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This is just a little tutorial how to remove / replace the camera glass.
1 - First follow this steps (stop listen to page 3.3 "Disassembly"):
http://www.scribd.com/doc/87892838/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-mini-ST15i-service-manual
2 - Now push the glass from the inside of the cover that you just removed. It will not take much effort, the glass is held in place by an adhesive ring.
(I took pictures of the steps ...)
Since I'm a CAD designer and I use CNC machines, I made from a sheet of 2mm thick plexiglass the replacement of the original glass full of condensation and scratches ...
(If you need send me an email, I'll see what I can do ...)
3 - Anyway, replace the cover, then reinsert the new glass.
The glass (plexiglass) I've done, is often little more than the original, so it is not necessary to use glues or adhesives to stop it. Just place it and close the external cover. Simple and functional.
Obviously necessary to consider that the plexiglass is not resistant such as glass, then the solution is temporary. However, once again scratched will just replace the glass with another one simply by removing the external cover.
That's all. I hope it was helpful!
(The last two photos are the tests "with" and "without" the glass (plexiglass)
The photos were only resized with photoshop.)
Remember that I am not responsible for damage that you can provide to your device.
Disassembling your smartphone void the warranty!
Add CAMERA GLASS ST15I- IGS file for CAD
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This with plexiglass:
This without...
Did this change photo quality?
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
milenkokg said:
Did this change photo quality?
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
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These are the original photos of the two that I posted above.
As soon as possible I do another test subject with a little 'more enlightened.
I would say that quality is almost unchanged...
(Uploaded 2 new shots to second post.)
Yes,its look nice
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
Why did you replaced the original glass? Don't you fear that the plexiglass is scratching much easier than mineral glass?
I'm asking because I have a strange spot in the middle of my Xperia Mini Camera glass - it looks like an antyglare film-cover of the camera glass is falling away from the glass. The glass itself doesn't seem to be affected(not scratched), but it looks with some pinky/lila spices seen while mirroring light at different angles. And in the middle of the glass this effect seems to dissappear by the probable lack of this cover - there is only the glass without colour in the mirrored light.
On the pictures the lack of this cover is seen when I take picture with a ligth coming in my direction - from a window or between the trees in the wood. So the picture looks very blurred. How can I find a new camera glass?
novicebg said:
Why did you replaced the original glass? Don't you fear that the plexiglass is scratching much easier than mineral glass?
I'm asking because I have a strange spot in the middle of my Xperia Mini Camera glass - it looks like an antyglare film-cover of the camera glass is falling away from the glass. The glass itself doesn't seem to be affected(not scratched), but it looks with some pinky/lila spices seen while mirroring light at different angles. And in the middle of the glass this effect seems to dissappear by the probable lack of this cover - there is only the glass without colour in the mirrored light.
On the pictures the lack of this cover is seen when I take picture with a ligth coming in my direction - from a window or between the trees in the wood. So the picture looks very blurred. How can I find a new camera glass?
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I did not understand, your problem is when you have the light against?
I can not tell if it's normal, but from a camera like ours you can not expect much more...
However I can tell you that I thoroughly searched the web but I have not found the original spare part.
The only option is the Sony service, but having the device with the bootloader unlocked, so...
Since I do not have the possibility of working with glass I had to choose the plexiglass.
I understand that it is not as strong as the glass, but I can assure you that it works very well.
I have ten.
I can send you one or two.
I just want a small donation to cover expenses.
Send me a PM or an email if you are interested.
the glass of my wt19 was really bad, the photos were blurry.
i took the glass from a nokia 3600s that i use as a second phone and installed it on the sony.
photos look go again.
eltano06 said:
the glass of my wt19 was really bad, the photos were blurry.
i took the glass from a nokia 3600s that i use as a second phone and installed it on the sony.
photos look go again.
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I don't think I will buy a 3600s to change my glass ...
Thank you for your advice eltano06! :good:
ciccione said:
I don't think I will buy a 3600s to change my glass ...
