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[q] camera replacement?

Anybody know how much it will cost to replace camera from sony......mines givin bad quality pictures???

you cant do that! The only reason why the picture is bad is because its from sony......

no i think i broke it....bcuz dis happened after my phone fell down

Serch for it on ebay and replace by yourself its a more cheaper than repair shop
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dsaklein said:
Serch for it on ebay and replace by yourself its a more cheaper than repair shop
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Its very difficult to get camera for x8..i tried searching ut no luck..

So any estimate guys? if i give i it to a sony service center

Hmm if it will cost you half the price of the phone I suggest you buy a new one

Screen broke - what would you do

So my screen just broke and i'm in doubt between buying an aftermarket screen for about $20 and repairing it, or just say f*** this unstable piece of crap and buy the optimus 4x speed. So what would you do? Any suggestions for other phones? Any review on aftermarket screens? How easy is it to replace?
Thanks for your help and suggestions in advance,
Sincerely,

you're buying 4x? LOL you're buying a phone that doesn't have developers support, lock bootloader and no custom rom i visit 4x section sometimes but their development section is empty, i suggest send your o2x on lg to repair or search on youtube "how to disassemble optimus 2x"
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It depends on how addicted you are to flashing roms. If you don't mind stable roms, and probably a very very slow 4.1 update, get the 4x.
If you simply need updates and the newest OS, repair the 2x. Honestly though, I think it wouldn't go as far as the 4x in terms of eventual updates, but still, it's nice to be able to modify your phone.

Yes i didn't notice the lack of custom Roms on the 4x this afternoon, so what phone would you buy? I mean the price of the 4x is awesome for the hardware you get, and if i'm able to root it i'm happy. But i also like to flash custom roms alot so do any of you know a good alternative instead of the 4x for the same pricE? Locked bootloader is kinda sucky .
I would really like to repair my 2x but i'm so tired of it and afraid that if i do change the screen i'll wreck the entire thing, and i'm not sure i wanna take the risk or just buy a new phone

Nexus 4. Don't know if it's cheaper or costlier in your country, but it's generally much cheaper. Beats the 4x easily in all fields, the only thing it lacks is a memory card slot. Availability is an issue at the moment, but if you can get your screen repaired for cheap now, then you can sell it after some time and get a nexus

I had the same problem. Repair the touch screen is very complicated, not because it's difficult disassemble the phone, but because the real display is glued to the touch screen with a particular clue. When you try to remove the display you can break it. It happened to me.

Repair and sell !
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A couple of weeks ago I dropped my P990 onto asphalt and broke the glass. I taped it up using scotch tape to avoid glass splinters in my ears, and I'm just about getting used to all the cracks by now. I won't be trying to repair it, so I've got a nexus 4 on preorder. Hopefully it'll arrive before the tape crumbles...
Tl;dr: buy a nexus 4

This is a great reason to go get galaxy s3

Nexus 4! Don't bother with the 4x

They don't sell Nexus 4 in my country, because of LG, so yeah that sucks
I could get a Galaxy Nexus for about the same price

+1 for nexus 4 (except if you are addicted in slow updates and lg ui so go for optimus G(same hardware but i think quite costier))

S0ci0 said:
So my screen just broke and i'm in doubt between buying an aftermarket screen for about $20 and repairing it, or just say f*** this unstable piece of crap and buy the optimus 4x speed. So what would you do? Any suggestions for other phones? Any review on aftermarket screens? How easy is it to replace?
Thanks for your help and suggestions in advance,
Sincerely,
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Yeah but is it Gorilal glass? They say it's OEM in most cases, but don't specify wich type of glass this is. Last time i bought a replacement screen was for my X10 wich also was supposedly OEM but when installed i found out it was some kind of cheap plastic wich would never work comfortably as a touch screen. And it looks too complicated i would have to buy a hobby knife 3 sets of tweezer and a hair dryer only to switch the screen on my phone
Tranos said:
+1 for nexus 4 (except if you are addicted in slow updates and lg ui so go for optimus G(same hardware but i think quite costier))
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They don't sell Nexus 4 or Optimus G in my country :'(

I broke the screen on my HD2, ordered one online for 15-20e , found a guy that repairs them, got friendly making mobile phones conversation and he changed it for 20e, sold the hd2 for 200e(I now regret it though) I would sell the o2x if course, it's nice but not the hd2. I actually am selling it
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Me too, my screen was broken. I repaired at a workshop with 30 euros. The changed screen was old, taken from another phone ...

I also broke my screen and I had it replaced at a workshop. After the repair, the light sensor was not working so I had to return it to the workshop and wait another 3 day before they finally fix it.
The repair process including the new(?) screen was around 80Euro (~105$).

Get a new phone, upgrade excuse.

I got it replaced in a little Phone repair shop, they did a good Job, it cost 140 euro, but we got it back from ensurance because it happend on a holiday
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As some people already said, it's the perfect excuse for getting a Nexus 4. You'll have a lot more support than with the 4X considering it's an official Nexus phone.

[Q]Lcd Broken HELP!!

