Gentleman,
If you're like me, you worry about protecting your camera lens.
I've got a fix for you.
It's cheap, it does not alter image quality, it works on 99% of all phones and case materials.
What you need:
No residue painters masking tape (3/4")
I cut a piece about 3" long, fold a tiny tab to make folding it back easier, and position it horizontally over the lens and across to the side of the phone/case.
Whenever I want to take a picture I peel it back, capture the photo, and fold it back over. I've included some photos to give you an idea of what I'm talking about.
come on man
Protip? Not quite.
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Protip? Not quite.
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Comrade,
Why would you say such a thing? I think you're jelous you did'nt come up with this innovation!
On a more serious note, I thought there would be some (appreciative) individuals out there who would benefit from this "Protip".
Maybe you would have liked it more had I incorporated crayons or a Goosebumps novel.
Thanks. I would definitely use it to save my camera lens from scratches
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Thanks, I think it's an easy way to protect the lens.
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It's more like a ghetto tip but it works. Thanks for the share. It's for sure cheap and easy and replaceable.
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Well the politically correct term would be "urban", not ghetto, but I agree.
The only part of this super cool professional tip I don't care for is the lackluster color selection of paint making tapes.
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Hi Pinkthesink
My humble request to you is to ignore these non believers. Your innovation is highly regarded and much appreciated in the technology world.
You have single handedly changed the way people will protect their assets.
Infact i would extend your idea to covering my whole phone with sticky tape and removing when i require to use the phone.
Better still, i would also cover myself up with sticky tape to be protected against harsh weather conditions.
You sir, are a genius !!
you should patent this
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you should patent this
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LMAO!
lmao
I decided to take this guys idea one step further and put my phone back in it's box... now when I need to take a photo I simply remove the phone from the box and voila I can take a photo and it stops the lense from getting scratched.
Will post some pictures later on showing my phone in the box and also out the box in case anyone is unsure about how my idea works!
daleski75 said:
I decided to take this guys idea one step further and put my phone back in it's box... now when I need to take a photo I simply remove the phone from the box and voila I can take a photo and it stops the lense from getting scratched.
Will post some pictures later on showing my phone in the box and also out the box in case anyone is unsure about how my idea works!
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I went a step further than you and as well as returning the phone to the box I have slipped the plastic cover back on and added OP's sticky tape idea to the outside of the box just in case the box was to accidently fly open and device went flying out.
Bwahahahahahaha, what's next? How to: cellophane sticky tape screen protector, on a budget, hint don't buy the expensive 3M stuff get the no name brand. lol
Real protip: glue a piece of thin clear plastic on the outside/inside of a case. Simple, easy.
Lmao hilarious thread.
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I returned my One to the shop... everytime i need to take a pic, i goto a local phone shop, buy it, take a pic, then reuturn, simple. . .
Never a broken asset on my One!
On a serious note, i would suggest purchasing a cheap iPhone or iPad screen protector and push out the round circle from the protector for the iphone/ipad home button and use that.
*Simples*
Comrades,
All I wanted to do was help. I thought my idea would offer peace of mind and protection, something we all desire. I'm not sure why my brilliance (see OP) has suffered so much. I thought my peers at XDA would cheer me on, not mock me. Alas here I am writing my first public statement:
I'm sorry my idea is on another level of excellence that apparently has blown the minds of the majority of respondents.
I'm sorry my idea is not only cool, but looks hip and gets the attention of desirable members of society.
I'm sorry my mother said it was a good idea when she saw it and heard my reasoning.
I'm sorry that I have other professional tips that I will now never share.
I'm sorry
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Comrades,
All I wanted to do was help. I thought my idea would offer peace of mind and protection, something we all desire. I'm not sure why my brilliance (see OP) has suffered so much. I thought my peers at XDA would cheer me on, not mock me. Alas here I am writing my first public statement:
I'm sorry my idea is on another level of excellence that apparently has blown the minds of the majority of respondents.
I'm sorry my idea is not only cool, but looks hip and gets the attention of desirable members of society.
I'm sorry my mother said it was a good idea when she saw it and heard my reasoning.
I'm sorry that I have other professional tips that I will now never share.
I'm sorry
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You actually made me laugh out loud ..lolol. Keep it up dude
Your idea is very simple, indeed. But don't act like it's some kind of genius idea. Surely you understand why people react the way they do?
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I used McKabepp's guide to succesfully change my white front housing to a black one. (piece of cake)
Post in X10 Disassembled thread
Sexy, I've always wanted to do this with my black X10.
