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Hi All,
Does anyone know of a fix for a scratched camera window? Can it be replaced with out changing battery covers? Maybe a DIY? I'm considering the polishing attachments on my rotary tool at the moment.
Chris.
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Just ditch the camera window or get creative. watch in sequence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUZ38NxgRU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9GRcSM--_M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayfhCM8LCvM
I followed it and the image quality improved a lot.
Sirhcchris said:
Hi All,
Does anyone know of a fix for a scratched camera window? Can it be replaced with out changing battery covers? Maybe a DIY? I'm considering the polishing attachments on my rotary tool at the moment.
Chris.
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I had the same issue, and in the end i replaced the back cover because it was pissing me off. Not a cheap solution (25€) but worth it imho. Together with that i ordered a martin fields protector, which includes a small protector (much more resistant than default plastic) for that window, it helps a lot. Being that thing made of cheap plastic it's all you can do about it i'm afraid...it's a shame htc didn't use some more glass for a high end device tho...
I saw a thread somewhere about people replacing the standard plastic lens cover with a sapphire glass one - clear image and no degradation in quality over time
yeah hope to fin something better then that cover in last vid
Just got a set of martin fields protectors, excellent but a little pricey compared to most, easiest fix is just remove the back cover when taking photos and then snap back on after.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste as done the trick for me, i will be going to a watchmakers for some sapphire glass.
tvr84 said:
i will be going to a watchmakers for some sapphire glass.
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Lol, are you serious?
vnvman said:
Lol, are you serious?
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why not ?? i need something cant just leave it with a hole in lol, loads of **** will get in there. anyway its a lot better now i cleaned it.
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you can buy one here >> http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/displayproduct.cfm?productid=1904&showall
Sapphire glass
Diameter 9.5mm
Thickness 0.5mm
sh500 said:
I saw a thread somewhere about people replacing the standard plastic lens cover with a sapphire glass one - clear image and no degradation in quality over time
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indeed, I've popped mine out currently, quality is amazing now!
in theory you don't need a replacement window (the magic never had one to begin with) but I have dirty pockets so I'm going for a sapphire replacement glass as well.
cheers
B
tvr84 said:
why not ?? i need something cant just leave it with a hole in lol, loads of **** will get in there. anyway its a lot better now i cleaned it.
Edit £16.00
you can buy one here >> http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/displayproduct.cfm?productid=1904&showall
Sapphire glass
Diameter 9.5mm
Thickness 0.5mm
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just wanted to order but shipping is through the roof!! 24€ only for shipping? The glass itself is cheaper!!
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I have my HTC Desire for about 8 months. After first 3 months that plastic was BADLY scratched. After a few months the plastic was cristal clear again , the only thing i did was to rub it every day with a very soft glasses cleaner cloth in order to remove the smudge, the result was unexpected, because i didn't had in mind to remove the scratches that way.
yes post is very bad, i cant find it any where, on thw interweb if u find a better i,e cheaper please post here.
Hi,
I dont use screen protector, but I want to protect the back camera lens.
Is there special screen protector for that? That i can buy ...
I have tried to cut small round from unused screen protector, but it turned bad which affect image quality of the camera.
Thanks
gogol said:
Hi,
I dont use screen protector, but I want to protect the back camera lens.
Is there special screen protector for that? That i can buy ...
I have tried to cut small round from unused screen protector, but it turned bad which affect image quality of the camera.
Thanks
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I don't think theres anything you can do. *Any* kind of protector will greatly affect image quality. It's just the way things are. Best bet is to find a case with some kind of removable cover?
Or is it possible to buy only the back cover of the phone?
I meant the battery door ...
I still remember the olden days, I was trying to replace the back cover of my HTC Kaiser and it was difficult to find.
kwazi said:
I don't think theres anything you can do. *Any* kind of protector will greatly affect image quality. It's just the way things are. Best bet is to find a case with some kind of removable cover?
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gogol said:
Or is it possible to buy only the back cover of the phone?
I meant the battery door ...
I still remember the olden days, I was trying to replace the back cover of my HTC Kaiser and it was difficult to find.
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not sure how an extra battery door will help protect your camera lens?
But yea, I'm sure you'll be able to find replacement back covers in due time.
kwazi said:
not sure how an extra battery door will help protect your camera lens?
But yea, I'm sure you'll be able to find replacement back covers in due time.
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Search eBay now, they're available. I bought one.
Martin Fields protectors almost always include a camera lens protector. I don't think their protector pack is out yet for the gn though.
yea..back covers all over ebay.
Is there any chance the camera lens cover is glass? On my HTC Desire it was hardened plastic (part of battery case) and I went through 3 back covers over 2 years due to nasty scratches on the lens cover. I think the cover on the nexus looks glass though? I think covering it with anything might cloud images, but keeping it in a pouch would be good idea. Keep it from rubbing against grit in pocket or surfaces.