Thank you for your advice eltano06! :good:
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If you find a cheap broken phone that has a good glass you can save good bucks.
Enviado desde mi WT19a
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eltano06 said:
If you find a cheap broken phone that has a good glass you can save good bucks.
Enviado desde mi WT19a
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That´s a good idea
Hey, I have the same problem with my Xperia Mini... I dropped the phone and the camera lens broke :crying:
I searched for the spare part but nothing... Do you have any lens left? If you have, are you able to send them to Greece, where I live?
Thanks in advance, it's my only hope to fix this phone as I don't want to send it to Sony service
I have a Nokia 3600 slide as a backup phone. The glass of my wt19 got blurry so I took the glass from the Nokia and adapted it to the sony. Working great so far.
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Answer:
You can order original window camera glass on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702366
Thanks to Thanks
Simply remove the glass & use a good quality transparent adhesive plastic ..
i m using it .. pic quality is good and this process is rather cheap
sidharth.gtm said:
Simply remove the glass & use a good quality transparent adhesive plastic ..
i m using it .. pic quality is good and this process is rather cheap
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or just buy original spare part (glass) and replace it... maybe its cheaper .... 3euro ...
http://stellatech.com/sony-ericsson-wt19i-live-walkman-camera-window,a,en,811473.html
hprodigy said:
or just buy original spare part (glass) and replace it... maybe its cheaper .... 3euro ...
http://stellatech.com/sony-ericsson-wt19i-live-walkman-camera-window,a,en,811473.html
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mate i dont think that this site will ship the spare part all over the world ..
WT19i glass on ST15i camera?
hprodigy said:
or just buy original spare part (glass) and replace it... maybe its cheaper .... 3euro ...
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Hi. Long time lurker, first time poster.
I have the same problem - the glass on my ST15i lens is damaged and all the images come out blurry and unfocused. So i wanted to ask - would the WT19i replacement glass fit on my xperia mini? Does the size match? It's quite expensive with postage, would not want to order it just for kicks.
tl;dr - would the WT19i glass fit on ST15i camera?
Thanks!
nice job
I will have a try if I get the parts
novicebg said:
Why did you replaced the original glass? Don't you fear that the plexiglass is scratching much easier than mineral glass?
I'm asking because I have a strange spot in the middle of my Xperia Mini Camera glass - it looks like an antyglare film-cover of the camera glass is falling away from the glass. The glass itself doesn't seem to be affected(not scratched), but it looks with some pinky/lila spices seen while mirroring light at different angles. And in the middle of the glass this effect seems to dissappear by the probable lack of this cover - there is only the glass without colour in the mirrored light.
On the pictures the lack of this cover is seen when I take picture with a ligth coming in my direction - from a window or between the trees in the wood. So the picture looks very blurred. How can I find a new camera glass?
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same problem here... did you fix it ??
I had an issue with scroll/swipe after I applying the screen protector but it is turned out that after I reeboot the phone the touch/swipe started to work. So there actually was no any issues with a screen protector.
The issue was I when lets say I did scroll/swipe 'contacts' or 'browser page' or 'settings' or whatever it just didn't work until I reboot the phone. Also 'touch' didn't work in some cases as well I just wasn't being able to push some buttons in some apps.
Any one else has scroll/swipe issues?
The original title of this thread was DO NOT BUY this screen protector from ebay
I just bought Ultra Clear Anti Glare protector http://www.ebay.com/itm/121372537758 and have issues with that.
After I applied this one the scroll/swipe functions is not working properly on the phone.
When I take the protector off all working well.
So I won't recommend to anyone to buy that.
*If have issues with any other S7 edge screen protectors please post to this thread.
HeartKiller said:
*If have issues with any other S7 edge screen protectors please post to this thread.
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Why to this thread ? there are multiple threads already about screenprotectors.
Please use search function next time before creating a new thread.
Mod edit: XDA is not the place to solicit reviews for merchandise. Try reading the site rules.
