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Cameraless Back Cover for P3600

Is there such thing as a back cover without camera hole for the Trinity?
It would be nice to have one, specially for those like me that work on a cameraphone restricted workplace. I know there's still the front camera, but that one can easily be disguised or covered with a small sticker or something.
Any ideas?
TIA!
Rayan

http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=585&category=51
Very good case, covers the backside completely but is foldable to uncover the camera. Stays in place with a magnet.

i think he meant a housing without the camera hole, not a carrying case

Thanks but even though that case is nice, our guards are not that stupid and they always ask you to take the device out of the case or holster.
I think I will order a normal replacement cover and use some sort of epoxy to cover the camera hole... I'll post my results later...
So far I haven't find any battery cover without a camera hole... I think there is a potential market if someone manufactures this type of accessory don't you think?
RayanMX

Hmm, I know this may sound like a difficult approach, but if you don't find one, you might buy a normal trinity back cover, and modify it to cover the camera. It shouldn't be too difficult (if you've used similar tools before).
I'd pro'bly go with removing the original camera frame (metal) replace it with one with only the loudspeaker hole. Shouldn't be too difficult to make out of, say, sheet metal or plastic.

Rayan said:
Thanks but even though that case is nice, our guards are not that stupid and they always ask you to take the device out of the case or holster.
RayanMX
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Well, they may be.
If this was proper security, then surely the guards would realise that most phones today have a camera and would want the back taken off the phone to check?
I can't see any difference between removing the phone from a case and removing the back from the phone.
If this is the security at your company, then I would expect your competitors to have loads of pictures taken by empoyees who have got past the guards

Light hearted, slightly flippant, comment, have you ever tried to buy a phone without a camera these days?

All this so called security which we have to put up with is basically nonsense. They will confiscate a camera phone but not notice a Sony digicam hidden in your sandwich box.
Coincidently, my employer has just given me a brand new Nokia for work. I don't know what it is - it does not have a camera, and has a torch light on it instead!
LOL this may get dropped or lost in the next few days

fake sense of security people need to lighten up and notice
how poor most camphones quality is

[Q] Cracked back glass panel

Hello everyone,
I sat my phone on my bed and it slid off and landed on a plate. The back glass panel is cracked all over and has two spots of likely impact.
Luckily the camera, flash and front screen is perfectly fine so I'm hoping the cost to replace the single sheet of glass is low.
I know this is a recently released device but I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before and how much Sony charged to repair it out of warranty either on this model or a previous Z.
http://i.imgur.com/YfeTsqc.jpg
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Bansheleh said:
Hello everyone,
I sat my phone on my bed and it slid off and landed on a plate. The back glass panel is cracked all over and has two spots of likely impact.
Luckily the camera, flash and front screen is perfectly fine so I'm hoping the cost to replace the single sheet of glass is low.
I know this is a recently released device but I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before and how much Sony charged to repair it out of warranty either on this model or a previous Z.
http://i.imgur.com/YfeTsqc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/iBaB6QJ.jpg
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You are probably better off doing it yourself or give it to a local shop as manufacturers generally have a higher turn around time. I believe I saw a back glass for $30-40, though not sure if it was of same standards.

You can buy the back glass from places like aliexpress (china) from £10-20 and I think they are on ebay too.
There are videos explaining how to replace them (for z2, but should be same for z3)
Waterproofing is probably not gauranteed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3qqP58024Y

Really sorry to hear/see that, mate. From what I know - replacing it would be ridiculously simple - IF you can get a replacement. Might be worth to look in popular webstores selling parts. Also, try ifixit.com.
Sorry to be of little help but that's all I have right now.

Akiainavas said:
Really sorry to hear/see that, mate. From what I know - replacing it would be ridiculously simple - IF you can get a replacement. Might be worth to look in popular webstores selling parts. Also, try ifixit.com.
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You're right, it does look very simple to fix. The only issue I'd have with doing it myself would be are the parts they (witrigs.com) supply any good/official and would it not be water-resistant anymore.

