So I've had some issues with my camera hardware since buying the device used on Swappa. The issues presented themselves about 3 weeks after purchase.
Wavy screen during video and stills. Sometimes the waves are present in the final image sometimes they present as blurred vertical lines in portrait orientation images. I've had serious issues with the OIS not working between 1/30-1/50 shutter speeds. And occasionally the camera shakes and rattles while trying to focus. And these issues always get worse when the device is hot (from taking many HDR+ shots in a row). And all this happens on every camera app. It also happens after completely wiping the device, factory resetting etc.
Now, the other day, while shooting images in the sun on an 80 degree day, the camera completely froze. The device didn't, but the screen froze. Then started to move in very slow motion. Then it quit with no error messages. I then couldn't get the Camera app or any others to open. I power cycled and the same. Only this time the camera app would open, take a single shot but not actually record it. Then error out with a can't connect to camera error. This then happened with every camera app.
Experiementing, I can get it to occasionally take a single frame image (no fancy stuff like HDR+, panos or blur), but the screen refresh is now slow, (even at 100% battery and cool temps). Sometimes it will record the image, others not. But when it does, it now has white speckles in the shadow areas and green speckles in specular highlights.
So, I'm thinking that whatever the issue has been with the camera module, has now totaly gone kaput. So I'm gonna replace it.
I've found some sources and instructions (I'm very handy with repairs, so I'm not put off are worried about it.)
My quesytions are these:
Has anyone in the forums replaced their cam module?
What advice would you give? (beyond what the online tuts show, you know little gotchas that don't always show up)
Where did you buy your module? And are you happy with the quality?
Have you used repairsuniverse for parts? Do you trust them?
Did this repair fix your issues?
Thanks!
Hi,
I just replaced mine last weekend.
The image stabilization was faulty.
I bought the new camera on AliExpress and it's working perfectly.
For the replacement I followed the ifixit how-to, it's very easy. In 15 minutes all was done.
David
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SirOch said:
Hi,
I just replaced mine last weekend.
The image stabilization was faulty.
I bought the new camera on AliExpress and it's working perfectly.
For the replacement I followed the ifixit how-to, it's very easy. In 15 minutes all was done.
David
Envoyé de mon Nexus 6 en utilisant Tapatalk
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Thanks! So the OIS is working on the new module.... how is the image quality? Does it appear to match oem? Would you mind sharing the link to the module you bought? Also, how long did the shipping take? Did you find all the listed tools at ifixit to be necessary?
I appreciate the input. I'll be buying mine this week. Unfortunately, I'm travelling and will have to perform the surgery on the road!
I got two N6 XT1100 and XT1103.
Both got the same "Wavy" screen during video recording.
I found this thread in search of solutions for that issue.
So, I second your questions cameraddict
I also would appreciate if you Mr. SirOch can share your experience with replacing the camera on Nexus 6.
Hi gents,
I bought this camera: AliExpress JEDX Nexus 6 rear camera
I live in France and i recieved it in 2 weeks.
To replace the camera you need a Torx T4 to remove the 23 screws and an Opening Picks to remove the rear case.
Just be careful of the Power & Volume Key ribbon on the left side just next to the volume key. The ribbon is exposed and could be damaged with the opening tool.
Here is the iFixit guide: Nexus 6 Rear Facing Camera Replacement
Concerning the quality it's close to the orginal, i see now differences.
David
SirOch said:
Hi gents,
I bought this camera: AliExpress JEDX Nexus 6 rear camera
I live in France and i recieved it in 2 weeks.
To replace the camera you need a Torx T4 to remove the 23 screws and an Opening Picks to remove the rear case.
Just be careful of the Power & Volume Key ribbon on the left side just next to the volume key. The ribbon is exposed and could be damaged with the opening tool.
Here is the iFixit guide: Nexus 6 Rear Facing Camera Replacement
Concerning the quality it's close to the orginal, i see now differences.
David
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Thanks, David. This answer is exactly what I was looking for. Appreciate your time!
Unfortunately, I'm travelling so I can't rely on shipping from China right now. So I bought a module from a company on Ebay located in the US state that I'm currently in. I should have it this week.
I'll update this post when it arrives. If I have the energy, I'll document the process in photos and share them here for future reference. If no photos, I'll at least give a detailed report of the process and any snags.
I can't wait to fix it. I've felt my hands tied while traveling and not being able to snap away with my phone (I don't always need to pull out the ilc for simple shots).
@SirOch
Thank you for your sharing! I really appreciate!
@cameraddict
Here is an example of a video shoot from my N6 camera.
https://streamable.com/uazti
Is that what you experienced with you N6 original camera?
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@SirOch
Thank you for your sharing! I really appreciate!
@cameraddict
Here is an example of a video shoot from my N6 camera.
https://streamable.com/uazti
Is that what you experienced with you N6 original camera?
