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Tremendously improving camera quality

Hi,
I have just popped out the camera lens cover on the back side of the phone. And truly i am amazed with how beautiful it takes pictures now.

untill it gets dust on it
the weird blue hue actualy comes from the distortion throught the plastic cover. thats why when you try to edit the photos in photoshop black becomes blue .
just my two cents.
carefull not to scratch the lens.

S.V.I
YUP!
Very true,you spent your two cents wisely,lol

Amazing isnt it?
jeje like the BLOWING THREAD!!!!! hahahaha
see it and laugh a lot!!!
thanks for the effort to all right there but my audio port is trydly broke i just need to put a little points of soldering mmm i didi it... easy to disassemblyfix and assembly... like a woman!

camera lens is quite deep under the body, i think it will hardly hurt itself.
Now it is like 2 megapixel camera of nokia, really !!!

i tried following this guy's instructions to improve my wizard's crappy camera shots..
and.. to my surprise, the lens cover was already gone..
weird.. so, it turns out that my cam was a lot crappier than it is now..
thanks.. now i'm assured..

I don't get it ytsejam_ . U didn't notice until now that your lens cover was missing? Or u removed it and it works better now
Is there anyway to insert some "clear" plastic or cover into it? I wouldn't like to have a hole at the back, but would definitely like to improve camera quality. Maybe some others phone cover will fit, so to just purchase cover for some other phone? Can this plastic be polished maybe?
All this just to avoid having a hole, as S.V.I said, dust will be a problem

I think you can stick a clear plastic underneath the body, that will avoid the dust.

i only realized my lens cover is missing when I checked it out.. it means that the plastic cover got lost without my knowledge..

I actually dropped my wizard and the cover popped off. Been taking pics like crazy after since the cover was scratched anyway. Wouldnt suggest it though

Another Save method would be to place another Thin Clear lens over the original lens, But closer to the actual lens (right on top) instead of the Plastic in the casing.
I'm not a Photo Guy but someone probably knows what type of material would be best to use to protect the lens this way.

how do we integrate this hack into a rom? that would solve the dust problem!

Nice to see yo again!!!!
We missed the spanish ROMS Mr Faria...
OOOOH MODERATOR 3 stars... ok ok it was a long time i saw it.
so let me see what happend to you...
My God so... hope you'll be ok soon.

faria said:
how do we integrate this hack into a rom? that would solve the dust problem!
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Hmm maybe i can find a WindscreenWhiper Mortscript.
BTW You still have a Wizard?

Noonski said:
Hmm maybe i can find a WindscreenWhiper Mortscript.
BTW You still have a Wizard?
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Hahaha Faria is forever a Wizard lover!
He cannot abandonee us

Noonski said:
Hmm maybe i can find a WindscreenWhiper Mortscript.
BTW You still have a Wizard?
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i will provide the windscreen!
yes a semi broken one ,but my wife has a fully working 1.
@ + Que PPC
thanks!

personaly 8 kinda wish I had the money to have a diamond lens cover cut for my wizard. then it would never get scratched.. and the clarity of the diamond would be the clarity of the pictures!.
(actualy, I am working for a jeweler, and just found out that you can have a crystal cut for about $20!)
Nice to see Faria back on the board.
I have been using his easy cooker for a while now.
anyway, back to the camera quality issue:
has anyone got a full registry of everything that the wizard camera is supposed to do?
reason I ask is that while I was taking the exe appart to change the reasourses, I noticed a lot of icons (bmp) that I never seen used. this must mean that the camera is capable of much more.
I am also considering trying out the latest camera and messing around with the package to get it to work. I think it is possible to reverse engineer the thing.
anyone know of software that can trully edit dlls and exe's? other than just the reasourse hacker?

do anyone know how to pop out the camera lens cover to clean it? after that i will be able to put on again? thank u

nice idea...

Ok you lensesless guys. Put your proof where your mouth is... I´m about to get this plactic lense out, so if any of you would care to show us the "real deal", placing a few max resolution pictures taken without the camera plastic lens... Please

[Q] My HTC One X Camera lens is scratched

My HTC One X Camera lens is scratched. I Want to repair it, but in Vietnam do not Lens help me ???

If you want to replace the lens, take a look at this other thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951586

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xaxtrwowngr said:
My HTC One X Camera lens is scratched. I Want to repair it, but in Vietnam do not Lens help me ???
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Hi,
I had the same problem exactly, and i have just joined to give you the solution that I used. My HTC photos are sharp and clear as before now.
The solution is very simple ... all what you need is a clean glasses cleaning cloth, glass cleaner (like windex) and tooth paste !! yes tooth paste!
First clean the cover with the glass cleaner ... keep it wet .. apply a tiny portion of tooth paste on it .. rub it with the cloth ... keep it wet all the time.
Repeat till you get the lens back to its original state ... or at least 90 % ... the technique used is similar to the one used in cleaning car head lights .. similar to this video for example:
youtube. com/watch?v=b1_sFEOGTMc
I hope u find it useful.

aldebsi said:
Hi,
I had the same problem exactly, and i have just joined to give you the solution that I used. My HTC photos are sharp and clear as before now.
The solution is very simple ... all what you need is a clean glasses cleaning cloth, glass cleaner (like windex) and tooth paste !! yes tooth paste!
First clean the cover with the glass cleaner ... keep it wet .. apply a tiny portion of tooth paste on it .. rub it with the cloth ... keep it wet all the time.
Repeat till you get the lens back to its original state ... or at least 90 % ... the technique used is similar to the one used in cleaning car head lights .. similar to this video for example:
youtube. com/watch?v=b1_sFEOGTMc
I hope u find it useful.
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The toothpaste trick worked great on my HOX+...
The lens had milions of tiny scratches from clothes i think, as i allways have it in my pocket...
Now it is all clear and fine again...
Just remember to use some time to do this...
- it is not done in 2 minutes...
I used about 15-20 minutes on this...
And the result is great...

Toothpaste works.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app

pshdo said:
The toothpaste trick worked great on my HOX+...
The lens had milions of tiny scratches from clothes i think, as i allways have it in my pocket...
Now it is all clear and fine again...
Just remember to use some time to do this...
- it is not done in 2 minutes...
I used about 15-20 minutes on this...
And the result is great...
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Seriously, guys? I tried this and it made everything even worse. I had several scratches on my lens before, now it's all covered in it and photo quality is horrible. Wow, thanks...

OutlawB said:
Seriously, guys? I tried this and it made everything even worse. I had several scratches on my lens before, now it's all covered in it and photo quality is horrible. Wow, thanks...
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By definition, the only way to truly remove a scratch is to sand/polish the area so its level again, essentially removing material to the level of the depth of the scratch (which is what people are attempting to do with toothpaste). Doing so is introducing more scratches, and therefore has a potential to do much more harm than good.

^ What he said.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app

The toothpaste worked great for me, thank you! I've seen the headlight videos (and plan on doing it someday) but never thought about it for my camera lens. It took me about 2 minutes, but I'm sure it varies greatly depending on depth and number of scratches.
As for worries about potential damage, I think it would definitely depend on the condition of the lens and your situation as well. I didn't have deep scratches, or even what I would really call scratches.. more of a "haze" that looked somewhat like old glass, old mirror, or hairspray buildup on a mirror. It almost looked like something I could scrape off, but attempting to certainly would have cause more damage and I'm sure they really were very tiny scratches. I was also prepared to replace the whole lens/cover/etc if it did not work, because although minor, I just couldn't deal with it- every picture was crummy, indoors or out!!
So if you have deep scratches, it may not work, and if you would rather live with (or have no choice but to live with) the current condition of photos than risk having to replace the whole thing it may not be worth it. I am totally pleased though, I am able to take pictures again!
I attached some before and after pics, didn't really plan to so the only apples-to-apples one I have is the indoor one with directions, and I'm not the greatest photographer but I think the difference is pretty obvious. ALL of my pictures were blurry, no defined edges, especially outdoors where every picture came out like I was looking into the sun.
Obviously, I'm pretty dang happy and can't shut up about it lol, so thanks again!! Perfect, easy, and fast solution! And thanks to the OP for posting the thread in the first place!

dsacri xvi
aldebsi said:
Hi,
I had the same problem exactly, and i have just joined to give you the solution that I used. My HTC photos are sharp and clear as before now.
The solution is very simple ... all what you need is a clean glasses cleaning cloth, glass cleaner (like windex) and tooth paste !! yes tooth paste!
First clean the cover with the glass cleaner ... keep it wet .. apply a tiny portion of tooth paste on it .. rub it with the cloth ... keep it wet all the time.
Repeat till you get the lens back to its original state ... or at least 90 % ... the technique used is similar to the one used in cleaning car head lights .. similar to this video for example:
youtube. com/watch?v=b1_sFEOGTMc
I hope u find it useful.
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LIFESAVER!

