help in any way. Factory reset is always "stronger" than a safemode, since it rans a completely empty device (at least if you tried the camera app without having set up your backup, which would just create your old software problem, lel).
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If you are still in the return window, DO NOT wait. Demand a replacement device. Never wait when you are in the return window. AS LONG as you are in the return window, you have power and Google wants to make you happy. After that, you will live in the shadow of their grace, which can be awful.
Other than that: If you tried 4 factory resets, safe mode will most likely not help in any way. Factory reset is always "stronger" than a safemode, since it rans a completely empty device (at least if you tried the camera app without having set up your backup, which would just create your old software problem, lel).
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They just said I could send it to their repair team or take it to a place locally. Im going to send it back to them and see what happens. FML oh well
chalan30 said:
They just said I could send it to their repair team or take it to a place locally. Im going to send it back to them and see what happens. FML oh well
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Did you buy it directly from Google?
A repaired device is usually a ****ty device. It will no longer have any decent seal and therefore your dust and water resistance is out the window. The assembly process is being done in a sterile environment, the repair process not so much. Which means that it has a lot of potential faults.
Especially this early on when Google didn't even have the chance to repair anything, it should be relatively easy to get a replacement.
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Did you buy it directly from Google?
A repaired device is usually a ****ty device. It will no longer have any decent seal and therefore your dust and water resistance is out the window. The assembly process is being done in a sterile environment, the repair process not so much. Which means that it has a lot of potential faults.
Especially this early on when Google didn't even have the chance to repair anything, it should be relatively easy to get a replacement.
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Yeah you are right. And yes I bought it from the google store. I am going to get in touch with them again and let them know that I need a replacement.
I suspect this issue is more widespread than it looks.
I initially thought I didn't have it, but it have it too. Not that marked, but i have it.
To replicate the test better:
- turn screen brightness at max.
- go into a very dark room, close to pitch black.
- open camera, point it to a homogeneous textured wall.
- move the camera around and notice if there is a stain that stays in a fixed position on the camera.
If you have the stains, contact google and let them know.
Attached a photo that makes you see where mine is.