Hi Everyone
Does anyone know how to take apart the VOX so that the camera lens can be cleaned... mine has some moisture behind it the lens cover.
I have tried to find a service manual but cant find one...
Anyone know ?
Cheers
SteveC
You can carefully pry off the silver back (saying 2.0 megapixels) with a small knife and then you'll have access to the plastic lens-cover, which also can be removed. It's just glued to the back.
However, I have the same problem... It's like a haze on the plastic, haven't been able to clean it :-( Have been thinking to just remove the plastic lens cover, pictures are much clearer without it!
x11freak said:
However, I have the same problem... It's like a haze on the plastic, haven't been able to clean it :-( Have been thinking to just remove the plastic lens cover, pictures are much clearer without it!
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Same problem here but I'm afraid the camera lens won't take the dirt and dust which it is exposed to even when using and transporting the phone very carefully. Thus I did not remove the cover yet, although the photos do look somewhat hazy.
When I turn on front camera I see myself mugish, like there is fog around me.
I think that there is something on front lens, because in the left bottom everything is perfectly clear.
Has anyone here experienced such thing?
And has anyone here tried to clean their front camera lens already?
Thanks in advance
well, ehm...the quality sucks actually
or, you can open the back cover, the front glass of your front camera might have caught much dust.....or, if the dust reached inside, which is a tough case coz the camera is sealed in good way all around, blowing near the camera and around it would do the trick...
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well, ehm...the quality sucks actually
or, you can open the back cover, the front glass of your front camera might have caught much dust.....or, if the dust reached inside, which is a tough case coz the camera is sealed in good way all around, blowing near the camera and around it would do the trick...
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I have to wipe mine once a week. The front camera is indeed a dust catcher.
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I use a Q tip LIGHTLY I MEAN LIGHTLY moistened with alcohol, then i take a dry Q TIP and clean after that. PLEASE make sure the first Q tip is barely moist, just slightly because you dont want to WET the lens. be careful and gentle and it works wonderfully. This is how i clean my lens. Im sure their are other ways but the Q tip really gets in there and cleans it good!! Good Luck..
sshede said:
I have to wipe mine once a week. The front camera is indeed a dust catcher.
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yeah, thanks to the innovation of hTC keeping the front camera hole open
So the glass covering the camera lens recently broke on my girlfriend's Galaxy S7. The camera still worked and focused correctly, but I tried to replace the glass.
I used a heat gun to remove all of the broken glass and adhesive. Ever since I did that, everything looks "foggy" in the camera app. It's like there's moisture covering the lens. We tried cleaning the lens with a Q-tip, but it still looks the same.
Anyone know why this would happen? Did I damage the camera unit with the heat? Any advice on what to do? Thanks in advance!
Maybe some adhesive is left between camera module and lens? Are lens exactly the same as the ones before? Just throwing some ideas around because I am honestly not an expert on this, might be damaged module but I don't know enough to say anything.
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, that is possible. Although if that's the case, I don't know why it won't come off. I haven't actually put the new glass cover over the camera unit lens yet, and I tried cleaning the module lens with a Q-tip. Same result. So, I'm wondering if I damaged the unit, or maybe melted the lens slightly. I guess it is what it is. Thanks again!
Wait but is it foggy when you put lens over it? I mean is the whole package there or not? Because that's what lens are for, to focus stuff on the camera sensor. It's not clear from your post if you actually did that or not. Camera without lens with always be "foggy".
Edit: Reading it for 3rd time, is the exterior glass the only thing broken or is there more? Flat glass will not focus image so that is no the issue then. For a second I thought that you have camera module without any glass. Post some pictures I guess, from the camera and of the camera.
Sorry for the confusion. Yes, the exterior glass was the only thing broken. When it first broke, I ripped the shards off, and bought a replacement glass cover online. The camera was still working until I used a heat gun to remove the residual glass and adhesive.
After I did that, I tested the camera again, and that's when it looked foggy. Anyway, I'll post some pictures when I get the chance.
Why would u even use heat gun for that? I changed about 20 camera lenses and all without heat gun, just break the glass and ripp it off, clean the leftover residue , put new glass and bam works... maybe u have condensation?
Can you share a photo taken with the camera? it'll help to figure out what's happening.
Maybe some clues :
- If the lens is made with other material than glass they are heat and chemicals sensitive
- Some humidity got under the lens
- Deep scratch on the lens
- The lens barrel moved for some reason (pushed or not in his rail anymore) or is not calibrated anymore
(btw never use Q-tips to clean lenses they can scratch the lens and coating - Use optical cleaning paper)
NeoDJW said:
Why would u even use heat gun for that? I changed about 20 camera lenses and all without heat gun, just break the glass and ripp it off, clean the leftover residue , put new glass and bam works... maybe u have condensation?
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I was following a tutorial video I found online. The said that any residual adhesive from the old glass might cause an imperfect seal, and any old glass pieces might cause the new glass to crack. So, they removed it with a heat gun. How do you go about cleaning the leftover residue? Just curious. Thanks.
ttf said:
Can you share a photo taken with the camera? it'll help to figure out what's happening.
Maybe some clues :
- If the lens is made with other material than glass they are heat and chemicals sensitive
- Some humidity got under the lens
- Deep scratch on the lens
- The lens barrel moved for some reason (pushed or not in his rail anymore) or is not calibrated anymore
(btw never use Q-tips to clean lenses they can scratch the lens and coating - Use optical cleaning paper)
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Thanks for the input. Here's some photos. This is what an image looks like when taken with the camera currently:
Here's a picture taken with my S7, which doesn't have a damaged camera. This is what the image should look like:
Here's a closeup shot of the damaged camera. I haven't put the replacement glass on yet. I am waiting until this issue is resolved.
Looking at that close up shot of the lens, it does look like there's something on it. I can't tell if those are scratches or residue. Any idea what might be a good way to go about cleaning it? It seems like it would be hard to clean something that small with optical cleaning paper, especially since the unit moves. Thanks again!
Thanks for the pics.
Somehow hard to figure out if it's some Q-tips dust of some melted plastic coating gel.
Yes it's hard to clean such a little surface but try to wrap your Qtips or a small non abrasive tool with the optical paper, add some 100% ethanol or 98% rubbing alcohol on it.
Do you have a air blower pump for camera?, if yes try with that first and if it still stuck on the lens then something melted, Gel coating? not sure. If it's inside well it's probably some gel...unfortunately there is nothing much you can do but changing the camera module.
Hope it's only dust, good luck.
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Thanks for the pics.
Somehow hard to figure out if it's some Q-tips dust of some melted plastic coating gel.
Yes it's hard to clean such a little surface but try to wrap your Qtips or a small non abrasive tool with the optical paper, add some 100% ethanol or 98% rubbing alcohol on it.
Do you have a air blower pump for camera?, if yes try with that first and if it still stuck on the lens then something melted, Gel coating? not sure. If it's inside well it's probably some gel...unfortunately there is nothing much you can do but changing the camera module.
Hope it's only dust, good luck.
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Thanks for the advice! I don't have an air blower pump. Can I use a can of air? Anyway, I'll try these tips when I get back in town tomorrow. Thank you again!
Sure a can of air can do the trick, be careful though, some spray liquid and let some residue, test it on a piece of paper first. Tell us how it goes.
Have you washed the phone with water before the glass broke?
Airman1947 said:
Looking at that close up shot of the lens, it does look like there's something on it.
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If the gunk doesn't clear with alcohol (e.g. lens cleaner) then it may be that the lens itself is damaged. If the heat gun made the lens too hot it may have damaged the actual lens itself.
That rear glass looks like the coating is flaking. You might need to replace the module. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...ont-Rear-Lens-Flex-Cable-Module-/192066941308
Thanks for all the help, everyone! So, I tried cleaning the lens with a can of air, and also with lens cleaner on a Q-tip covered with optical cleaning paper. Same results.
Looks like whatever the problem is, it's gonna require replacing the camera unit Darn, wish I hadn't touched it. Was working fine. Anyway, thanks again!
Thanks for the follow up and sorry to hear it didn't fixed the problem. Maybe you could ask samsung to get you a price quote for the replacement or if you're really adventurous you could buy the camera module as a DIY project, be extra careful though you'll most likely avoid your warranty and the IP67/68 (someone posted a link in the thread for the camera unit), or ask a quote in a 3rd party shop?
Airman1947 said:
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, that is possible. Although if that's the case, I don't know why it won't come off. I haven't actually put the new glass cover over the camera unit lens yet, and I tried cleaning the module lens with a Q-tip. Same result. So, I'm wondering if I damaged the unit, or maybe melted the lens slightly. I guess it is what it is. Thanks again!
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I'm having the exact same problem and same question! I just finished replacing my LCD. I took a picture to test it out, before putting the back cover back on, and it worked perfect. Then, I used to the heat gun to replace my camera lens, after putting the new back cover on, and now nothing buy blurry, and even looks like a couple of round water spots. I took the lens back off and tried cleaning it, I've shaken in, reset the camera settings, at this point...I'm afraid I damaged the camera with the heat gun and have to open it back up and have replace the whole camera.
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I'm having the exact same problem and same question! I just finished replacing my LCD. I took a picture to test it out, before putting the back cover back on, and it worked perfect. Then, I used to the heat gun to replace my camera lens, after putting the new back cover on, and now nothing buy blurry, and even looks like a couple of round water spots. I took the lens back off and tried cleaning it, I've shaken in, reset the camera settings, at this point...I'm afraid I damaged the camera with the heat gun and have to open it back up and have replace the whole camera.
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Aw man, yeah looks like the same thing happened to you. Yeah, I think that the heat damages the lens on the camera unit. I couldn't find a way to get rid of the blurriness.
I ended up just cashing in on the phone insurance for mine. If you have it, I'd suggest doing the same, unless you're feeling adventurous and wanna try and replace the camera unit. Sorry I can't be more help. Good luck!
Hi there,
I tried to clean my rear cam a couple of times with differentent cleaner (glass cleaner, isopropanol, breath and microfiber cloth).
But I have still this fuzzy cam...
The first picture is from an old HTC One X
This one from my Nexus.
Got anybody an idea how I can get the photos sharp again?
It doesn't seem out of focus, everything is hazy, i would suspect damaged lense or dirty. Or the lense glass.
daedric said:
It doesn't seem out of focus, everything is hazy, i would suspect damaged lense or dirty. Or the lense glass.
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hmm... I don't why but I think the cam modul is damaged. I had tried to clean to cam several times but the haze won't go.
I put a spare part on my phone - now it works perfect.
But I can imagine why the cam modul gone hazy...
I just replaced the back glass and noticed that the auto focus does not longer work. The camera just won't focus at all.
I tried to cover the 3 dots at the back but it didn't fix the problem. Still very blurry picture at any distance.
What went wrong?
Ps: does the camera move in order to focus? Because I think there is a tiny piece of glass between the camera and the plastic edge behind the replaced back glass. I tried to get it out before installing the glass but instead of removing it I somehow managed to dig it deeper. My guess is it could block the camera from moving.
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I just replaced the back glass and noticed that the auto focus does not longer work. The camera just won't focus at all.
I tried to cover the 3 dots at the back but it didn't fix the problem. Still very blurry picture at any distance.
What went wrong?
Ps: does the camera move in order to focus? Because I think there is a tiny piece of glass between the camera and the plastic edge behind the replaced back glass. I tried to get it out before installing the glass but instead of removing it I somehow managed to dig it deeper. My guess is it could block the camera from moving.
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If the glass was broken and autofocus isn't working, chances are there is glass inside the camera. Parts of the camera do have to move in order to autofocus correctly. I would recommend taking off the glass, turning the phone upside down(so the camera is facing the ground), and hitting the phone hard( but not breakig it obviously.) This may even work without taking the glass off, you'll just have to try it. This would hopefully knock some of those pieces of glass free.
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BTW, this could also be caused if the glass is dirty on the side with the camera.
marf3 said:
I just replaced the back glass and noticed that the auto focus does not longer work. The camera just won't focus at all.
I tried to cover the 3 dots at the back but it didn't fix the problem. Still very blurry picture at any distance.
What went wrong?
Ps: does the camera move in order to focus? Because I think there is a tiny piece of glass between the camera and the plastic edge behind the replaced back glass. I tried to get it out before installing the glass but instead of removing it I somehow managed to dig it deeper. My guess is it could block the camera from moving.
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Do you have a link for the rear glass you purchased? I broke mine about 2 months ago and every replacement I've bought is not oem, it has adhesive covering most of the back instead of just on the edges, also there's a hole cut out for one of the sensors when it shouldn't be.
As for your issue, they "windows" for the camera or sensors might be dirty, or even a spec of dust throwing off the auto focus.
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I would recommend taking off the glass, turning the phone upside down(so the camera is facing the ground), and hitting the phone hard( but not breakig it obviously.)
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Lol I wouldn't recommend banging it. Would probably have better success using tweezers and compressed air to remove whatever is there.
fone_fanatic said:
Do you have a link for the rear glass you purchased? I broke mine about 2 months ago and every replacement I've bought is not oem, it has adhesive covering most of the back instead of just on the edges, also there's a hole cut out for one of the sensors when it shouldn't be.
As for your issue, they "windows" for the camera or sensors might be dirty, or even a spec of dust throwing off the auto focus.
Lol I wouldn't recommend banging it. Would probably have better success using tweezers and compressed air to remove whatever is there.
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Banging it would probably be the best option. If there's tiny shards of glass in your camera your not just going to get it all out with tweezers. Compressed air could work, but if you don't have compressed air banging it (aka lightly tapping the top of the screen to get the glass out) is probably your best bet.
Did OP ever resolve this issue? Dealing with the same thing now...
Same issue for me. Any idea how to make focus works again? I have dirty lens message from time to time... Is focus in lens or laser near the lens?
I'm having the same issue.
marf3 said:
I just replaced the back glass and noticed that the auto focus does not longer work. The camera just won't focus at all.
I tried to cover the 3 dots at the back but it didn't fix the problem. Still very blurry picture at any distance.
What went wrong?
Ps: does the camera move in order to focus? Because I think there is a tiny piece of glass between the camera and the plastic edge behind the replaced back glass. I tried to get it out before installing the glass but instead of removing it I somehow managed to dig it deeper. My guess is it could block the camera from moving.
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mweiss8 said:
Did OP ever resolve this issue? Dealing with the same thing now...
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belek1979 said:
Same issue for me. Any idea how to make focus works again? I have dirty lens message from time to time... Is focus in lens or laser near the lens?
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Hi Guys,
I'm having the same issue. How did you manage to fix it?
Did anyone solve this? I have the exact same issue now.
Same issue here. Anyone got sucess?
Just replaced my back glass yesterday and the focus stopped working, I pray to christ I didn't E-8000 my camera in place Ill take the screen apart sometime soon and let you know If I resole the issue