Does anyone have any idea where we can find a replacement for rear camera lens , as many of us are facing scratches on the lens
There is no separate lens, you need to replace the whole camera module. That's why I pay more attention to that rear lens than to the LCD screen that is protected with a glass protector.
I think Motorola should give a free lens panel replacement for Moto G4 plus users 'cause most of the phones have this issue including mine, I did notice that there's a little difference in the quality of pics taken from the rear camera now that I have a few scratches
The lens on any photo camera need care in handling to avoid any scratches. Some pro lenses can take filters in front of the glass, but the point and shoot cameras don't.
Why would be different for the phone lens?
After doing some research on Google & our very own XDA I found out that the scratches are actually not on the camera glass but on the Oleophobic coating applied on the rear camera glass. There are lots of videos available on Youtube on how to remove scratches on mobile camera glass, the procedure usually needs regular white toothpaste or Rubbing Alcohol etc. My moto g4 plus's camera was giving blurred pics due to those scratches but I finally got rid of those issues. One thing is for sure that Moto has used a cheap quality Oleophobic coating on the rear camera glass & they must provide a replacement for that.
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Amit_timA said:
After doing some research on Google & our very own XDA I found out that the scratches are actually not on the camera glass but on the Oleophobic coating applied on the rear camera glass. There are lots of videos available on Youtube on how to remove scratches on mobile camera glass, the procedure usually needs regular white toothpaste or Rubbing Alcohol etc. My moto g4 plus's camera was giving blurred pics due to those scratches but I finally got rid of those issues. One thing is for sure that Moto has used a cheap quality Oleophobic coating on the rear camera glass & they must provide a replacement for that.
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Hi.. may i known what type of alcohol u used ?? Coz i used tooth paste, Baking Soda, Nail Paint Remover... But none of them worked...
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Vatansworld said:
Hi.. may i known what type of alcohol u used ?? Coz i used tooth paste, Baking Soda, Nail Paint Remover... But none of them worked...
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Can we Break Rear Camera lens of Moto G4 Plus ??? Does that effect Camera Performance ???
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Hi.. may i known what type of alcohol u used ?? Coz i used tooth paste, Baking Soda, Nail Paint Remover... But none of them worked...
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Since I had no other forms of alcohol available I used whisky (Royal Stag) & it worked
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Since I had no other forms of alcohol available I used whisky (Royal Stag) & it worked
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Nice..!!! Colgate toothpaste worked for me..
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Vatansworld said:
Hi.. may i known what type of alcohol u used ?? Coz i used tooth paste, Baking Soda, Nail Paint Remover... But none of them worked...
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I used Colgate and seemed to remove the scratches(to some extent). What's more important is that the rear camera quality was bad with those scratches and now the camera quality has improved significantly.
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Nice..!!! Colgate toothpaste worked for me..
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I used Colgate and seemed to remove the scratches(to some extent). What's more important is that the rear camera quality was bad with those scratches and now the camera quality has improved significantly.
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Thats Awesome :good:
Guys i too got scratches on my moto g4 plus...tried all methods but dint worked...but i tried a diferent method and it realy worked...just use transparent cellotape...bt b sure that the tape doesnt have any marks and lines...should be clean without any smugges...simply paste it over the rear camera outer lense and gently place it and make bubble freee...and c the magic..the celotape takes away scratches away and ur good to take pictures wid it...but this is just a temporary method...later just replace the celotape with another if it gets scratched again...try it guys ...itz better dis way dan rubing all dos stuffs..coz it made more scratches trying house hold items...use Cellotaper transparent n see the magic.....
Rear camera glass repair.
After my recent findings....I see that the olephobic coating on the rear camera glass got scratched. It is now of no use for me to use Colgate toothpaste or alcohol on the glass. Can someone tell me the permanent solution for this?
I got mine fixed from a mobile repair shop, where they replaced the rear lens with some plastic cutout lens. took like 15 minutes, works perfect now .
Amit_timA said:
After doing some research on Google & our very own XDA I found out that the scratches are actually not on the camera glass but on the Oleophobic coating applied on the rear camera glass. There are lots of videos available on Youtube on how to remove scratches on mobile camera glass, the procedure usually needs regular white toothpaste or Rubbing Alcohol etc. My moto g4 plus's camera was giving blurred pics due to those scratches but I finally got rid of those issues. One thing is for sure that Moto has used a cheap quality Oleophobic coating on the rear camera glass & they must provide a replacement for that.
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Sadly I tried the toothpaste trick and it actually ended up making more scratches ?
