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My lens cracked today (don't know how) and I want to get it fixed. Can I take it to a camera shop and have them outfit it with another type of lens (example: leica lens)? Any photographers here or people who work in a camera shop?
I have some cameras that I can pull a lens from. Just wanting to know if this were possible.
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I would suggest taking it back to Sprint and see if they can fix it for you. Not to sure about camera shops but you can see what they say. Give it a try and let us know what happens.
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You didn't crack the lens
ruben1221 said:
I would suggest taking it back to Sprint and see if they can fix it for you. Not to sure about camera shops but you can see what they say. Give it a try and let us know what happens.
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You cracked the cover. The lens is under the front cover. I've thought about removing mine since I think the cover is causing some of the photo issues that are out there.
Remove the cover and see if the pics improve!
It would cost hundreds of dollars to custom build a lens and mount it to the evo, if any camera shop will even attempt to do that.
I wanted to swap the lens. I don't use a cover with my phone since I did the scraped paint mod. I'm surprised it broke since I don't put anything in left pocket but my phone.
I saw a post on here about people adding a camera lens attachment to the Evo. I'm pretty sure the lens can be replaced and I have a spare leica camera that's not working.
I would imagine the process to be similar to getting the lens for glasses cut to size but maybe more tedious.
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As someone already pointed out it's the cover which cracks, not the lense.
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masbirdies said:
You cracked the cover. The lens is under the front cover. I've thought about removing mine since I think the cover is causing some of the photo issues that are out there.
Remove the cover and see if the pics improve!
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Someone's got a relatively cheap fix out there:
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Since I'm not allowed to post links (new user), do a Google search for:
"HTC EVO rear camera lenses available for $22" jenn k. lee
how is it going everyone,
i got a problem, it's my first time. Some local shops asked my girlfriend 60€ to replace her camera glass, since we are not living with our parents and we are studying i just googled the problem and saw that glasses&co didn't cost that much so i'm still trying to be able to repair it. The problem seem to be only with the glass, i just ordered online this Toolkit:#291553644760 on ebay.it
hoping it will work, then i ordered this: #331623081947 on ebay.it
i was like: "too easy, something gonna go wrong" AND HERE IT GOES.
today i recived the camera without the lens, here is the problem, should i order a lens? is it easy to put in it? can i do it with my Toolkit or do i need no Toolkit at all? i hope you will answer soon because i have 7 days to send back the camera and try to order one with lens.
Anyway i found this lens, is it what i'm looking for? #351475263688 on ebay.it
BIG THANKS EVERYONE!
i hope someone gonna solve my problem, stay awesome!
Luigi from Italy
Anyone?
Anyone who knows more then me? Pleeease
So the camera still works right? and only the lens is broken?
If so, get this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camera-Glas...668631?hash=item4aefdab897:g:36IAAOSwyQtV5sQL and watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aODndvN2zII to help you understand how to fix it.
Hope this helps
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Does it work for sure? I don't wanna buy it for nothing, i already bought a camera case but it got no glass :/
luxor320 said:
Does it work for sure? I don't wanna buy it for nothing, i already bought a camera case but it got no glass :/
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If your rear camera is working without issue and you just need the lens assembly, I found this on eBay. It says it's OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
It's the gray colored one @$13.99. You would choose the color you need:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151794398884&alt=web
I also found this for $8.99.
It doesn't say it's OEM:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191680250481&alt=web
As I mentioned, if your existing rear camera is operating without issue, you just need to replace the lens assembly. You can return the camera you purchased and just replace the lens assembly in the correct color needed.
Search for an OEM lens assembly. If searching on eBay, find a seller with excellent feedback, etc. Choose your color and follow the video in the link from the previous post. Installation looks to be straight forward, although I'd do additional research to be certain.
It's really weird that it comes with no glass. Here is what i found http://www.witrigs.com/oem-camera-lens-for-lg-g4-black and need $14.99.
I ordered my Nexus 5X from bhphotovideo, shipping to Mexico. Sadly, I got a defective camera and bhphotovideo doesn't want to comply with customs here in Mexico so if I exchange my item I'll have to pay import taxes again (about 147 usd(even with this the phone was cheaper than buying it here in Mexico)).
I think the best option for me would be to replace the camera (it looks really easy) but I haven't been able to find a replacement camera module at a decent price.
Do you guys know a page where I could buy this? Or does someone knows when they might become available?
contact Google for a replacement/repair. they are usually better at customer service than LG. Ultimately call LG for a repair quote. It shouldn't be much.
what's wrong with it?
juryben said:
what's wrong with it?
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There is a black spot in the camera
dpj52190 said:
contact Google for a replacement/repair. they are usually better at customer service than LG. Ultimately call LG for a repair quote. It shouldn't be much.
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I think I'll try LG since they have offices here in Mexico, let's hope they help even though it was bought in the us
mate that looks more like dust between the lens and the back cover... i've seen this happen in a dslr where dust goes between the lens and the image sensor
if LG fails to repair your device (i say they will fix it) then you can always open it to clear the dust out.
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There is a black spot in the camera
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dpj52190 said:
mate that looks more like dust between the lens and the back cover... i've seen this happen in a dslr where dust goes between the lens and the image sensor
if LG fails to repair your device (i say they will fix it) then you can always open it to clear the dust out.
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I think that the spot might be in the sensor itself but it is worth a try
Will removing the back cover void the warranty?
Well I tried opening an though I couldn't remove the black spot it moved to another place... so I'm guessing it some dust really really stuck to the inner lens?
Any ideas of what I can use to clean it?
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Well I tried opening an though I couldn't remove the black spot it moved to another place... so I'm guessing it some dust really really stuck to the inner lens?
Any ideas of what I can use to clean it?
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they sell cans that contain compressed air.. specially used for electronics.. you could try that if there's any opening around the lens.. but i doubt there will be any opening. to prevent dust going in, in the first place.
http://gokimco.com/blog/using-compressed-air-dusters-to-clean-electronic-circuit-boards
here's what it looks like
the first thing i'd do is try to figure out where the dust is sitting. most likely its just between the lens and the back cover lens which would make it really easy to fix
Today while sleeping I dropped my pillow on the charger of the nexus... and it fell to the floor
When I used the camera again the spot was gone and the camera is now working correctly D:
I got lucky I guess <3
I have a ZenFone 2 ZE551ML. I took it to an authorized repair center in Kolkata, India for "fixing" the front camera. I'm putting the words faulty and fixing in quotes because I truly do not believe the repair center. I have this weird dust-like material stuck in the front camera which makes photos taken through it look HORRIBLE. Truly horrible.
I am looking for a cheap and easy method to "fix" this problem. I am providing photos (Maybe not very high quality) for extra help.
Saamyo said:
I have a ZenFone 2 ZE551ML. I took it to an authorized repair center in Kolkata, India for "fixing" the front camera. I'm putting the words faulty and fixing in quotes because I truly do not believe the repair center. I have this weird dust-like material stuck in the front camera which makes photos taken through it look HORRIBLE. Truly horrible.
I am looking for a cheap and easy method to "fix" this problem. I am providing photos (Maybe not very high quality) for extra help.
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Return it to repair shop with receipt and explain it to them, only other fix is to change the entire frontal camera
ElmirBuljubasic said:
Return it to repair shop with receipt and explain it to them, only other fix is to change the entire frontal camera
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Thanks fellow XDA member. I was wondering whether I should give the phone to the people at the repair center but now I'm actually positive that I should.
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
bhavstech said:
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: