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Lens Protector?

Perhaps I'm being overly sensitive in regards to my lens, but I keep thinking, one little scratch and it won't take a decent picture again.
Anybody tried just cutting up a screen protector to a mini size to fit it or are there any companies I haven't seen yet making one?
Thanks for any advice.

I've been wondering the same thing but I haven't seen one anywhere.

Just so you know, the OEM lens cover sticks on and is easily replaceable. If you take off the battery cover, it can be popped off with your fingernail. HTC probably has a replacement parts program. I can't see it costing over $5 to get a new lens protector.

w1retap said:
Just so you know, the OEM lens cover sticks on and is easily replaceable. If you take off the battery cover, it can be popped off with your fingernail. HTC probably has a replacement parts program. I can't see it costing over $5 to get a new lens protector.
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Wow. Awesome. Thanks for the info. I never even thought of it that way.
Not so worried anymore.

Anyone know if the lens cover is made of Gorilla Glass like the front screen?

timehunter said:
Anyone know if the lens cover is made of Gorilla Glass like the front screen?
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I do not believe the front is made of Gorilla Glass either. There was some conflicting info for a bit about that, but I think the final verdict is that it isn't Gorilla Glass.

BSE back skin comes with a little cover for the camera

I have this but hesitate to put it on. I'm afraid that it will degrade pictures. anyone install the lens protector from bse and can give an opinion?
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BSE back skin comes with a little cover for the camera
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keeping the camera lens scratch free

The glass covering the camera lens at the back is protruding so putting it down on any surface would make the glass touch it...how do you guys keep it from scratching?

koppee1 said:
The glass covering the camera lens at the back is protruding so putting it down on any surface would make the glass touch it...how do you guys keep it from scratching?
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A case that's raised more than the camera is what I'm doing. Have done this for years without ever having my lens scratch.
Sent from my SM-N910U

I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.

lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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When I pick mine up from the shop I'll be leaving the plastic on - my S4 has a gaping scratch across its camera lense!

Normally there should be no need to worry unless you intend to drag your phone across a rocky road. It's protected by a veryt scratchresistant glass, simlar to sapphire glass. It can stand a heavy beating and still perform.
The only real problem is fat from your fingers smearing onto the protective glass, this will cause weird looking arefacts with highlights so make sure you keep it clean.
/ Magnus

lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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The plastic never covered over the sensor itself, only the outside edges.

Nitemare3219 said:
The plastic never covered over the sensor itself, only the outside edges.
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Correct. Good protection. Or you could get the Nillkin Amazing H+ 9H Hardness Anti-Explosion Tempered Glass*for the note 4, it comes with 2 mini tempered glass camera lense protectors

Though I have not used any case or screen protector for the front screen, I have cut exact size glossy screen protector for the camera lens. I developed lots of scratches in S2 lens, from then on I started protecting camera lenses.
Note 4

If you look carefully the platic frame around the glass is just slightly above the glass so really the glass doesn't make contact with a flat surface

The Samsung s-view case is just big enough to keep the lens from touching. It's a good option if you are concerned about the lens getting scratched and want front of phone protection.

If the plastic cover doesn't affect the photos then chances are the odd scratch won't either..

Wife has S5 and glass on the lens seems pretty tough! No scratches yet!

When not using my Note 4, I shoot pictures with high end Nikon glass (lenses). Some will say to put a plain UV filter on the lens as a means of protection, never go naked. Others will ask why would one put an $80 piece of glass in front of finely tuned and crafted $2,500 piece of glass? Additionally, all those large sport photographer lenses you see taking photos.......no filters are made that size, they use hoods which extend several inches from the front of the lens as a means of protection. Now, given the camera in the Note 4 is not a high end DLSR you may not see the difference all that much, depending on the shot. However adding some form of adhoc protector over the camera will certainly cause some form of photo degradation.
If you have a phone case where the camera lens is recessed you should be perfectly fine if: (1) you pay attention how and where you place it down and (2) keep it out of your pants, bags...etc that hold keys and your loose change..etc.
Remove any added plastic or glass in front of your lens; take clearer and sharper pictures!
Goodluck

lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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I didn't even know there was one those lol I put a skinomi skin on mine hoping that it's raised just enough xD
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lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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I didn't even know there was one those lol I put a skinomi skin on mine hoping that it's raised just enough xD

Well, my first tip would be to not place your note 4 on a textured surface, press it down into the textured surface and then rubbing it vigorously against it, with your pressure RIGHT on the lens.
Other than that, just use it normally. Dont keep it in a bag of quarters, dont hack at it with nails, dont keep it with your keys in a pocket... The usual nobrainer things.
Should be totally fine. When I place it on a table, the lens doesnt touch the table.