However on my Nexus 7 2013 it removed all scratches ?
Is the Oleophobic coating thicker on our Moto G4?
Should I scrub the toothpaste for a longer period of time?
Use Baking soda to remove scratches . It worked like a charm for me. Rub it for longer time until the camera quality is restored.
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i dunno if everyone know about this. but there is a thin oleophobic coating or sheet over the lens. I got scratches on that. what i did was i removed it and replaced it with camera lens protector
srgudhka said:
i dunno if everyone know about this. but there is a thin oleophobic coating or sheet over the lens. I got scratches on that. what i did was i removed it and replaced it with camera lens protector
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Where can one get camera lens protector?
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Where can one get camera lens protector?
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get it from gadgetshieldz. its not a true lens protector as they are not yet available for moto g4 plus. but they are good.
Anybody replaced their camera lens? Is it available at care center? Also if you did,how much it costs?
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Anybody replaced their camera lens? Is it available at care center? Also if you did,how much it costs?
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I've replaced, and paid 1800 Rupees(1550+250)
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Hey guys, my camera has been taking not so great pics lately, and Iv always suspected it was because of my camera lens glass cover that is on the midplate
the glass itself has some wear on it from light scratches, and it has a group of tiny bubbles on the glass itself (im thinking there is some protective film on the glass on the other side)
anyways , I took off the midplate and took a picture without the glass.
results = my pictures were AMAZING... the clearest, sharpest ever seen on this phone.
how can I make this permanent?... is the glass replaceable? ... can I remove the glass and let it run naked?... is it safe?.. (with a battery cover and silicon case over it)
any suggestions?... thanks guys.
I think the same thing that happened to the glass can happen to the lens.
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Hey guys, my camera has been taking not so great pics lately, and Iv always suspected it was because of my camera lens glass cover that is on the midplate
the glass itself has some wear on it from light scratches, and it has a group of tiny bubbles on the glass itself (im thinking there is some protective film on the glass on the other side)
anyways , I took off the midplate and took a picture without the glass.
results = my pictures were AMAZING... the clearest, sharpest ever seen on this phone.
how can I make this permanent?... is the glass replaceable? ... can I remove the glass and let it run naked?... is it safe?.. (with a battery cover and silicon case over it)
any suggestions?... thanks guys.
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Hi,
Do you have the pics to show how you removed the midplate? I am thinking of modding my samsung vibrant to a non-camera one. I know it sounds silly but my workplace doesn't allow camera phones
nhc said:
Hi,
Do you have the pics to show how you removed the midplate? I am thinking of modding my samsung vibrant to a non-camera one. I know it sounds silly but my workplace doesn't allow camera phones
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Phones without camera lol, who do you work for Hitler? Oh maybe apple nvm. There is a tread in general for replacing the camer you can use that.
Plz help me out my moto g4 plus camera glass has been scratch
That's too bad, nothing you can do. That's hard Sapphire, not just glass and you still managed to scratch it...
I keep keys, coins in different pocket, and don't leave the phone on hard surfaces with screen up / camera down (I have a glass protector on the screen side).
After doing some research on Google & our very own XDA I found out that the scratches are actually not on the camera glass but on the Oleophobic coating applied on the rear camera glass. There are lots of videos available on Youtube on how to remove scratches on mobile camera glass, the procedure usually needs regular white toothpaste or Rubbing Alcohol etc. My moto g4 plus's camera was giving blurred pics due to those scratches but I finally got rid of those issues. One thing is for sure that Moto has used a cheap quality Oleophobic coating on the rear camera glass & they must provide a replacement for that.
Amit_timA said:
After doing some research on Google & our very own XDA I found out that the scratches are actually not on the camera glass but on the Oleophobic coating applied on the rear camera glass. There are lots of videos available on Youtube on how to remove scratches on mobile camera glass, the procedure usually needs regular white toothpaste or Rubbing Alcohol etc. My moto g4 plus's camera was giving blurred pics due to those scratches but I finally got rid of those issues. One thing is for sure that Moto has used a cheap quality Oleophobic coating on the rear camera glass & they must provide a replacement for that.
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You get what you pay for, its a cheap phone bro
I have manage to protect my camera lens by this way. Hope it helps somebody. It is just a plastic screen protector trimmed to fit on the back of my rude case. It does the work perfectly. The only inconvinient, which I dont see a major thing, is that you have to remove it when shooting with the flash on.
By the way, there is not a single difference between pics taken with and without the plastic shield. (without flash)
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One thing is for sure that Moto has used a cheap quality Oleophobic coating on the rear camera glass & they must provide a replacement for that.