Today I had the worst accident My phone fell and a door closed on it. I want to know if the screen and digitizer on our phone is the same as those on I9000 (galaxy s) because they seem to be cheaper in Greece where I live. Any suggestions of cheap international online shops is deeply appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

Please, if you already make a [Q] in the title, post it in the Q&A Thread, this is not related to development!

new screen costs around 180$ right? (rediculous price tbh) if i remember correctly.
maybe sending it to samsung is even better

I wanted to do this and roght now I was going to edit my post to tell everyone that there is no Thread for Q&A only for I9001 so I did it in here

broodplank1337 said:
new screen costs around 180$ right? (rediculous price tbh) if i remember correctly.
maybe sending it to samsung is even better
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You can almost buy a new phone :silly: my friend sent his broken phone (display not working) to samsung and it did cost 180 Euro
And btw Q&A Thread!

broodplank1337 said:
new screen costs around 180$ right? (rediculous price tbh) if i remember correctly.
maybe sending it to samsung is even better
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Brood I do not care for a genuine Samsung screen just one to work! In Greece it is about 100 Euros and 60-70 Euros on eBay and I do not think they are genuine in either case.

AW: [Q]Lcd Broken HELP!!
Yes the i9000 lcd screen fits.
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loumbas said:
I wanted to do this and roght now I was going to edit my post to tell everyone that there is no Thread for Q&A only for I9001 so I did it in here
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Our Q&A thread is hidden in I9000 Q&A thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252697)

make sure is not the i9003's screen, because is a different type of screen (9000: amoled - 9003: super lcd)

Emmm... Screen or only glass and digitizer is broken? That's is very important. Becouse new glass and digitizer cost less than 60-70$ and it's easy accessible on ex. ebay.

AW: [Q]Lcd Broken HELP!!
Harrocan said:
Emmm... Screen or only glass and digitizer is broken? That's is very important. Becouse new glass and digitizer cost less than 60-70$ and it's easy accessible on ex. ebay.
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Its impossible to replace the digitizer without damaging the amoled. They sell the item but its useless.
Amoled, digitizer and the Gorillaglas are guled together, forever!
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If you know what are you doing, then you can replace this

Both are broken screen and digitizer because when touching the screen the light do not light and when I make a call to my phone I can not answer it. So I am going for a screen and digitizer has anyone tested anything or has anything to propose. I am looking for the cheapest and most sure to work combination. Thank you all for your replies

OK. Last question I am thinking to buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Whi...437?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d066c387d
I have the black SGS+ so I thought to also change the color! Will it be suitable for my phone or I will have trouble in assembly because of the other parts included?

I9000 and I9001 are the same in dimension, the only thing that is different is the camera and cpu. I thought it was explained before in this post. Take the phone to a service with the newly bought lcd/digitizer and they will fix it.
Oh, and don't complain about prices, if you want your phone to be fixed and work as new, pay some cash. Otherwise try fixing it yourself
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full housing will make things easier for you,everything fits you shouldn't have any trouble. I doubt its genuine though..
also have a look here
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tomsi191 said:
full housing will make things easier for you,everything fits you shouldn't have any trouble. I doubt its genuine though..
also have a look here
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Also look here http://www.prezzydeal.com/samsung-galaxy-s-plus-i9001-screen-replacement-complete.html

Broken screen question

To anyone who has experience with Sony' repair team. My Z1 screen needs to be changed and I want to keep the waterproof. I can risk it myself by changing the screen but I will be skeptical about the repair if let my friend who is an experienced technician work on the phone.*
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Sony says they will have to see the phone itself before they can give me a cost to repair but I live outside the US and it would cost me about $50USD to have it shipped to be diagnosed before I can get a price. Does anyone know a ballpark estimate of what Sony would charge to replace my Lcd?*
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Avantiel said:
To anyone who has experience with Sony' repair team. My Z1 screen needs to be changed and I want to keep the waterproof. I can risk it myself by changing the screen but I will be skeptical about the repair if let my friend who is an experienced technician work on the phone.*
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Sony says they will have to see the phone itself before they can give me a cost to repair but I live outside the US and it would cost me about $50USD to have it shipped to be diagnosed before I can get a price. Does anyone know a ballpark estimate of what Sony would charge to replace my Lcd?*
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I heard a lot about this situation from talk.sonymobile forum, and it seems that will cost a lot. If they affirm it's your fault that broke the LCD, you should charge all of the cost.
And though you have a professional friend, you can buy the original adhesive stickers and LCD screen which maybe much cheaper, you will damage the warranty if you make DIY.
So it depends on you.

Screen Replacement

Where is the best place to buy a new screen replacement?
(also heard the Digitizer is already attached) truth?
Thanks!
PS: I have never dropped a phone or cracked a screen, of course the first
phone i buy full retail for, i drop it Time to buy a case...

collinjm01 said:
Where is the best place to buy a new screen replacement?
(also heard the Digitizer is already attached) truth?
Thanks!
PS: I have never dropped a phone or cracked a screen, of course the first
phone i buy full retail for, i drop it Time to buy a case...
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http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola/android-models/motorola-nexus-6.html

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http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola/android-models/motorola-nexus-6.html
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yup, I shopped with them, nothing to complain

Thanks guys, the place that will do it for me, is only charging me 265 for parts and labor.
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collinjm01 said:
Thanks guys, the place that will do it for me, is only charging me 265 for parts and labor.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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Why not have Motorola replace the screen for $175 ?

clairez said:
Why not have Motorola replace the screen for $175 ?
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My understanding is that the device would have to be purchased from them and in US only.

clairez said:
Why not have Motorola replace the screen for $175 ?
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I am! i just found out you can do that!
They give you two options and i chose the latter...
which is, I pay 175 Plus a 500 dollar security hold,
they send me a new phone, i then send mine to them,
they assess the damage, then take the 500 dollar
hold off my account.
so for 175 i get a new phone.
Best Deal Ever compared to 275 to have someone just
replace the screen.
Thanks though guys/girls!