Magnus3D said:
Normally there should be no need to worry unless you intend to drag your phone across a rocky road. It's protected by a veryt scratchresistant glass, simlar to sapphire glass. It can stand a heavy beating and still perform.
The only real problem is fat from your fingers smearing onto the protective glass, this will cause weird looking arefacts with highlights so make sure you keep it clean.
/ Magnus
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/thread - really, the glass on the camera lens is the strongest glass you will find on your mobile device - applies to any phone.

Couldn't resist...cut out an extra screen protector and stuck it on the camera glass lol

lawtq said:
Correct. Good protection. Or you could get the Nillkin Amazing H+ 9H Hardness Anti-Explosion Tempered Glass*for the note 4, it comes with 2 mini tempered glass camera lense protectors
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Never heard of this before.. Have Otterbox but realized my camera lens for smashed today while outside doing yard work... This what you use? Installation hard? Got URL? Thanks in advance.

DrDank said:
Never heard of this before.. Have Otterbox but realized my camera lens for smashed today while outside doing yard work... This what you use? Installation hard? Got URL? Thanks in advance.
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I liked it. Gad the halo effect though unfortunately. But loved the 2 little camera screen protector too! Easy install.

Sorry, don't d have much time to search, url anyone it could i get camera protection for otterbox?

How scratch resistant is it? Do you use a case?

Hey people, I was wondering: how does it hold up against scratches? I have the blue, with the ridged back, but so far afraid to use it without a case... How do you use yours? Does is scratch easily? What about the screen?

leoking3 said:
Hey people, I was wondering: how does it hold up against scratches? I have the blue, with the ridged back, but so far afraid to use it without a case... How do you use yours? Does is scratch easily? What about the screen?
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It uses gorilla glass 5, which scratched very easily on my S9. I had small scratches after a day with no case on the S9. I imagine this phone will be no different.

Nicelysedated said:
It uses gorilla glass 5, which scratched very easily on my S9. I had small scratches after a day with no case on the S9. I imagine this phone will be no different.
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I feel the same way. Unfortunately. I am curious about the back though...

Back seems to hold up (maybe non touch sensitive glass is easier to make scratch resistant) the front 2 scratches in the first week... And I used a soft pouch until proper accessories come out.
Got a skin on the back and a crappy plastic screen protector for now.

LOGMD said:
Back seems to hold up (maybe non touch sensitive glass is easier to make scratch resistant) the front 2 scratches in the first week... And I used a soft pouch until proper accessories come out.
Got a skin on the back and a crappy plastic screen protector for now.
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Allright thanks for the answer, so it seems I have to buy smth for the screen after all..

I have some scratches on mine. I am very careful with it, no coins etc. So I will definitely be using a case with the replacement phone I am getting tomorrow for display issues.

leoking3 said:
I feel the same way. Unfortunately. I am curious about the back though...
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Had my first scratch on the back 3 days after receiving my phone... Now it's always in the official Huawei case...

leoking3 said:
Allright thanks for the answer, so it seems I have to buy smth for the screen after all..
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I do wonder though, if it scratches the olephobic coating or the actual glass is scratched. A colleague of mine has the s7 until last week without a protector and said screen was always perfect. But it got fingerprinty as hell.
Wonder if one of those nano liquid coatings would smooth it out. I have accidental damage insurance so if that works I would rid of the scratches with that.

You might have a point there with the coating. I have noticed that as well on my samsung phones.
I tried that nano liquid, but havent noticed much diferrence though.

I've tried several screen protectors and they all stop fingerprint recognition working!

danielson00 said:
I've tried several screen protectors and they all stop fingerprint recognition working!
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I guess I got lucky. I got a case and a tempered glass screen protector for free with my purchase in Taiwan. Finger print scanner works perfect. I should have checked what the brand was. It was a flagship Huawei store, so obviously they knew what they were putting on there.

danielson00 said:
I've tried several screen protectors and they all stop fingerprint recognition working!
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See...that it why they buy iphone or smsng, cause they dont mess up important stuff... You mean the glass ones? Or the foils?

I am challenging those that think Mate 20 Pro uses Gorilla Glass (I have read the 1 or 2 reviews that state this), and it's not listed in the Gorilla Glass website. Also worried about scratches I reached out to Huawei AU and received the following:
To answer your inquiry, this phone uses aluminosilicate glass for both front and back which is also Scratch resistant and is composed of aluminum, oxygen, silicon, and several other positively charged ions.
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I am seeing the above noted comments and "scratch resistant" or not, it's obvious this phone needs a case and screen protector.
I wish it had Gorilla Glass 6!

