How scratch proof is the lens on the back of the phone? I have some superficial scratches on the silver part, which is fine. Even though I've been using the included cover. The cover is something I would like to ditch and that would make the lens more exposed to scratches.
camera lens can get scratched easily
Worst bit about the phone, mine is scratched to **** after 2 months and I don't even keep anything else in my pocket with it.
Thanks. This is very unfortunate. I don't understand why they can't make them scratch proof.
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I've noticed that my camera is already a little scratched up and I think a year down the line it may be pretty scratched, can the lens be replaced?
Don't think so. U probably need to replace the whole cam.
Anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to prevent camera lens scratch? I hate having a case on the phone, but if the phone is put on a table the lens is in contact with the surface... would a screen protector work?
I would buy any clear screen protector and make the cutout. It shouldn't mess with the clarity.
I put a clear tape over the camera when its not in use,
KosanRio said:
I've noticed that my camera is already a little scratched up and I think a year down the line it may be pretty scratched, can the lens be replaced?
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I've replaced it before on my HTC HD2. It's not so hard, once the bevel is removed the outer glass falls right out. Got my replacement from Ebay.
Sent from my AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note using the XDA Premium app.
Camera protection is actually one of the main reasons I love the flip cover by Samsung. The replacement back is just a tad thicker than the stock cover around the camera lens and cause it to recess a bit protecting it from surface scratches from just being placed down.
Hi!
I'm currently using a Z5 Compact with one Slim TPU cover (Orzly Flexi-Slim Case). But I'd like to stop using a case.
The only thing that worries me is the camera, which is bit exposed.
If the camera was scratched by laying the phone at a desk surface, I'd like to know if it's possible to recover it replacing only the back cover.
Does somebody know if the back cover also includes the "glass" area of the camera? (I assume that it is possible to repair this on a Sony store or something like that, without loosing the warranty, right? Paying money)
thanks and best regards,
Sebastian.
So you're thinking of using the Z5C with a naked back, then?
The camera lens is not part of the main glass back of the phone. There's a circular cutout in the back that allows the camera lens to poke through. (The flash lens, however, is part of the glass back).
That said, the camera lens has a little silver-coloured ring around it, and the lens itself is set back. When you have the phone sitting on a desk, the lens will be raised above the surface slightly. Unless you regularly set the phone down on sandy/dirty surfaces, it'll probably be ok.
If you're really worried, you might want to look into getting a tempered/hardened glass back protector. That'll raise the camera a bit further off the desk without making the phone much thicker.
FYI, the camera lens cover is made of plastic, so you should definitely try not to scratch it. I personally use a dbrand skin, so it's slightly raised above the ground.
Random Username said:
FYI, the camera lens cover is made of plastic, so you should definitely try not to scratch it. I personally use a dbrand skin, so it's slightly raised above the ground.
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No wonder my outer lens gets so easily scratched. I have these mystery blemishes even with a case on... luckily the blemishes are located away from the camera lens itself. So is replacing the entire back the only solution to replace this "plastic" lens covering?
http://www.parts4repair.com/back-co...eHAQKFsWAamcfbyO_7XfEhBjdN-ZqVbOGEaAn7s8P8HAQ
Hello,
im not using my X with any case and recently saw that my back lens is really, reallly scratched. I cant understand why Sony did not use glass to protect it. Any idea how to remove this scratches?
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/58db60c5c607c/IMG_20170329_092200739.jpg?
It's not glass? It feels like it.. weird, I thought all of the X series were with glass lens. I have no scrathes nor in the lens nor on the screen (actually in the screen there are 2 super small invisible scratches you can view only with a specific angle under bright sun, other than that, it's like new. Been using a flip case and now ordered screen protectors and a good TPU. You got your lens TERRIBLY f*cked up, how did you manage to do that? and the metal is scratched too, right? I suggest you get a TPU now to prevent more damage. I don't think you can fix it, and I don't recommend the toothpaste DIY "trick" since chances are it won't do anything and paste will get stuck in the gap between the lens. I do suggest you to find lens in ebay and replace them yourself, or if you haven't rooted and still have warranty ask what they can do about it in a local store. Can't be very expensive...
What did you do in the end? I had this phone for little over a week, and the camera is full of scratches.
Did you contact Sony? Did they repaired the phone? Or have you removed the scratched layer with alcohol/toothpaste?
I've owned many, many phones over the years, some with a plastic lens. This is the first time I've seen my camera so scratched.
Just by looking at the pic, I'm pretty sure the protective plastic camera has not been removed yet..
This is old people, and I highly doubt OP will reply. Whoever says their lens are getting scratches either didn't remove the plastic cover or you are doing something VERY wrong. Phones aren't meant to be placed on rocks or something. Other than that, I have not idea how you scratch it and it looks like glass to me. The X series phones after the z5 were all upgraded with glass lens.
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This is old people, and I highly doubt OP will reply. Whoever says their lens are getting scratches either didn't remove the plastic cover or you are doing something VERY wrong. Phones aren't meant to be placed on rocks or something. Other than that, I have not idea how you scratch it and it looks like glass to me. The X series phones after the z5 were all upgraded with glass lens.
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There's no protective plastic on my lens, and it scratches with jeans denim, I've tested it. I own phones with actual plastic lenses, and they do not scratched by fabric. My guess is there are some units where the antiglare layer on the camera lens have some kind of defect.