I have just loaded the Amazon link you provided and I would suggest reviewing the description fields to correct the grammatical errors. For example - Please don't worry if any tiny bubbles are left after the application, as they will disappear it will be disappeared within 24 hours. If the corners or edges are lifting get lifted up, please apply more pressure to ensure the screen protector bonds to your screen. to press it.
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I have just loaded the Amazon link you provided and I would suggest reviewing the description fields to correct the grammatical errors. For example - Please don't worry if any tiny bubbles are left after the application, as they will disappear it will be disappeared within 24 hours. If the corners or edges are lifting get lifted up, please apply more pressure to ensure the screen protector bonds to your screen. to press it.
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thank you, my friend
Aww..no US residents
I would like one, but do I review it on amazon or what?
Ugh ! Does not ship to Mexico... Thats Sad.
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I want this phone
danfortune said:
I want this phone
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For those that have used the screen protector, is it very effective?
:good::good::good:
Front glass has been shattered from a not at all nasty fall. Display and touch is absolutely fine. I enquired with one mi service center they don't change the glass alone. They change whole screen, touch and the glass which costs INR 6300. How much does it take get the front glass replaced from a third party shop?
I had just taken off old tempered glass 4 days ago and was waiting to install a new one. And this happens.
I got my front glass replaced yesterday for 950₹ in Hyderabad,India
I finally fixed mine for INR 1050. It's as good as new. For anyone out there, for the love of god DO NOT USE THE COVER THAT CAME WITH THE MOBILE. It gives fall sense of security.
Nishant Nimbster said:
I got my front glass replaced yesterday for 950₹ in Hyderabad,India
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lockhrt999 said:
I finally fixed mine for INR 1050. It's as good as new.
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I guess this is from local shops. So was it just the front glass replacement or the whole lcd screen is replaced? How long does it take to do the replacement?
From looking up youtube videos I think it's a lot more work to replace just the glass. It seems to be bonded to the touchscreen so it looks easier to replace them as one unit
shipnil1 said:
I guess this is from local shops. So was it just the front glass replacement or the whole lcd screen is replaced? How long does it take to do the replacement?
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About half an hour minimum. Only front glass has been replaced. There are three separate elements viz front glass, touch panel, lcd screen. Change whichever is damaged. If you go to authorised xiaomi service center they will replace everything for about 30% value of the phone, regardless what has damaged.
robevans89 said:
From looking up youtube videos I think it's a lot more work to replace just the glass. It seems to be bonded to the touchscreen so it looks easier to replace them as one unit
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We can't change it ourselves unless we have those professional ovens and vacuum chambers. Leave it to the experienced people.
lockhrt999 said:
About half an hour minimum. Only front glass has been replaced. There are three separate elements viz front glass, touch panel, lcd screen. Change whichever is damaged.
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Thanks lockhrt999! In my case, I think it is just the glass that is broken. Now if I get that replaced, I think it will be a normal glass and not a gorilla glass. How does the normal glass hold up in daily use?
shipnil1 said:
Thanks lockhrt999! In my case, I think it is just the glass that is broken. Now if I get that replaced, I think it will be a normal glass and not a gorilla glass. How does the normal glass hold up in daily use?
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I think it was scratch resistant. Gorilla glass are overrated. Every damn thing these days is scratch resistant. Get your front glass replaced and install a tempered glass and it'll be better than gorilla glass.
Where in Hyderbad
Hi Nishant,
Nishant Nimbster said:
I got my front glass replaced yesterday for 950₹ in Hyderabad,India
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I recently broke display glass of my poco f1. Could you please tell.me the location and the name of the shop from where you got your cell repaired in Hyderabad?
Thanks
lockhrt999 said:
I think it was scratch resistant. Gorilla glass are overrated. Every damn thing these days is scratch resistant. Get your front glass replaced and install a tempered glass and it'll be better than gorilla glass.
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Do have any idea how much it would take for replacing the touchscreen alone? Everything else is working fine. TIA.
amn1987 said:
Do have any idea how much it would take for replacing the touchscreen alone? Everything else is working fine. TIA.