Is the process easy enough for someone that has no past experience of taking devices apart but willing to read?
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Sexy, I've always wanted to do this with my black X10.
Is the process easy enough for someone that has no past experience of taking devices apart but willing to read?
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Just take your time and make sure you have the right tools and you will be fine.
I have not taken apart other touchscreen phone's before but I'm pretty technical myself and I didnt find it hard at all (and really, the hardest thing is seperating the back housing from the mainboard).
User ****nab made a stormtrooper phone too, but he made a little crack in the touchscreen module wich got bigger and now it is broken ...
I don't know how much force he used removing the module but I was able to bend the touchscreen module pretty far.
I just put it on the heater a couple of minutes so I could bend it a little and then I was able to slip a creditcard underneath.
I hope you will succeed!
nice.
thanks ^^
Hawt ;P
How'd you get your hands on a white X10 housing?
It's the Xperia Zebra!!!
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Classy, like a tuxedo!!
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A lot of people have been asking for a video of the end results - here it is!
LOL - I notice the audio doesn't quite match up with the video, Deal with it
Repair materials:
Currently the 5 pack of springs is out of stock - I ordered the 10 pack:
10 pack of springs
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set of Safe Open Pry Tools
Void stickers for the squeamish
Important sources:
Follow until about 4:10 http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-tmobile-g2-take-apart-repair-guide.html :: Follow this video as you open up the insides of the phone; pause and review when necessary!
http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down :: Step by step tear down in picture form
Wow!! Your hinge looks amazing! I just ordered the t5 screwdriver kit. Once I receive it, I will be attempting this.
I still need the springs, but I'm debating on ordering the 10 pack or not.
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I wish there was a cheaper spring solution, I stretched mine, but it's still kinda loose. I don't have the $6 to spend on a spring, I had to search for change to get a T5 bit from Ace Hardware, and that was $2
Just a little update - after a day of full use, the phone seems more solid with the keyboard CLOSED; No wobbling at all. It really does feel like a one-piece device until you slide it open, and the clicking sound that the sliding makes really makes it feel good in the hand
Wow thanks for doing that and providing a link to the parts! My only gripe is that to get all the tools and parts, it will cost about $38. I wish we didnt have to spend that to get the phone to operate the way it was intended. Not to mention having to risk the phone not working because we had to take it completely apart.
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Just a little update - after a day of full use, the phone seems more solid with the keyboard CLOSED; No wobbling at all. It really does feel like a one-piece device until you slide it open, and the clicking sound that the sliding makes really makes it feel good in the hand
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Thx for vid and the links!
Did it wobble before the fix?
The hinge issue doesnt really bother me, but wobbles when closed and it does irritate me a bit
Damn I want to just tighten the damn spring I have to freaking frakinstin my hole phone to just tighten up a few screws.
F%ck*ng tmobile why must you make some great phones but do **** work on putting them together lol.
ill just suck it up for a while longer then most likley my urges will take over me and I will **** something up lol but I'm usually good with fixing ipod touchs yea the devil products lol.
But thanks for the videos of destruction
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Did it wobble before the fix? The hinge issue doesnt really bother me, but wobbles when closed and it does irritate me a bit
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The wobbling screen bothers me way more than the loose hinge, so much that the hinge doesn't bother me at all. I just don't understand why the screen can't sit flush to the base.
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The wobbling screen bothers me way more than the loose hinge, so much that the hinge doesn't bother me at all. I just don't understand why the screen can't sit flush to the base.
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Amen sir, ameeeen!
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What ringtone are you using in the vid ?
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What ringtone are you using in the vid ?
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its a notification tone, Spacious
thanks a lot for the spring bro!!
i made a video to show everyone the outcome....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q08xiLzChGI
So, yeah, smallparts.com is out of stock on both the 5 pack and the 10 pack of the springs. Anyone here willing to sell me a couple of their springs? Please toss me a PM.
Today I removed my zagg full invinsible shield because it didn't fit ok so I got new one and I decided to perform a thought I had for long time....remove samsung logo!so I did it with pencil rubber and thats the result...what do you think??I love it
Samsung did good job on this one, and deserves the recognition...
That's my opinion.
OMG I'm doing that asap! So you just used a pencil eraser, did it leave and marks/scratches?
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Lmao that's awesome!