I found this forum while searching for a new case for my htc one.
I currently have the Otterbox Defender from Verizon when I got my phone 2 weeks ago. While I love the protection it offers. I hate the fact that every 2 days I have to open it up and clean debris off the screen. I have an additional screen protector inside so the glass wont get scratched by the debris
I work outside in a sand environment 8-10 hours a day. I also deal with farm machinery so thats the reason I initially went Otterbox
Basically I need a quality case that will.
1. keep as much dust out as possible
2. offer high impact/falling resistance
3. some form of water resistance would be awesome as well if applicable.
Ive looked at Trident, Ballistic, Body Glove so far.
I would appreciate any help in finding a new case. I really don't want to pop the built in protector out unless I have too. I will if its the best option.
does it work good??
Dust-proof.
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Basically I need a quality case that will.
1. keep as much dust out as possible
2. offer high impact/falling resistance
3. some form of water resistance would be awesome as well if applicable.
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Hi there! I work at the gupsum factory and gupsum=dust. Many-many dust. Even in my pocket the phone get dirty. Ill allready get carbon stickers to prevent scraches ana basic plastic case. awaiting for more seriuos protector cases from ebay. For now i put the phone in plastic bag with closing clips at top. Its not perfect, but it not geting dust and etc. If you happend to find a good protection, give us a note.
Give this a try, the way I look at it if is water proof why will it not protect it from dust. I have not tried this my self, but it looks very seal all around.
http://www.amazon.com/Redpepper-Wat...73084&sr=1-4&keywords=htc+one+case+waterproof
Hope that helps
[Okay! I just got my cover (1 day before it was supposed to arrive LOL just like it happened with my V20). Anyway. This is my review:
First of all, here is the link to purchase the cover (maybe cheaper in other websites, maybe not):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26267917850...49&var=561595568110&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Now, lets proceed by telling you what was included:
1x Heavy duty cover (dual layers, 3 pcs); 1x Premium Tempered Glass; 1x Dust absorbant cloth; 1x Cleaning wipe
Finally, Lets get to the review! The good and the bad:
The good: I like the cover. So far i dropped the phone from 3 feets and nothing happened to it. The cover meets Military Grade 810.1-G Compliancy. The first layer feels like a fat layer of clear TPU but it doesnt feel bad at all. The outer layers are made of Polycarbonate to absorb the falls. The TPU layer is enough to absorb the impact but the 2 layers of polycarbonate have 2 purposes to protect, but also to make the phone adjust firmly in the cover. The audio jack and the type c usb port both have dustproof covers so that it doesnt penetrate any dust particles. easily to open and close. With this cover you will be able to use every functionality. Including IR Blaster, and every mic has its big enough hole to let the voice sound as clear as possible. cover doesnt feel bulky, to put it inside your pocket with or without cover, you wouldnt notice the difference (see the picture of the rule and measure your phone with one). it is very light too. Now, the screen protector, im sure it was premium, but i messed up putting it (STUPID DUST PARTICLES FLOATING EVERYWHERE), so now i have to buy a new screen protector lol.
The bad: 1) Your fingerprints will stay on the TPU layer (light fingerprints) but they still there. So,,, if you are into security and no trusting anyone and thinking about someone will do conspiracy against you and will use your fingerprint to unlock the phone, well,,,, it is not for you, unless you paint it with an spray ; 2) possibly another bad side: if you are no accustomed to the volume buttons on the side of the device and have to constantly looking for where exactly to press, then this is not a cover for you, since the buttons totally disappear with it. On the other hand, they are easily to press if you are accustomed to the volume buttons on the side; 3) The cover might slip if the material of the surface were you put it is made of Anodized aluminum or any other material that has been processed or polished.
Funny Fact: Seems that they created the cover missing some information about the phone's physic, since they added a button in the right low side of the cover which has no purpose there LOL!
I havent had any scratch so far (from the fall) yet.
If there is any question, please let me know, and i will try to answer. Or any other comments.
Cheers!
@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too
haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???
iLLxLBPSTi said:
haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???
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When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle.. Now, about the tempered glass, it is very thick. if it werent for the dust particles in my living room, i would have put it perfectly, Something that i like is that when you put the screen protector, and the put the cover, there is no way any dust will go inside, at least from the front part, since the polycarbonate layer presses the tempered glass, hard enough to no let any dust go inside. So, neither from the front nor the audiojack nor the type c port, you will get dust. I just bought 2 tempere glasses on ebay ahhahahah.