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Yep, that is one of the issues!
Update to my camera woes.
The camera module I bought was DOA. Damn it!
Some thoughts on the process:
On my device, the glue holding the back cover on was INSANE! I needed a hair dryer to remove that last 1/3 of it. In the process, some of the plastic frame work holding the battery broke. Not a big deal, but in the moment I didn't know that, so it was stressful.
Be VERY careful with the ribbon cable near the side buttons as you remove the back. The glue on mine went over the cable. Go slowly.
Several sources online debate whether the screws are T3 or T4, definitely T3.
The ZIF connecting the camera cable is very delicate. Be extremely careful when manipulating it.
As an aside, I found a wad of detritus in the very bottom of my headphone jack that was invisible with the device intact and no amount of external cleaning showed that anything was in there. It was wedged within and between the jack and phones guts. I haven't tested it yet, but I suspect that may have been the source of my mic issues.
At this point, instead of trying to replace the module (for a third time) I think I am going to buy another copy of the device, as I really like it overall.
Hi,
@OldUncle
It was the issue I had too
@cameraddict
Sorry that you cannot repair your N6.
Concerning the glue, i confirm the usage of the hair dryer and to be careful to remove the back.
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My phone dropped from about a meter (3 feet) off the ground the other day on to some concrete. Luckily there were no cracks or scratches on the phone so I thought it was fine.
A little while later I used the camera and noticed it looked a bit weird. The screen had lines all over it and the photos came out with a red tint. I thought that maybe it was just the app screwing up, so I tried a different camera app but came out with the same results.
I recorded a video of it happening: (but I can't post links since I'm a "new" user. So here's a gif and the picture I took.)
The front camera is completely fine, so I guess something in the rear got damaged when it hit the ground.
Is this problem fixable? Or is the rear camera broken for good? I'm thinking of buying a replacement lens online somewhere and opening the phone and swapping it for the broken one, but I'm not sure if the water resistance will remain intact.
That's unlucky man I'm guessing you will need a new lens and I'd probably get someone proper to do it so you can blame them if anything happens
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I doubt it's the lens. Broken camera module.
Last Tuesday my phone got wet while on a bicycle ride where it started to rain. The phone got wet enough that it started to randomly jump to different screens. I turned it off and put it in my pocket. Once I got home and dried the phone it seemed fine, and in fact the next day used the dual cameras to take a pic with no problem. There seems to be no water damge indicator in the dual flash.
Today tried to take a picture using the dual cameras and immediately got this crackling sound and the cameras wouldn't focus. I've done a search and couldn't find this exact problem elsewhere. The best way to understand what the cameras are doing is to show a video taken with them:
https://youtu.be/rms54f8O4vA
You can both see the inability of the cameras to focus and hear the crackling sound they make while trying to focus.
If I shift to the front facing camera it works just fine.
What to do? are the dual cameras kaput?
No one huh
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I have similar problem. Just bought it on ebay. Other camera works well. So just buy the new module for 25$ on ebay and replace it.
Which module?
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Which module?
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I think they mean the camera.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-HTC-One...ll-Assembly-/262017982132?hash=item3d017d1eb4
Oh OK thanks, that makes sense. In fact I found this which seems to confirm it:
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/211994/How+do+I+replace+rear+camera+on+HTC+One+M8
Same symptoms, same suggested handling. I don't think I want to try and do it myself though, will have to find somebody who can do it for me...
So today I got my shiny new 6T from OP, a full day earlier than promised. As usual beautifully boxed, with all the trimming to get you started --- unlike the fruity phones. 15 minutes later I was rooted and on my way. But what really put the icing on the cake is the OP Switch app, which transferred everything from my OP 5. I am not aware of any other Android phone that makes it quite this easy. Bravo OP, the bang for the buck is incredible, and so is the execution for a relatively small company. Now if only the camera cover of the 6T holds up better than the 5. The only reason I am really switching is because the camera cover on the 5 broke quite a while ago, and now one of the pieces fell out making half the image go out of focus.
I replaced the whole camera module on my OP5 before i sold it (since i got the 6T)
Cost almost nothing on Aliexpress, and it was the easiest phone repair i have ever done. Took 5 minutes.
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I replaced the whole camera module on my OP5 before i sold it (since i got the 6T)
Cost almost nothing on Aliexpress, and it was the easiest phone repair i have ever done. Took 5 minutes.
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Wow, maybe I should have saved myself the $625 since I was perfectly happy. Do you mind pointing me to the correct part and a tut on the procedure? TIA
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Wow, maybe I should have saved myself the $625 since I was perfectly happy. Do you mind pointing me to the correct part and a tut on the procedure? TIA
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I see now that i read your post a bit too quick, as you have troubbles with the glass and not the sensor?