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I'm definitely doing it...I had this idea of removing the logo for weeks but haven't put it in practice.
turned out a simple way to do that ^_^
i personally would just remove everything altogether. not to discredit the 2 companies for the fine work theyve done, but all black no logos just looks sexy. besides, you've credited the companies already by buying their products.
I covered with sellotape the area around samsung logo then i rubbed it with a rubber with a red part and blue part, mainly with the blue part(harder) and then cleaning it with cotton.I had no scrathches but the part of the plastic with the logo was looking a little blurry at first from some angle, clean again with cotton and rubbing alcohol and it will reduce it.Today with the invinsible shield looks nice and shiny!
I do some modelling and would normally use a sand paper after I stick 2 plastic parts together (400, 800, 1000, 2000, 3000) and will finish it with a polishing compound.
for budget or practicality I use this
just make sure you use number 4 to make it shining.
I have a black soft case on my phone. Looks great and I don't have to rub any logos off. /shrug
nice mod
Thanks , very nice. I will test
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I covered with sellotape the area around samsung logo then i rubbed it with a rubber with a red part and blue part, mainly with the blue part(harder) and then cleaning it with cotton.I had no scrathches but the part of the plastic with the logo was looking a little blurry at first from some angle, clean again with cotton and rubbing alcohol and it will reduce it.Today with the invinsible shield looks nice and shiny!
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Awesome , now the Cover belongs to only google
Currently have a clear coat skin on my nexus but if when it's time to replace it I will definitely consider this. Thanks!!
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Does this void the warranty ?
Hahaha. This is cool and something I might do way in the future. I hate it when people ask me
"Is that a Samsung Galaxy S?"
NO YOU MORONS!
praveenmarkandu said:
Hahaha. This is cool and something I might do way in the future. I hate it when people ask me
"Is that a Samsung Galaxy S?"
NO YOU MORONS!
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When they see mine the say is it a new iphone?and when see the samsung logo oooohhhh it's samsung...
Just did mine and it looks amazing!
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When they see mine the say is it a new iphone?and when see the samsung logo oooohhhh it's samsung...
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Lol when I have miui on my phone people always ask if my phone is the new iPhone. I then tell them its not and they see the wonders of android they say I'm getting one now. Haha.
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Ive tried an eraser and it just doesnt seem to be working. No loss, no gain.
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Ive tried an eraser and it just doesnt seem to be working. No loss, no gain.
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Same. Mines stubborn.
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Afternoon all,
So yeah I'm loving this phone greatly, but I've noticed something horrible for a phone so well made.
If anyway else owns one can you please check if your headset has a tiny gap ( Im really do mean tiny gap) between the front metal casing and
the cream looking plastic band around the phone. So were the headjack and on switch is . . . .
I noticed it last night and if I press the back and front together the gap closes.
After speaking to P4U they said no one else has rang in with such problem and they said they would exchange it wen more arrive in stock.
I ended up going in store were I discover they ave one there but is a pre ordered handset. The guy did open it up and checked both handsets.
They new one did also have a tiny gap but not as bad?
Bit shocked as I havent really used the phone alot as Im still using my S3 till I pay my contract off.
Anyone else got this?7
Cheers
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I have read somewhere 2 weeks ago it is a problem for some demo set. But seems it existing on retail phone now. Also I heard iphone5 has such problem but people think it acceptable.
So maybe other users can give their view.
And you would better to have a clear photo upload others can judge.
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I have read somewhere 2 weeks ago it is a problem for some demo set. But seems it existing on retail phone now. Also I heard iphone5 has such problem but people think it acceptable.
So maybe other users can give their view.
And you would better to have a clear photo upload others can judge.
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What would be best way to post a photo on here? I havent actually needed to do it before?
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There was another thread on this exact issue. It is very small, but then again these phones aren't exacty cheap. So should be uniform all around.
Sent from a galaxy far away!
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What would be best way to post a photo on here? I havent actually needed to do it before?
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Select Quick Reply and then Select Go Advanced. Over at the top, click on the attachment incon (looks like a paper clip) and browse to where ever the photo is saved
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I got mine today, have looked but not used the phone yet. On both the top and bottom, I can squeeze and a hairline gap will come together, but I don't think this is a problem really. It is negligible and it probably won't have any impact at all, the phone still seems premium and solid in the hand, and it is not like they advertise it as being waterproof or anything in which case this would be an issue.
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I have a slight gap on the top, nowhere else though, and its very slight, I keep a case on it at all times though, so no big issue
Ive put two links to photos I took. Hopefully the links work. One is with gap and then me pushing the edges together . . .