Before the "you're using it wrong" argument: no. My phone is in pristine condition, it does not have any marks of use anywhere but the camera. It was never near any rough surface. My 2.5 years old Moto E2 plastic camera lens is in a much better condition.
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There's no protective plastic on my lens, and it scratches with jeans denim, I've tested it. I own phones with actual plastic lenses, and they do not scratched by fabric. My guess is there are some units where the antiglare layer on the camera lens have some kind of defect.
Before the "you're using it wrong" argument: no. My phone is in pristine condition, it does not have any marks of use anywhere but the camera. It was never near any rough surface. My 2.5 years old Moto E2 plastic camera lens is in a much better condition.
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Interesting. Mine is great though.
m4tt94 said:
What did you do in the end? I had this phone for little over a week, and the camera is full of scratches.
Did you contact Sony? Did they repaired the phone? Or have you removed the scratched layer with alcohol/toothpaste?
I've owned many, many phones over the years, some with a plastic lens. This is the first time I've seen my camera so scratched.
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Hi, I just bought original replacement back panel on aliexpress and replaced it - 3min of work. Tryed with toothpaste before but it didnt help at all.
Item is not available anymore but it was from this seller for 9usd and it was real orginal part:
http://s.aliexpress.com/JRF77VZ7
Does it have a protective plastic on the cam? I didnt notice any.
gemtin92 said:
Hi, I just bought original replacement back panel on aliexpress and replaced it - 3min of work. Tryed with toothpaste before but it didnt help at all.
Item is not available anymore but it was from this seller for 9usd and it was real orginal part:
http://s.aliexpress.com/JRF77VZ7
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Did you heat the back panel with a heat gun?
izyer said:
Does it have a protective plastic on the cam? I didnt notice any.
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Yes, it was blue so very visable.
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Did you heat the back panel with a heat gun?
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No, u used my gf hair dryer [emoji14]
So far I dont have any scratches on lens for months, so sth was ****ed up with previous back panel.
gemtin92 said:
Yes, it was blue so very visable.
No, u used my gf hair dryer [emoji14]
So far I dont have any scratches on lens for months, so sth was ****ed up with previous back panel.
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Very weird stuff going on with this phone, good job on fixing it
Hey, so I got these little camera lens protectors from AliExpress but after a few months they are scratched a lot so I'm thinking about Q for those who are not using these protectors, do you have any scratches over your lens? It is save to using the phone without it?
I had iPhone 6s with sapphire glass so I was never worried about scratches, after like 3 years of using it has no single scratch, but this V30 has just normal lens glass or same Corning gorilla?
*Sorry for my English.
AP3ND1X said:
Hey, so I got these little camera lens protectors from AliExpress but after a few months they are scratched a lot so I'm thinking about Q for those who are not using these protectors, do you have any scratches over your lens? It is save to using the phone without it?
I had iPhone 6s with sapphire glass so I was never worried about scratches, after like 3 years of using it has no single scratch, but this V30 has just normal lens glass or same Corning gorilla?
*Sorry for my English.
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Not neccesary if you use case for the phone itself. Phone with glass back for Qi wireless charging is slippery like wet fish. Case is needed for gripping, protection if dropped.
This also protects rear camera lenses.
I have no scratches on my camera lens, because nothing has ever touched my camera lens.
ChazzMatt said:
Not neccesary if you use case for the phone itself. Phone with glass back for Qi wireless charging is slippery like wet fish. Case is needed for gripping, protection if dropped.
This also protects rear camera lenses.
I have no scratches on my camera lens, because nothing has ever touched my camera lens.
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Yeah I'm using a case, so the camera lenses are not touching a table for example, but I often carry a phone with my keys or coins together, so this bother me, I know, I should use another pocket but with basketbal shorts it's hard to find a spare pocket ?
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Yeah I'm using a case, so the camera lenses are not touching a table for example, but I often carry a phone with my keys or coins together, so this bother me, I know, I should use another pocket but with basketball shorts it's hard to find a spare pocket
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Ah, see I don't do that. I got so mad at myself on previous phone for accidentally putting phone in same pants pocket as keys/coins. So, I have belt holster for work pants or with shorts really make sure I use pocket that has nothing.
I don't know how these came up on camera I haven't put my phone in a pocket with keys,coins or a rough surface don't know what it is either some marks or scratches it's like a coating that's wearing off or damaged is there a way to fix this?
*below are the pictures of those marks on camera lens.
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Two things to check:
1. Make sure there is no film protecting the lens. One person I know had a fine protective film over the lens, and they didn't notice it until moisture seeped in and the case was the same as yours. Finally they discovered and peeled off the film and the problem was gone.
2. If there is no such film, it may be possible that moisture seeped into the space between the glass and the lens. In that case, there is hardly anything you can do other than taking your phone to a service centre.
In short, this doesn't look like a scratch to me.
Wrichik Basu said:
Two things to check:
1. Make sure there is no film protecting the lens. One person I know had a fine protective film over the lens, and they didn't notice it until moisture seeped in and the case was the same as yours. Finally they discovered and peeled off the film and the problem was gone.
2. If there is no such film, it may be possible that moisture seeped into the space between the glass and the lens. In that case, there is hardly anything you can do other than taking your phone to a service centre.
In short, this doesn't look like a scratch to me.
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It's like a coating I've been using toothpaste on it it's clearing but very slowly