I believe you need to use heat (for glue) to seperate the back glass. If you are worried just go to a local repair store. If you give it to Sony then you have time wasted in back and forth shipping and then processing. If you can live without your phone for a few weeks ship it to Sony. If you are lucky and have a Sony repair center nearby that would be better.

good to know I can do this myself

buda81 said:
good to know I can do this myself
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As @abhinav.tella suggested - heat does the trick.
I replaced battery in my Xperia Z with a hair dryer, a small suction pad I normally use to hang my towel and some glue that double acts as a sealant.
You simply heat the device up, and then use the suction pad to lift the glass - the glue should have melted by now - just be extra careful not to apply pressure on the cracked parts. Then scrape off the leftover glue from corners, when it cools down apply new one and put the glass panel inside - heat again, push it firmly and wait until it cools down again. ( some kits include glue that doesn't need to be heated up )
You can get all those for literally 20-30$. I'm sure you realize that, but it might be worth to mention that this will probably void your warranty.

Hey bro, I feel your pain it happen to me too.. I just updated my post.. There might be some information, that might help you.. You might want to check it out..
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Camera Glass stain

Hi everyone !
Since last week I own a xperia Z5, and I'm fully satisfied of this phone ! No problem encountered excepted yesterday.
I was looking at the back of my Z5 when I saw a little stain on the glass of the camera, I didn't pay attention, I thought it was some kind of dry water stain nothing more, today I look back again and the stain spread a little bit on the glass of the camera ! I decided to wash it with Q-tip and guess what ? The stain spread more ! So I've stopped and I leave my phone like this for the time being. Just to be clear, this not seems to be neither water stuck inside the glass nor a scratch,this only seems to be an uncleanable stain, also the phone keep taking some pretty good photos like there was nothing on the glass. That's just a aesthetic problem.
So I came here to see if someone has the same issue and if you can help me to fix this. I'll put some photos later, thanks everyone !

It's not a stain, it's the UV protection layer of the camera peeling off and using the qtip only made it peel even more. Not that big of a deal, you'll just get more intense reflections if you try to take pictures in bright sunny areas. Can compensate with manually adjusting the exposure and stuff.
If you don't have issues with it just leave it alone, if you get problems with the camera auto focusing or blurry images then you might want to peel it all off with a qtip and some toothpaste.
Some of the services are replacing the back panel under warranty for this issue aswell, might want to check your area and see if that's true for you.

Thanks for your Reply !
As you said it ain't big deal, i can live without it doesn't bother me (i'm not gonna change the back panel or if i do it's only because the problem become bigger) , but now i just want finish what i've accidentally begun and fully remove the UV layer (Blurry images, and Blue tint now and then ) .
Are you sure that the toothpaste will make it ?
Because right now on my camera it looks like a "sugar stain", i don't know how can i describe it , and taking a photo will lead nowhere because we barely see the "stain".
Either way i assume that you know what i'm talking about .
One last question , if i totally remove the UV layer , does my camera will look like before or it will be visible ?
Thanks again for your help

Yes toothpaste will do just fine, just gently rub the glass with a q-tip, rinse and repeat until all the coating is gone. Make sure you don't press too hard, don't want to scratch or break the glass. The camera will look clean afterwards. e.g. no more stained look.
Like I said you'll have brighter reflections on objects afterwards, like the sun reflecting in the water or on a car, but not that big of a deal.
The blue tint is not related to this, it's just due to Z5's software apparently, maybe they fix it on 7.0, fingers crossed.

I've rub a little bit with toothpaste and Q-tip, now the layer take all the camera Glass, guess I need to rub again, my photo are more and more blurry due to the extension of the layer. When we look at the glass on the sun it look like a rainbow and there is still some stain, I'll keep going, hope I'll fully remove the last stain .
Thank you very much

Ok so I come back one last time, I've got removed a lot of stain but some of them remain impossible to remove. The photos are more and more blurry so i've got called my seller, and he says that I can send back my Z5 to him and he'll give a new one for free.
This message is for you who have the same problem than me, if you have the UV layer peeling off, do not try to remove it, it will be worst, either you try to live with or send it back, your warranty will not be used and you'll get a new phone for free (don't know if it's the same everywhere but here in France that's the case).
Thanks for your support and your advices !

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.
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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.
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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.

Will an Xperia XZ screen work in the XZs? [Solved]

So I got a pretty sweet deal on an XZs for $35 with a broken screen, it was supposed to be an XZ but whatever I got a free upgrade, so I was going to get an XZ screen but now that I found out that it's an XZs I noticed the screens are a little harder to find, much less at a decent price, however it appears as if it uses the same screen in both phones and the the exact same body, so in theory I could just get an XZ screen right?
Can anyone on here confirm that? Oh and I did ask Sony support about fixing it/parts and they said they only cover manufacturer defects and straight up told me to go find a third-party, utterly useless...