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Ive put two links to photos I took. Hopefully the links work
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Don't work for me
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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFc/34GVNAI3mKc/s661/20130319_152241.jpg
Hopefully these work. Gap
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFg/LjpkmfaPpBs/s496/20130319_152305.jpg
me pressing gap together
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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFc/34GVNAI3mKc/s661/20130319_152241.jpg
Hopefully these work. Gap
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFg/LjpkmfaPpBs/s496/20130319_152305.jpg
me pressing gap together
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If that was my phone I would send it back but that's just me.... hope mine is ok when I get home later on.
This gap may be engineered to provide for thermal expansion differences between glass and aluminum
Definitely looks like a defect to me. Lint, dust, water etc could all get in there very easily and cause problems down the line. I'd get it replaced.
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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFc/34GVNAI3mKc/s661/20130319_152241.jpg
Hopefully these work. Gap
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFg/LjpkmfaPpBs/s496/20130319_152305.jpg
me pressing gap together
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i would say its fine i have something familiar on my One X between the metal rim holding the screen and the unibody
believe me you have not seen defects this is nothing compared to last year
i would keep it, can i?
llothar said:
This gap may be engineered to provide for thermal expansion differences between glass and aluminum
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My mates htc one had zero gap all the way around.
Yeah I maybe abit paranoid on this matter. After seeing the other newly opened htc one and seeing that also had a little gap then I though maybe
its just the way its made. I will see hopefully thursday if more come into stock.
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If I'm looking at the same thing is u on top of the phone theres a very very small gap between the metal casing and plastic filler.
Can't see I'm bothered about a gap of 0.25mm though. I don't think I'd ever want a replacement.
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This photo is posted by others sometime ago.
But this kind of gap also on other phones, like S4.
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I can definitely confirm such behavior in my One X, it expands a little from heat
but by design? i don't know, HTC promised zero gap didn't they?
Thread title is misleading: please change it.
I just noticed when taking a picture with a beige background that I have a sort of smudge looking spot.
I cleaned of the lens area and visually it is spotless. There aren't any scratches either.
Is this a defect or does everyone else see this as well?
See the attached picture. The smudge is in the left.
I never noticed it before as it's faint enough to not show up against darker backgrounds.
I definately do not have something like that, so most likely faulty camera, the best way would be to exchange the phone.
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I just noticed when taking a picture with a beige background that I have a sort of smudge looking spot.
I cleaned of the lens area and visually it is spotless. There aren't any scratches either.
Is this a defect or does everyone else see this as well?
See the attached picture. The smudge is in the left.
I never noticed it before as it's faint enough to not show up against darker backgrounds.
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It just looks like they might of had a spec of dust or something go in when they put the phone together. I would take it back and ask for a replacement, if they argue saying they dont see it then complain. If not and they are being fuddy duddies, either do it yourself (if you know what you are doing) or water damage it and send it off for insurance (I know, I know, not a good thing to do) but... if they are incapable of being decent, then you have to do what you have to do.
Good luck. I love my photography, and that would get on my tits. lol
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It just looks like they might of had a spec of dust or something go in when they put the phone together. I would take it back and ask for a replacement, if they argue saying they dont see it then complain. If not and they are being fuddy duddies, either do it yourself (if you know what you are doing) or water damage it and send it off for insurance (I know, I know, not a good thing to do) but... if they are incapable of being decent, then you have to do what you have to do.
Good luck. I love my photography, and that would get on my tits. lol
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Guess I'll try and fight that battle in person this weekend then
Ugg. Thanks!
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Guess I'll try and fight that battle in person this weekend then
Ugg. Thanks!
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Ah it's all part of the fun. Good luck, and let me know how it goes
Iv got exactly the same issue with my camera. It looks identical to yours but I have it in the top left corner. Not sure if it's worth exchanging for a new one just because it might be branded and SIM locked this time.
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Iv got exactly the same issue with my camera. It looks identical to yours but I have it in the top left corner. Not sure if it's worth exchanging for a new one just because it might be branded and SIM locked this time.
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Well when I take a picture in portrait mode like yours is, they're actually pretty close in position. Mine appears more in the top center than yours does though.
The first picture was landscape.
A bit more than a coincidence?? Not the end of the world but I certainly don't expect that from a flag ship device. Think I'll wait until I get a scratch on the screen or something before I go for this exchange.
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