I got the solution
Finally I got the solution for the problem.
First of all I tried to polish a glass with toothpaste, but scratched it even worse.
It seems Colgate is not fine enough for glass polishing
So I found a replacement part on eBay and purchased it for $4.99
Unfortunately I didn't found replacement instructions, so I tried to disassembly a rear panel. Fortunately I failed, and tried to pick up a rear cap (I attached pictures bellow) and succeeded !!! It was simply glued.
Now I have perfect new glass (I glued a new cap with few drops of Loctite) and I more than happy :victory:

xaxtrwowngr said:
My HTC One X Camera lens is scratched. I Want to repair it, but in Vietnam do not Lens help me ???
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Hello.. You should visit this page can be something for you... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951586

Toothpaste worked for me too perfectly!
3FChome said:
The toothpaste worked great for me, thank you! I've seen the headlight videos (and plan on doing it someday) but never thought about it for my camera lens. It took me about 2 minutes, but I'm sure it varies greatly depending on depth and number of scratches.
As for worries about potential damage, I think it would definitely depend on the condition of the lens and your situation as well. I didn't have deep scratches, or even what I would really call scratches.. more of a "haze" that looked somewhat like old glass, old mirror, or hairspray buildup on a mirror. It almost looked like something I could scrape off, but attempting to certainly would have cause more damage and I'm sure they really were very tiny scratches. I was also prepared to replace the whole lens/cover/etc if it did not work, because although minor, I just couldn't deal with it- every picture was crummy, indoors or out!!
So if you have deep scratches, it may not work, and if you would rather live with (or have no choice but to live with) the current condition of photos than risk having to replace the whole thing it may not be worth it. I am totally pleased though, I am able to take pictures again!
I attached some before and after pics, didn't really plan to so the only apples-to-apples one I have is the indoor one with directions, and I'm not the greatest photographer but I think the difference is pretty obvious. ALL of my pictures were blurry, no defined edges, especially outdoors where every picture came out like I was looking into the sun.
Obviously, I'm pretty dang happy and can't shut up about it lol, so thanks again!! Perfect, easy, and fast solution! And thanks to the OP for posting the thread in the first place!
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I had exactly same problem as pictured in your photos. Applying a little toothpaste (I use Crest lol) on the lens cover and rubbing with a wet cloth (WETTEX) for a few seconds immediately made the lens shine again, and the result on the camera was indeed spectacular!
Many thanks to the original poster for this really inventive tip!

This totally works. great tip - thanks very much.

Top banana fix! Thank you!
aldebsi said:
Hi,
I had the same problem exactly, and i have just joined to give you the solution that I used. My HTC photos are sharp and clear as before now.
The solution is very simple ... all what you need is a clean glasses cleaning cloth, glass cleaner (like windex) and tooth paste !! yes tooth paste!
First clean the cover with the glass cleaner ... keep it wet .. apply a tiny portion of tooth paste on it .. rub it with the cloth ... keep it wet all the time.
Repeat till you get the lens back to its original state ... or at least 90 % ... the technique used is similar to the one used in cleaning car head lights .. similar to this video for example:
youtube. com/watch?v=b1_sFEOGTMc
I hope u find it useful.
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I just did this with my one x plus and the result is brilliant thank you. Have attached some pics for all to see!

Can't way to try this! Will post later with results!

I tried it, the funniest thing is it works great... Good job on that!