Minor update, I found an ebay seller that listed the screen for both phones and I asked him for a confirmation on that, which he said yes, thus I decided to go ahead and buy the screen, so presumably it does in fact use the same screen on both phones, I'll try to remember and post an update next week on whether or not the screen works.

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Minor update, I found an ebay seller that listed the screen for both phones and I asked him for a confirmation on that, which he said yes, thus I decided to go ahead and buy the screen, so presumably it does in fact use the same screen on both phones, I'll try to remember and post an update next week on whether or not the screen works.
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Doing the same research right now - nothing came up It'll be great if you share you experience when you get a screen

Sandello said:
Doing the same research right now - nothing came up It'll be great if you share you experience when you get a screen
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Alright well great news for you and anyone looking for replacement screens, I'm not guaranteeing anything but the XZ and XZs do appear to share the same screen, it totally works! (Pics below)
One thing to note, my screen didn't come with any dust filters and it's probably a good idea to replace the adhesive for the earpiece when transferring it over, but I didn't have either of those so I just took em off the broken screen.
Edit: Update, I just got some adhesive for my phone so the screen will stay securely in place, I was previously using electrical tape as a temporary solution which does alright but I can't recommend doing it, as it leaves sticky residue behind which takes a little more effort than I'd like in order to remove it, if anyone needs the adhesive and doesn't mind waiting 2-4 weeks, I can recommend this seller KevinTwoPlusOne Store because you can order 3 pcs for $1 which I highly recommend doing since if like me, this isn't something you do often then there's a good chance you'll screw up on your first try making extras mandatory, also I'd like to note that the adhesive isn't as strong as OEM, the screen can be pealed off again without heat, now that doesn't necessarily mean it's less effective at keeping water out but I'm obviously very hesitant to test out whether my new phone is water-resistant or not, especially with the reused adhesive around the speaker.
Edit2: Alright well 4 months later I have another update, the adhesive I recommended a while back is starting to give, after normal use and a few mild drops I can see a small amount of light from the backlight from under the left corner, I admit I may have messed up applying it in some way, but I might suggest paying a little more than $1 for something better or just use some double sided tape.
Edit3: Ok so I made the dumb decision to buy the same adhesive a second time and it appears that my issue had more to do with my phone specifically, as I applied adhesive again and it started to peel up in the same corner within just a few days so I took it off and this time I noticed that my screen doesn't quite sit flush except in one small spot, so possibly even a bad design for the frame? I dunno, it doesn't appear to be bent or anything but I applied the adhesive for a third time and it looks like it should be flush and should hold pretty well now, so if you want to save a few bucks it's not a bad option, it shouldn't be any worse than double sided tape however, I'm going to have to standby my previous statement and recommend just paying for something stronger, it'll just be less of a hassle later on AND make sure you place your screen into the frame a few times to make sure it sits flush, that said definitely still get some cheap stuff so you can practice it a few times before you try with something stronger. (just found out that this is actually a fairly common problem with xperia phones in particular the Z3 compact where the third-party adhesives don't hold, you need something on the level of OEM quality and not OEM compliant.)
Edit4: Alright this should be my final edit and I've come to the conclusion that none of the currently available adhesive stickers are strong enough to permanently hold the screen to the frame, if a HMG sticker comes along then maybe, but until then I'm going to recommend using B7000 instead, it's cheap and the main thing most people are recommending to use, I've also heard some good things about loctite vinyl adhesive but it'll cost a little more per oz/ml so something to consider if you run a repair shop.

It's a good idea to replace a new screen with cheaper cost. but xz
has no light blue color. black,white or dark blue maybe ugly.

114514Beast said:
It's a good idea to replace a new screen with cheaper cost. but xz
has no light blue color. black,white or dark blue maybe ugly.
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That is one personal preference and two depends on the base color it came with, I for one think the dark blue looks nicer and looks beautiful on my black phone, now yes you could argue that it might hurt the resale value, but honestly xperia devices have pretty bad resale value as it is and as long as you're honest and provide pics I don't think many would be buyers will care too much.

thanks for your review