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~₹1100 at most mobile repair shops. That's for the glass alone. Upto 1k extra for touch maybe.
An extra bit of info:
1. There is a slight chance that the replacement of glass may damage the display. So keep that in mind, the last time i was there my display was slightly damaged, there was a black line running along the display. Although you will get the chance to check the display before the new glass is applied so make sure to check it before applying new glass. It will cost around Rs. 1000.
2. The replacement glass is just normal glass like the tempered glass. It is scratch resistant to some degree but it is not very strong and will break if drop from a height.
3. The whole folder and assembly will cost somewhere around Rs. 1600. If anyone is asking for more than this then do no fall for them. Because only the certified xiaomi store sells replacement folder (display+touch) that is original, and that is around Rs. 6000. If buying from a third party seller there is 100% guarantee that it will be duplicate and not original.
4. The original screen can have varying issues depending upon the panel installed. On some panels you may get back light bleeding issues, on other panels you may get touch issues. So Rs. 6000 for them is overkill. Similarly the local screen may also have some issues. Some local screen will have issues regarding brightness and color intensity. Some will have touch issues where you will either get resistant touch problem where the touch will sometimes not respond or will require more force to be used, or you will require a custom kernel to be flashed for the touch to even function. So anyways check the panel before installation.
So to cap it all if you do not want to take chances with third party display or touch and want to keep original then you can get the glass replaced but there might be slight chance that the display may be damaged. In that case always check the display before applying new glass. Or you can just get everything new but then again that will be local and not original, so remember do not pay more than Rs. 1600 for replacement screen. Seriously paying more than that on screen replacement for this phone is a joke as even the original screen have a ton of issues.
I hope this will help someone out there.
Have a good day.
Archit9169 said:
An extra bit of info:
1. There is a slight chance that the replacement of glass may damage the display. So keep that in mind, the last time i was there my display was slightly damaged, there was a black line running along the display. Although you will get the chance to check the display before the new glass is applied so make sure to check it before applying new glass. It will cost around Rs. 1000.
2. The replacement glass is just normal glass like the tempered glass. It is scratch resistant to some degree but it is not very strong and will break if drop from a height.
3. The whole folder and assembly will cost somewhere around Rs. 1600. If anyone is asking for more than this then do no fall for them. Because only the certified xiaomi store sells replacement folder (display+touch) that is original, and that is around Rs. 6000. If buying from a third party seller there is 100% guarantee that it will be duplicate and not original.
4. The original screen can have varying issues depending upon the panel installed. On some panels you may get back light bleeding issues, on other panels you may get touch issues. So Rs. 6000 for them is overkill. Similarly the local screen may also have some issues. Some local screen will have issues regarding brightness and color intensity. Some will have touch issues where you will either get resistant touch problem where the touch will sometimes not respond or will require more force to be used, or you will require a custom kernel to be flashed for the touch to even function. So anyways check the panel before installation.
So to cap it all if you do not want to take chances with third party display or touch and want to keep original then you can get the glass replaced but there might be slight chance that the display may be damaged. In that case always check the display before applying new glass. Or you can just get everything new but then again that will be local and not original, so remember do not pay more than Rs. 1600 for replacement screen. Seriously paying more than that on screen replacement for this phone is a joke as even the original screen have a ton of issues.
I hope this will help someone out there.
Have a good day.
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Here is my Galaxy note 9 that I liked so much:
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Some areas of the screen, when I press on them. are not responding properly. for example, on the keyboard, when I press "4", it reacts as if I pressed Space bar.
Do you think is can be fixed?
Nikitis12 said:
Here is my Galaxy note 9 that I liked so much:
Some areas of the screen, when I press on them. are not responding properly. for example, on the keyboard, when I press "4", it reacts as if I pressed Space bar.
Do you think is can be fixed?
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probably a broken touch and i believe it can be fixed. but its better to get a new display altogether if the touch and display are combined. After market touch are not that good, and front glass removal have a slight change of damaging the display.