How long did it take you guys to polish it so improvement was visible? 1 minute? 10 minutes?
Also, how much pressure did you apply? And what toothpaste?
Thank you for your answers

aldebsi said:
Hi,
I had the same problem exactly, and i have just joined to give you the solution that I used. My HTC photos are sharp and clear as before now.
The solution is very simple ... all what you need is a clean glasses cleaning cloth, glass cleaner (like windex) and tooth paste !! yes tooth paste!
First clean the cover with the glass cleaner ... keep it wet .. apply a tiny portion of tooth paste on it .. rub it with the cloth ... keep it wet all the time.
Repeat till you get the lens back to its original state ... or at least 90 % ... the technique used is similar to the one used in cleaning car head lights .. similar to this video for example:
youtube. com/watch?v=b1_sFEOGTMc
I hope u find it useful.
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Reminded me of rubbing toothpaste on a new dive mask Maybe...
My lens didn't have any deep or severe scratches, but a tiny "layer" of scratches causing the picture to be blurry.
I felt like an idiot rubbing my lens with toothpaste for nearly 20 minutes.
But it worked like a charm! Thank you very much! :good:

Brilliant
aldebsi said:
Hi,
I had the same problem exactly, and i have just joined to give you the solution that I used. My HTC photos are sharp and clear as before now.
The solution is very simple ... all what you need is a clean glasses cleaning cloth, glass cleaner (like windex) and tooth paste !! yes tooth paste!
First clean the cover with the glass cleaner ... keep it wet .. apply a tiny portion of tooth paste on it .. rub it with the cloth ... keep it wet all the time.
Repeat till you get the lens back to its original state ... or at least 90 % ... the technique used is similar to the one used in cleaning car head lights .. similar to this video for example:
youtube. com/watch?v=b1_sFEOGTMc
I hope u find it useful.
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Have a HTC One x+. Recently all my pictures I took had this haze on them, making the picture quality worse than a VGA camera. Saw the post, was skeptical after reading a few of the comments, but went ahead. Results were great! In just one round, there was noticeable change in image quality. The haziness was reduced to a minimum. I used 'pepsodent' toothpaste. Not really abrasive but played its role well.
Thanks a ton for the tip!

Xperia z3 back glass installation

This is bothering me now, is it everything okay here, to install new glass?

Duzzy5 said:
This is bothering me now, is it everything okay here, to install new glass?
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Few words of descriprion would not hurt...
Is that your battery inflated or something else?
Anyway I would not advice you force it since you can damage display...

nedooo said:
Few words of descriprion would not hurt...
Is that your battery inflated or something else?
Anyway I would not advice you force it since you can damage display...
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what bothers me is this spot, i highlighted in photo attached. it is rised and is higherthan the border where glass should sit. so i imagine it will not help adhesive to touch border where glass needs to stick. battery is ok, phone is fully working, bought second hand phone and back glass was changed and peeled off itself, so i suspect this may be the reason?

Duzzy5 said:
what bothers me is this spot, i highlighted in photo attached. it is rised and is higherthan the border where glass should sit. so i imagine it will not help adhesive to touch border where glass needs to stick. battery is ok, phone is fully working, bought second hand phone and back glass was changed and peeled off itself, so i suspect this may be the reason?
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Oh I see. So as I said do not force it, or you will at least have those bright spots on display, you or someone who is more experienced should disassemble that part, there is a flex display connector which goes trough the hole in phone frame mid body from front, and flex goes through it and bends so it could connect from back side. I hope you could understand this description (there are few videos of Z3 disassemble, check them out)...
So redo that part assembly carefully and at the end it should be below frame level in order not to make any pressure to the back glass...

nedooo said:
Oh I see. So as I said do not force it, or you will at least have those bright spots on display, you or someone who is more experienced should disassemble that part, there is a flex display connector which goes trough the hole in phone frame mid body from front, and flex goes through it and bends so it could connect from back side. I hope you could understand this description (there are few videos of Z3 disassemble, check them out)...
So redo that part assembly carefully and at the end it should be below frame level in order not to make any pressure to the back glass...
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So how it looks now, is not okay, it shouldnt be risen like that?

In dissambly video this place looks about the same

Screen replacement

Has anyone already buy a screen replacement foe your moto x play? I broke my screen a few days ago.. i've ordered the replacement on ebay and the seller says the design it's like the original.