No case... Back skin and plastic screen protector

Scratches on camera lens

Got this phone for few weeks now and just noticed that i got scratches on the camera lens cover. I mean few weeks, really?! with case on and not placed together with any sharp objects. It's so annoying, my P10 plus is way more durable than this phone. Anyone having the same issue?.

coolraffy said:
Got this phone for few weeks now and just noticed that i got scratches on the camera lens cover. I mean few weeks, really?! with case on and not placed together with any sharp objects. It's so annoying, my P10 plus is way more durable than this phone. Anyone having the same issue?.
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I have the same scratches plus a huge one(fingernail size) on the screen. Am a bit disappointed on how easy is to scratch the phone... .

Been using since day one and there's not a scratch in sight both front and back.

giwta said:
I have the same scratches plus a huge one(fingernail size) on the screen. Am a bit disappointed on how easy is to scratch the phone... .
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I have 2 scratches on the screen too!! I’m so angry, had to buy a tempered glass...1k€ and scratched after 10 days :crying: so annoying.
Camera seems to be still ok, but I’ve bought a protector for it too (will get it next month).

No scratches here, and no protectors

giwta said:
I have the same scratches plus a huge one(fingernail size) on the screen. Am a bit disappointed on how easy is to scratch the phone... .
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I feel you. The phone price is premium so we deserve high quality build phone which is clearly not the case here.

JJay666 said:
Been using since day one and there's not a scratch in sight both front and back.
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How I wish I could turn back time :crying:

coolraffy said:
How I wish I could turn back time :crying:
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The camera lens sticks out quite a bit. Have seen several phones like Samsung and Apple with cracked rear camera lens pieces, so I know better about that area. According to one source, they use aluminosilicate glass. Although the glass may not be exactly Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass itself is also aluminosilicate glass. Huawei's glass is likely a different chemical composition. The phone is the slipperiest I've ever encountered, my number one dislike about it.
There are no scratches in my situation. No case or protection has been used. Dislike cases and front tempered glass pieces. In general, careful which surfaces I lay the phone on and how I hold it. Have seen it sliding off uneven surfaces with too much ease.

Thanks for the warnings. I ordered a film protector for the curved screen and a tempered glass protector for the camera with the phone.

Isnt the screen a gorilla glass? I never dropped my phone and still Ive got a scratch on the bottom right corner of my screen. I could run my nail across it to feel the crack. Maybe it got scratched with a key or a coin. F***ng ridiculous. Never happened to any of my previous phones. I seriously doubt the quality now.

Camera Lens Protector

Does anyone know of a "Camera Lens Protector" that doesn't interfere with flash while recording video and taking pictures?

The builtin factory one... replace if needed.

I've always just got a case that stands tall enough to make sure the camera lens does not come into contact with the surface.

blackhawk said:
The builtin factory one... replace if needed.
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Where would you buy a factory replacement and how much would it cost?

Steamer2499 said:
Where would you buy a factory replacement and how much would it cost?
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You're jumping the gun. Google it... Samsung can replace it as can repair centers.
If you don't have a good case the display is more likely to get destroyed. I be more concerned with a good case and screen protector, both will most likely be a pain to find for a new model.
I don't even worry about damaging my cam as it's well protected by the case. The only thing I do is not use it as a hand hold as your fingers are more likely to mar it if you touch it. Even my S4+'s factory cam plastic lense protector is not scratched after many years in the desert.

blackhawk said:
You're jumping the gun. Google it... Samsung can replace it as can repair centers.
If you don't have a good case the display is more likely to get destroyed. I be more concerned with a good case and screen protector, both will most likely be a pain to find for a new model.
I don't even worry about damaging my cam as it's well protected by the case. The only thing I do is not use it as a hand hold as your fingers are more likely to mar it if you touch it. Even my S4+'s factory cam plastic lense protector is not scratched after many years in the desert.
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The lens protectors that I did buy was prefect for protecting all three lens and taking pictures and video recording. But as soon as you use the flash for either, the flash glare from the corner of the lens protectors was the problem.

Steamer2499 said:
The lens protectors that I did buy was prefect for protecting all three lens and taking pictures and video recording. But as soon as you use the flash for either, the flash glare from the corner of the lens protectors was the problem.
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I use the wet apply Gorilla IQ Sheild for my display. "Self healing" urethane that last a long time and stays put. Something like that but with any added layer you increase the refraction index.
Other undesirable things can happen with uncoated and/or poorly placed optical elements like back reflections and flaring.
Who knows maybe Samsung optic engineers really knew what they were doing... don't screw it up.
People want to protect the lense protector... doesn't really make much sense. This isn't a high dollar front lense, it's a piece of ordinary glass or polycarbonate.
Lense protector protectors are a gimmick.
Worry about a good case and screen protector instead because you will need them.