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Why is that? You want better coating, get a phone that cost double (Samsung S7, Apple iPhone 7).
You wanted a cheaper phone, Moto gave you that. Stop mixing in your pocket keys and coins with the phone.
SoNic67 said:
Why is that? You want better coating, get a phone that cost double (Samsung S7, Apple iPhone 7).
You wanted a cheaper phone, Moto gave you that. Stop mixing in your pocket keys and coins with the phone.
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Hahaha, u made me laugh for no reason at all Bro, even my old Samsung Mini still runs without a single scratch on the camera lens so hows that possible at such a low selling cost??? As I've said earlier its about the quality of oleophobic coating used, no matter how much care u take it'll still get the scratches, if you dont believe thn please check other forums on Moto G4 plus.
And my G4 Plus has NO scratches. It just means that, by random, you abused more the G4 and you don't even know how you did it. Or that the cheap phones don't have any coating.
I don't need to read any posts, I can just turn the phone the other way and see the clean lens.
Don't like the coating? Great, use alcohol or toothpaste and remove it.
I just use a transparent/cello tape to cover the whole camera lens part. It is not even noticeable. Camera works perfect ,no focusing issues or any other issue. And it is TOO cheap. And if get scratched anyhow, just replace it. Why to buy any expensive lens protector if it can be protected in almost free.
The best way to avoid scratches is by not keeping your camera lens facing the surface. Another solution is, buy an ARMOUR Cover which totally keeps the lens from external scratches, as it is thick enough it avoid the lens contacting any surface.. If you're too used to keeping your phone with coins or keys in your pocket, well you need to change your habit then
HOPE THIS HELPS !
I & also many Moto G4 Plus users have experienced the very same issue (camera glass scratches). The moto doesn't take any responsibility on that issue as i have confirmed the same with the service center guys as it comes under physical damage and said he doesn't want to replace it under the warranty. So I got it replaced for RS. 1860/-. Only the camera glass can't be separated from the back panel (inner), so, they replace the whole back inside panel. I changed it & bought camera skin protection for it.
Link: http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/motorola-moto-g4-plus-skins-decals-wraps.html
Hi guys, news from a spanish Moto g4 Plus forum (thanks to HTCMANIA)
New camera lens protector for Moto devices https://es.aliexpress.com/item/For-Motorola-Moto-G4-Plus-X-Pro-Style-Z-Play-Nexus-6-Camera-Lens-Protector-Tempered/32746309756.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.jWsch4&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UfYbAe2%3A&cpt=1481529910595&aff_trace_key=4f583334b00b439cbe632d0c24c555a4-1481529910595-00550-UfYbAe2
And new back cover for Moto G4 / G4 plus with the camera protector.
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I ordered camera lens protector. when you get the package will give information what is the quality.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hi
When i bought my Pixel 6 i added ringke's camera lens protector made of tempered glass.
Google Pixel 6 | Camera Protector Glass [3 Pack]
Protect your smartphone's rear camera against scratches and drops with the ultra-thin, full-cover Ringke Camera Protector Glass.
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Anyone is using the Pixel without the lens protector and share some photos with and without the lens protector ?
Yeap, sure can. Refraction and back reflections (ghosting).
The outside rear cover "lense" is the lense protector. These are normally cheap and easy to replace if damaged. Use a case with a raised cam guard and it will likely last the life of the phone.
Hmm i removed the tempered glass that i applied, will check today if it fixed my photo taking experience.
I do know that "glue" is applied and the heat from the phone might cause blurriness due to that.
btw i do see improvement already, focus wise not that much, damn even with laser based focus and PDAF it's not working well..
I got this for the 6 pro and works really well only prob I have seen is lense flare from the sun other than that it's good I did make a post about it
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I got this for the 6 pro and works really well only prob I have seen is lense flare from the sun other than that it's good I did make a post about it
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I never use one again, it causing color issues, weird haze, photo which looks un natural and lots of artifacts on scenes with Wide Dynamic range, but the one which you shared is only protects the surrounding area of the lens, and not touching them.
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I never use one again, it causing color issues, weird haze, photo which looks un natural and lots of artifacts on scenes with Wide Dynamic range, but the one which you shared is only protects the surrounding area of the lens, and not touching them.
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I have it on my phone it protects the whole camera and I find it doesn't effect photo at all just if sun is in it then it causes flare I have posted about it they make it for the pixel pro and 6 I had to replace it becuse I put whitestone on and it made the camera protector lift up