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Replaced cracked screen, rear camera focus no longer working

So I was clumsy and dropped the phone, screen shattered horribly. Ordered a new OEM screen + housing, and moved all the components over (was incredibly easy).
Only issue now is the rear camera won't focus. it tries, but fails. Front camera is fine. There isn't much to the camera, it's a module with a ribbon cable. All I can think of is I must of smudged the lens or something. Or perhaps the heat gun I used to melt the adhesive messed with it.
Anyone else have any ideas? I'm brainstorming at work before I head home and pop the cover to take a look.

Examine everything around the camera connection, make sure no resistors are knocked off or anything. Also, try to do a factory restore, its rare but sometimes software can get buggy after disconnecting parts. Clean the connection with a tooth brush and alcohol. And if all else fails replace the camera.

oOflyeyesOo said:
Examine everything around the camera connection, make sure no resistors are knocked off or anything. Also, try to do a factory restore, its rare but sometimes software can get buggy after disconnecting parts. Clean the connection with a tooth brush and alcohol. And if all else fails replace the camera.
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I popped the cover and didn't see anything obvious so I ordered a new camera (all of 13 bucks haha). I am almost wondering if maybe the camera got killed along with the screen when I dropped it. The OIS seems like it may not like being jarred too hard.

Grims said:
I popped the cover and didn't see anything obvious so I ordered a new camera (all of 13 bucks haha). I am almost wondering if maybe the camera got killed along with the screen when I dropped it. The OIS seems like it may not like being jarred too hard.
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Tell us what was the problem pls, just in case it happens to us any day...

ivan333 said:
Tell us what was the problem pls, just in case it happens to us any day...
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It is all in his post... Broke the screen, replaced it, camera wouldn't focus.

ivan333 said:
Tell us what was the problem pls, just in case it happens to us any day...
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oOflyeyesOo said:
It is all in his post... Broke the screen, replaced it, camera wouldn't focus.
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I think he meant to update the thread with what the solution to my problem is
I think the camera module got messed up either when I dropped it, or because I had the heat gun cranked up too high. The gun I have is really far too powerful for this type of stuff, I should had used a blow dryer. Live and learn!
Anyway, I ordered another module that will be here this week, and I'll update the thread if it resolves the issue. I'm sure it will, not really anything else that could be wrong (knock on wood)

I believe you could have possibly scratched the connectors. Please update us
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xxx_star_droid said:
I believe you could have possibly scratched the connectors. Please update us
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The ribbon cable connector? anything is possible I suppose, but it went on and off pretty confidently. It is possible I scratched something on the camera module PCB board. There isn't really a good place to pry it up from the adhesive.

Grims said:
The ribbon cable connector? anything is possible I suppose, but it went on and off pretty confidently. It is possible I scratched something on the camera module PCB board. There isn't really a good place to pry it up from the adhesive.
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Did the camera replacement solve your issue?
thanks

Yes it did. Ends up the heat gun I used was a little too powerful and had melted the adhesive behind the lens on the camera.
New camera module for 10 bucks fixed it.

[Q] Dirty Camera Lens

I recently got my camera lens replaced from the micromax service centre and ever since that day my phone camera is plagued with dust and dirt getting stuck inside the camera lens. I got it cleaned 3 times from the service centre but they keep saying that we can't do anymore. Is there anyway/tutorial, wherein I can open the camera lens and clean it myself? Or perhaps a permanent solution to this ordeal? Any help at this point is appreciated.
Regards,
Aditya

dude you can unscrew ur back a white frame because the lens is also attached with back with frame.it can be open but do carely open

saharsh111 said:
dude you can unscrew ur back a white frame because the lens is also attached with back with frame.it can be open but do carely open
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Can you give me a step by step procedure?

>first remove back cover and battery
>then unscrew 9 screw
>remove back frame
>here your lens(attached with frame)
>there is 1 screw near the lens
do securely

Thanks I have same problem of dust under camera lens cover.
BTW any video of opening back cover of A110 ?
Just bit afraid coz doing it for first time!

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iSLaND7 said:
Thanks I have same problem of dust under camera lens cover.
BTW any video of opening back cover of A110 ?
Just bit afraid coz doing it for first time!
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Dont worry.. saharsh111 gave the right procedure. Just make sure you dont loose any screws and use a soft cloth to clear the lens and the protective cover..

micromax service centre is always giving nonsense answers. they are fraud.

Major fix seal is broken now it will fix only replace new one and mmx service is suck

Nexus 5 Huge Problem/Bug/IDK

I have a problem with my camera. All the images have a smudged black spot at the lower left side.
The lense is crystal clear with no scratches or anything.
I really want help with this issue. Please help me. Is my phone broke?

You have something on your lens, I think you have to use warranty

If it's on the lens, can't I clean it myself?
I don't see anything and I've tried tapping the phone on my lap thinking it would jerk that "something" off..

Please help me!

The lens is inside the phone. You can't get to it without voiding your warranty.
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deepak2001 said:
If it's on the lens, can't I clean it myself?
I don't see anything and I've tried tapping the phone on my lap thinking it would jerk that "something" off..
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It's not on the glass probably but on the camera lens itself, use your warranty because you can't fix it yourself

Need front camera of S4 GT-I9500..

I have Galaxy S4 I9500, recently my device drops in water and not working correctly. That's why I open it and dry by heat air gun but after assembling each part my front camera of device is not working, when I open camera app and switch front camera it pop up "camera failed"...
I tried many times to correct front camera by opening the device....but didn't work.
So, I want to replace the front camera to new one (or even second hand if anyone have)
Please suggest me from where I could purchase this front camera (with original quality and best price....)
{Forgive me for my bad english}

I don't think you can buy the front camera only.
Your best chance is to buy a GT-I9500 with a broken display and take the camera from that one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Camer...I9505-I337-I545-L720-M919-I9500-/301211924712

audit13 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Camer...I9505-I337-I545-L720-M919-I9500-/301211924712
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Thanks for my help......Now I will replace my camera.....

When you drop a electronic device on water the most recommended is putting/bathing each part of it in isopropyl alcohol (100% alcohol and let it rest there for some days to remove the water and prevent oxidation.
Well now it's late I guess.

GiRaFa-SAMA said:
When you drop a electronic device on water the most recommended is putting/bathing each part of it in isopropyl alcohol (100% alcohol and let it rest there for some days to remove the water and prevent oxidation.
Well now it's late I guess.
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Thanks for response.....
If by mistake i drop any electronic device in water then I will do it in future.....
(Don't worry for your late response its ok for me.....)

So you were able to replace the front camera? Please let us know.
Thanks.

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.