My sensor was broken and focus did not work, but the glass was fine.
So i bought this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/One...621.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3fe14c4dj94uqH
Just open the back cover (two screws at bottom, and then a little force with a plastic pick around the side and it popps of), then unplug the cameras, plug in the new ones and put the cover and screws back on.
If you only need to replace the rear glass i would assume that is easier.
I was also really happy with my OP5. It was super thin and light, and the fingerprint sensor was incredible fast.
But the screen and battery life on my OP6T is also great. Having OIS on the camera was also a big reason for me to upgrade.
Edit:
They sell glass also, really cheap:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pc...lgo_pvid=fd5525c1-c433-4f36-a02d-6061fbea8f75
Ok, so I am a serial note 9 breaker. This is my 8th one since they came out. Mostly I'm a klutz and I drop them, although I have had a couple stolen and a couple sent to me that were already defective before I could break them myself. The latest one.... I broke the little piece of glass on the rear facing camera. So I ordered that, and replaced it but in between the time I broke it and when I received the piece of glass the lens must have gotten damaged because the thing wouldn't focus on anything even somewhat close up. (I have a business reselling and take pics daily so this was a major issue) So, I decide to get a whole new rear camera and replace that. Which I did earlier today. I watched videos, and carefully completed each step. Twice. I know I put it all together correctly... took all the pieces of protective plastic off... didnt touch the lens.. I was very careful. But now when I turn it on and go to the camera app I have a black screen and it won't let me select any of the modes.. won't let me take a pic, won't let me touch the photo replay button.. it freezes and I have to close it out through the recent apps to be able to exit. I have reset the camera, wiped the cache and data, gone in to all the dang settings and did everything I can think to do.. I did a partition wipe... I'm stuck and about to go all Office Space on this damn thing and smash it to bits in the middle of nowhere while listening to gangster rap. And I really don't want to do that as I need my phone for my business. Someone please help? Did I miss anything.. is it possibly a bad part? I just don't know what to do from this point. Please and thank you
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Ok, so I am a serial note 9 breaker. This is my 8th one since they came out. Mostly I'm a klutz and I drop them, although I have had a couple stolen and a couple sent to me that were already defective before I could break them myself. The latest one.... I broke the little piece of glass on the rear facing camera. So I ordered that, and replaced it but in between the time I broke it and when I received the piece of glass the lens must have gotten damaged because the thing wouldn't focus on anything even somewhat close up. (I have a business reselling and take pics daily so this was a major issue) So, I decide to get a whole new rear camera and replace that. Which I did earlier today. I watched videos, and carefully completed each step. Twice. I know I put it all together correctly... took all the pieces of protective plastic off... didnt touch the lens.. I was very careful. But now when I turn it on and go to the camera app I have a black screen and it won't let me select any of the modes.. won't let me take a pic, won't let me touch the photo replay button.. it freezes and I have to close it out through the recent apps to be able to exit. I have reset the camera, wiped the cache and data, gone in to all the dang settings and did everything I can think to do.. I did a partition wipe... I'm stuck and about to go all Office Space on this damn thing and smash it to bits in the middle of nowhere while listening to gangster rap. And I really don't want to do that as I need my phone for my business. Someone please help? Did I miss anything.. is it possibly a bad part? I just don't know what to do from this point. Please and thank you
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My bet would be on one or both cameras being non functional.
Had the same problem, broke the camera glass on the right camera. wile waiting for the glass i covered it with tape, just the glass hole on the right camera. Just this tape over 1 of the cameras made it non possible to use the left camera at all, black all the time but the camera app wasn't behaving like yours.. Looks like it need both cameras working together.
Have you put back the old module to see if the focus problem remains but at least the camera app working?
My little tok a few times my phone and dropped it on the floor and of course I missed the phone on the flor or outside a few times as well. Suddenly the pictures were blur back camera could not find focus. I thought that reset helps but id does not help. I need a new camera. Or a used one from an old phone but it's almost impossible to get i a reasonable price. A new one form Huawei cost more that the worth of the phone right now. And the others which fit er nor original. Any ideas? I thougt to buy an old broken phone and change the camera but it's also difficult to get such a phone. Sometimes when the phone is dropped again it takes fine pictures. Apart form rhat I have this phone since juni 2018 and it works greit. Even battery isn't so bad. Last one day sometimes more.My husband had more expensive samsung s7 since august 2017 and he had to replace a phone because it was lagging and he had to charge the battery a few times a day
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ze7zez said:
Huawei P10 Rear Camera Replacement
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I know. The problem is to find a camera that is original. New cameras are not original the only solution is to buy a used one from a used phone
The problem I brought to your attention was peeling off the screen without damaging it, and then gluing it without visible glue and gaps.
Buying a cheap copy with a broken screen is really less of a problem.