I know that the quality of the camera is not the best in to world but until recently the quality was usable for notes and quick snaps.
My tilt is only 2 months old and on close inspection the clear window on the battery cover has become scratched.
Is there a good method of buffing out the scratches or a source of replacement windows??
If I remove the battery cover, I can take nice clear photos. The same thing has happened to my wife's N95
u can puncture out the panel, but i wouldn't recommend it due to risk of scratching the lens. It may be tedious to buffing out the panel so its best to just buy another back cover.
Here's what I did...
1. Remove the back battery cover.
2. While holding the silver ring/speaker cover in place, carefully push out the lens glass from the inside of the battery cover.
(The lens glass is just glued in so it isn't hard to push out)
3. Try to buff out/clean the lens glass and replace it with a dab of glue.
(I left mine off completely since it greatly improves picture & vid quality)
4. Replace the back battery cover.
(If you can't fix the scratch, you may have to buy a whole new back battery cover--I haven't found anyone who just sells the lens glass)
They're about $20 all over eBay and here...http://cnn.cn/shop/tytn-iitilt-black-battery-cover-p-3157.html
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I have been having very blurry photos and thought it was the lens but it came to be somehow the battery cover pladtic lens cover is scuffed up..it looks like just surface scuffs does anyone recommend a good way to buff these out? I know they make things for car headlights that will get rid of scuffs and surface scratches..any alternatives for smaller scales for this case?
Some might suggest popping off the back cover plastic piece out.
I tried a few things to clean it, didn't do much. And it gets scuffy again sooner or later.
Me, i just drilled a small 2-3mm hole in the plastic piece where the camera lens looks through.
Sure it's not Chromatic Aberation?
pazookie said:
I have been having very blurry photos and thought it was the lens but it came to be somehow the battery cover pladtic lens cover is scuffed up.
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The lens cover on my original HTC TyTN II battery cover appears to be coated thin glass so if yours is plastic that's a worry. As is, my camera suffers from Chromatic Aberation and thats something I learnt about here at xda-dev
it looks like just surface scuffs does anyone recommend a good way to buff these out? I know they make things for car headlights that will get rid of scuffs and surface scratches..any alternatives for smaller scales for this case?
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If it's just the coating coming off (perhaps due to contact with fingerprint sweat), you could contact HTC/your hardware provider and see what they say about getting a warranty replacement.
Using dry a q-tip, I rubbed the coating off the lens window inside and out, and the pics are bright and clear now.
I took my plastic camera battery off. haven't had a problem since.
Oh what is a plastic camera battery. I want one, or do I?
Instructions on how to remove the camera cover here.
http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=339
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Dont forget the importance of cleaning both sides
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Instructions on how to remove the camera cover
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Along with mention that cleaning it on both sides also helps (in the comments at the bottom). The problem is of course that just by using the phone you are likely to get fingerprints all over it again. My solution is to carry a Klearscreen cleaning cloth with me in my Windows Mobile version of a laptop bag. I use that for both the screen and camera lense cover when I need to take pics.
I guess it is due to the camera part of the outer shell got friction between my pants pocket...
the transparent plastic pad got many tiny scratch now, so the image passed through the lens is shown very vague on the screen.
Should I use sand paper to rub or grind it until it is smooth ?
or are there any parts can be replaced ?
Thanks for your reply !
Absolutely do NOT use sandpaper on it!
Aside from trying to find a replacement part through HTC, there are a few products that advertise the ability to fill in scratches in plastic.
I use Plexus, which is usually sold at motorcycle shops. It's used to buff out scratches in plexiglass (the material used in motorcycle windshields, which is a form of plastic). I also use it on compact discs to buff out fine scratches.
i would push the transparent plastic pad out of your back cover completely, the camer works much better without this lens cover on.
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i would push the transparent plastic pad out of your back cover completely, the camer works much better without this lens cover on.
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I agree, much better pictures without a 0.5 mm thick plastic layer in the middle. Anyway, there are some online shops that sell HTC TyTN II battery cover replacements. I remember seeing one in Expansys.
Do what I did in these thread. Guaranty you will be happy with your camera.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2773949
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I recently dropped my hd2 and the glass around the lens broke off now the lens is exposed. is there a case that will cover it or a camera lens replacement.
Update: I know im not the only one in America with a glass crack where my lens is and would like to know where to get this fixed or a part site?
I just dropped and broke my camera lens as well today.
mines also cracked after 2 weeks of use....called customer service and they did a manufacturer's warranty and got the replacement right away
Check on eBay - they have direct replacement lenses - OEM. You will have to figure out a way to get some double sided tape to mount it for most of them.
VERY CHEAP - fortunately they are available.
found a replacement on ebay. you dont need to take apart phone or anything. i just super glued around the lens and popped in. good as new.
if $ is not an option look at this...
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-hd2-oem-housing-set-p-8816.html
They are cheaper on ebay. just ordered one.
Get the Otterbox Defender. I think it is the only case out there truly protecting the camera lens.
i have a cracked camera lens..how do i take it off?
Since it's already cracked, use a knife or something and carefully pry into the cracked area and pull up the cracked glass. Thats how I did it. Just becareful not to push too hard.
is there like walktrhough guide video for this?
Sorry, theres no video or walk through that I know of. As long as you pry off the broken lens its simple from there. Just pry off the lens and then just stick the new one in. Theres not much more than that. You don't have to take the phone apart or anything.
A small sewing needle is a great tool to use. Just pry out the broken piece or you can even do it from the side. What I found when I did it was that there was a ring of adhesive that is difficult to reset correctly once you take the broken lens out. I actually just took the needle and scraped off the adhesive and placed the new lens in so that it's below the surface (beveled, I guess you could say). It stays in just like the old one -- otherwise you'll scratch it the minute you put it down on the table.
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found a replacement on ebay. you dont need to take apart phone or anything. i just super glued around the lens and popped in. good as new.
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What happens if it breaks again now that you used super glue?
...I used some 3M double sided tape and a hole punch. I cut it to size and punched a hole in the middle...carefully cleaned all the old adhesive off and dropped it in. Its not going anywhere and absolutely no dust can get under it...if it breaks again (which it may...so I ordered two because the price was so cheap) it will be much easier to remove than super glue.
Hi everyone, my Z3c has a scratched camera cover, I can no longer take pictures as everything looks blurry. I've read that I can buy a replacement for the cover, but my question is if to do this, I also need to change the backcover.
Yes, You need to change whole back door cause camera glass lens in glued to back door and if You gonna try to peel it off most likely back door will breaks. Anyway back door replacement costs 5$ and original one around 20$.
The camera lens is cracked. I can buy just the glass or glass and frame (bezel). I have found a video on how to replace just the glass but there isn't any info around on replacing the complete unit. It looks like some heat and a razor might lift it off the back cover, but I dont know if there is any other attachment holding it in place from the inside. Can anyone clarify this for me?
Probably just double sided adhesive tape. Isopropyl alcohol and maybe some heat to lift it if anything is needed at all.
Get the OEM replacement to preserve the optical qualities. Or just buy a rear cover if that's included. The price is usually cheap.
You'll want the pre-cut adhesive mounting if you replace just the glass to preserve it's sealing.