Few advices to put it perfectly: go to a place inside your house where there is the least amount of dust (no air conditioner, no windows, and no fans rotating), clean your hands with alcohol, and let it dry. then start from the hardest part, The top, as soon as you align the top and the edges on the top, it wil become easier. Now, i noticed that many of the screen protectors, such as this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Shield-Te...ywords=lg+v20+tempered+glass+screen+protector
Are not been built correctly. As you can see on the reviews, you will see people talking about the tempered glass not properly adjusting to the edges, And to be honest, i dont know if this tempered glass i used but put wrong had the same issue since i see the edges not properly adjusted . maybe because i removed it 2 times and put it back on, or maybe is the built quality. Anyway, im going to wait for the other tempered glasses. and see if those have the same issue.
i bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182283071096?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too
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Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?
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When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle..
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case
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Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?
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It doesnt feel bad, it could be better though if it were aluminum probably. But i figure that the polycarbonate absorbs impact better than metal. Also, please revisit the the first post of the thread, i made some changes into my review you might want to read.
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case
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Im Posting the 2nd wave of pictures now
2nd wave of pictures (will also be posted on first post)
Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL
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Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL
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nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol
aknotts415 said:
nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol
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Loooooool yes. I even have the plastic in the camera and the back of the phone
Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
thx for posting up more pics...i will definitely order this soon...my phone will be here in an hour or two...
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Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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it doesnt look like it does..if you look at pics 8...shows a good gap between the regular battery/time info and the top portion of the case...
Logi23 said:
Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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Nope. It doesnt. it leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:
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Nope. It doesnt. eat leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:
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Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.
Logi23 said:
Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.
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Oh! you are right hahahah. I didn't notice that until i went to the same link on ebay now. The black one shows the 2nd screen, but the others show it as covered . hahaha Probably for the same reason they added something extra to the case that it didnt need to be there as you might have noticed in the picture #8 of the first post i uploaded. But just to play safe, if you will bu y the cover, ask them first.
So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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i went ahead and ordered one as well...also ordered this for when im in the house and dont need the full protection...
I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!
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So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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Yeah at first i thought the same about mine. But then after a minute or 2 it came back to normal and iI t stayed put covering pretty well. Did you try after a short period of time?
Well , for the time being, i did a little adjustment to mine lol and it worked. I put a very very very thin layer of superglue on the edge of the port-cover and waited for it to dry, now the superglue is part of the case, but now the dustcover protector stays there the second i want it to stay there. Although it is not necessary because as i said before, it will come back to normal after about 1 minute or 2 minutes.
On the other hand, I just dont want to return the cover and have my phone naked for another week LOL . And also, i kind of like how thin it is yet very protective. and the seller gave me $5 dollars back because seems like the "premium screen protector" is one of those that wont stick to the edges correctly, althoguht it might have been my fault since i removed it 3 times and put it back on.
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I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!
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Hey i have a question. when you open the cover to plug the usb charger, does it remains open? or is it like mine that after a few minutes it does closes okay?
I was wondering if there is any plastic film to put on the back of the phone? Also maybe on the sides.
I have a case on the phone (ringke) and dust and lint gets in behind the phone.
Your best bet would be a phone skin. As far as the sides they come pretty well protected with sections of film front the factory I never take those off. Also consider nightly taking 2 mins before putting phone on charger and taking case off wipe phone down and case before reinstalling the case. If not a phone skin is gonna be your best bet. They make them clear
I was also wondering the same thing. I once used a tempered glass back for my Samsung s6 edge once but that interfere with the case. I guess plastic would be a lot thinner. I'm also interested in a clear plastic for the camera lens.
hero4eva said:
I was also wondering the same thing. I once used a tempered glass back for my Samsung s6 edge once but that interfere with the case. I guess plastic would be a lot thinner. I'm also interested in a clear plastic for the camera lens.
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Really thinking that anything over the camera lens is going to cause issues. Truly. But you could get one of the universal plastic covers and cut it to fit
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Really thinking that anything over the camera lens is going to cause issues. Truly. But you could get one of the universal plastic covers and cut it to fit
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Was thinking more like the dbrand warps, I've seen they have a piece that covers the camera lens with hole cutout for the camera and flash. Now if I can find something less fancy and cheaper than dbrand it'll do me.
Amazon has some from kleerlock and skinomi.
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Amazon has some from kleerlock and skinomi.
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Thanks that's exactly what I was looking for
Unfortunately I don't get Amazon here in Australia.
Hopefully it becomes more common and more sellers sell these protectors/skins
jakeyo said:
Unfortunately I don't get Amazon here in Australia.
Hopefully it becomes more common and more sellers sell these protectors/skins
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I'm from Australia as well. Just used the filter in Amazon to show only seller who's willing to ship to OZ
I've been lookin for wraps and skins, but comes to $28 aud here.
All I'm really after is a clear screen-protector type for the back of the phone for $1 off ebay.... hmm