Yeah I did and replaced it. What I noticed is that the glue on the very thin black frame that attaches to the screen does not go back on after you have taken it off with a heat gun. Also, be very careful while performing the step of separating the frame from the screen the frame breaks all too easy. Most repair guides don't show you that step as they show the part that has the frame attached to it. Another tip is make sure that you take your time removing the components while using the heat gun... Patience really does pay off. Good luck.

joeanca said:
Yeah I did and replaced it. What I noticed is that the glue on the very thin black frame that attaches to the screen does not go back on after you have taken it off with a heat gun. Also, be very careful while performing the step of separating the frame from the screen the frame breaks all too easy. Most repair guides don't show you that step as they show the part that has the frame attached to it. Another tip is make sure that you take your time removing the components while using the heat gun... Patience really does pay off. Good luck.
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Oohh i think you only replaced the screen.
I ordered the screen + lcd + frame do i still need a heat gun? And does the screen looks and feels the same? Thanks for the answer!

Yup thats what I did. It does feel the same and looks the same.
Sent from my XT1562 using Tapatalk

Neperpika said:
Oohh i think you only replaced the screen.
I ordered the screen + lcd + frame do i still need a heat gun? And does the screen looks and feels the same? Thanks for the answer!
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I also ordered the full kit including the frame.
The display is on par with the original one. Only problem with mine is that the screen glass isn't glued perfectly to the frame/display on both sides on top. You can see the lcd backlight shining through a bit if you view the device from the side.
Fixed it with a back cover ^^
The replacement process isn't that easy, you should have time and good light. A heat gun (or hair dryer) will help as you need to get the battery and the logic board unglued.
Another essential tool will be a high quality Torx T3 screwdriver. The little screws are quite sensible and the cheap china tools will do nothing but destroy them.
With a steady hand and a bit of luck it can be done. :good:
Edit: This video was quite helpful. It's in german but most of the video content speaks for itself.

can anyone suggest me which adhesive should i use for screen replacement[ouer glass only]. beter if anyone can provide me indian site links but any name suggestion will also work.

my front glass has scattered,display and touch are fine.I have ordered front glass only in amazon.
https://www.amazon.in/Front-Replace...92209&sr=8-5&keywords=moto+x+play+front+glass
can we replace it without damaging display or touch. Thanx in advance

ViShNu ViZz said:
my front glass has scattered,display and touch are fine.I have ordered front glass only in amazon.
https://www.amazon.in/Front-Replace...92209&sr=8-5&keywords=moto+x+play+front+glass
can we replace it without damaging display or touch. Thanx in advance
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Bro let me tell u one thing, before buying this glass contact a repair shop and make sure that he will be able to replace it,
Replacing the glass is very tough job to do, it requires a lot of experience, you can even check videos on YouTube about changing the glass.
If the mechanic agrees and is sure he will be able to change glass then only try to buy it.
And don't try to change it by yourself at home cuzz it needs special equipment to replace it.
Good luck
Hit thanks if I helped you

[email protected] said:
Bro let me tell u one thing, before buying this glass contact a repair shop and make sure that he will be able to replace it,
Replacing the glass is very tough job to do, it requires a lot of experience, you can even check videos on YouTube about changing the glass.
If the mechanic agrees and is sure he will be able to change glass then only try to buy it.
And don't try to change it by yourself at home cuzz it needs special equipment to replace it.
Good luck
Hit thanks if I helped you
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i watched couple of youtube videos but its about completely changing display(touch,display,front glass)

ViShNu ViZz said:
i watched couple of youtube videos but its about completely changing display(touch,display,front glass)
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I think this is what u r looking for
https://youtu.be/zEI6tYIVtl4

ViShNu ViZz said:
i watched couple of youtube videos but its about completely changing display(touch,display,front glass)
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and did u made it?
the linked vid above is for a moto x, no play, but guess its the same. anyone knows what kind of glue he is putting between the screen and digitizer?

yes bro the xplay will be same like that and don't do that yourself because the process should be done by a professional mechanic... i asked some mobile repairing shop and he said it will charge 1500 to change the glass so i decided to change it what about you?

I've replaced mine successfully.
Although it's "OEM", I have noticed quality issues.
The screen is very sensitive to pressure (Distorts when touching screen) and white spots towards the top of the display are noticeable under white pixels.
I believe something is pressing into thee back of my screen but I ain't touching it until I recieve my replacement earpiece.
Pretty modular phone, 3.5 jack, battery, NFC, earpiece and buttons are easily replaceable.
Just be very cautious when putting your phone back together, don't do what I did and just squeeze it all back together in a rush.

Black spot on camera (SOLVED)

So I got my s7 and after a week I try to take a picture today but see a lil black spot on the back camera.. Camera glass is clean without any scratches.. Very weird.. It stays in the pictures and video after taken as well.. Anybody with the same issue or a fix?

If u zoom closely you'll see it

ffonegod said:
So I got my s7 and after a week I try to take a picture today but see a lil black spot on the back camera.. Camera glass is clean without any scratches.. Very weird.. It stays in the pictures and video after taken as well.. Anybody with the same issue or a fix?
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Looks like the lens has some dust on it, did you buy it from a retailer new or via eBay or Craigslist

InfamousPBJ said:
Looks like the lens has some dust on it, did you buy it from a retailer new or via eBay or Craigslist
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From a friend

So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk

ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Glad it worked out

I bought it from offer up

ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Buddy.. Can you detail it again the way, because I tried it on the phone I have not succeeded.
Pleaseee help me...

jupiussy said:
Buddy.. Can you detail it again the way, because I tried it on the phone I have not succeeded.
Pleaseee help me...
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Got absolutely the same spot in my daughter's phone. A technician proposed to replace the camera. After I've read above, maybe a cleaning only will work. We'll do it this week.

Ive got the same problem but about 5 specs. I've only had the phone for about 4 months. Ive replaced the rear camera lens glass but thats not got rid of it. The next step is to replace the camera module (£15 on ebay). But I'm worried i'll break the rear cover leading to more expense. It's a shame because its a good phone. None of my smart phones have lasted a year! Something always breaks. I had more joy with a g4 plus camera until my son threw it in the bath. I think Im going to sell this pbyone to someone more confident with repair and buy a Xiaomi from China.
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I should add that this is shocking quality. A supposedly water proof phone that on launch cost over £500 with the camera as a main selling point. A quick google search will tell you that this issue frequently occurs on s5, s6, s7 etc. I think Samsung are more happy to sell new phones than make phones that last longer than the launch of the next model.

james909 said:
Ive got the same problem but about 5 specs. I've only had the phone for about 4 months. Ive replaced the rear camera lens glass but thats not got rid of it. The next step is to replace the camera module (£15 on ebay). But I'm worried i'll break the rear cover leading to more expense. It's a shame because its a good phone. None of my smart phones have lasted a year! Something always breaks. I had more joy with a g4 plus camera until my son threw it in the bath. I think Im going to sell this pbyone to someone more confident with repair and buy a Xiaomi from China.
---------- Post added at 02:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:27 PM ----------
I should add that this is shocking quality. A supposedly water proof phone that on launch cost over £500 with the camera as a main selling point. A quick google search will tell you that this issue frequently occurs on s5, s6, s7 etc. I think Samsung are more happy to sell new phones than make phones that last longer than the launch of the next model.
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If you can't keep a phone without breaking it, the problem is on your end.

Well this s7 has been looked after. Its had a couple or waist height drops but it has a griffin case.

Thanks a lot....
ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion..i heard about it in some other blog and dint believe it until i saw it here on xda.... Surprisingly this happened with note 8.... And still surprising is the same solution..... Thanks again...

Tapping didn't work for me. I bought a new camera module off of AliExpress for $5. Paid a phone shop $5 to get the back off. Replaced the lens myself. The camera is perfect now. You must make sure the lens is exactly the same down to the colour of the flex and writing on it. The first two I got failed because they were different versions. Some ebay sellers use the wrong photo in their listings.

I had the same problem. Solved it perfectly by holding the phone 60 degrees on a flat surface with a little cloth on it and letting the phone face down drop on the surface. I dropped it face down because my front camera was affected. I had a screen protector and a case + cloth on the table so no damage what so ever. Just drop it. The dust will somehow move. I think this solution is better than digging into the lens and removing it. If the problem persists than take it to a service.

I tried that first and it didn't work. It cost me 10 bucks to replace the lens. Shops have a hot plate so they can remove the back cover easily. With the new lens my camera has far superior image quality. I think it was more than just a bit of dust that was wrong with it. The lens was damaged. Another issue can be the inside of the glass on the back cover gets dirty. Just replacing or cleaning that when the back cover is off made my pictures clearer and stopped the camera over exposing every shot.

Buddy, is it tape it on the camera phone or the whole phone?

Do you mean tap? You could try trapping or shaking the phone to move dust to the side but that didn't work for me. I replaced the camera lens and you should clean the inside of the protective glass on the back cover too.