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[Q] How disassemble HD2 camera?

Hello
My working place don`t allow to enter it with devices which have built-in camera (the reason is to prevent industrial espionage).
I have 2 options, the first is to buy very old phone without camera - i prefer not to do this and the second one is to disassemble my hd2 camera.
I have seen the youtube disassembling hd2 video but in the video they didn`t disassemble the camera.
My quastion is if it hard to do it?
Can it cause to some software problems?
Is someone here have ever did it?
Do you have some guides or good links for this?
Thanks and sorry for my english.
Ofir

Maybe you can modify the software so that the camera doesnt work.
What OS do you have on your HD2.

Hi,
Thanks for your answer,
I`m using andriod 2.3.3 but your solution isn`t good for them.
They want to see device without camera.

ofir_bl said:
Hi,
Thanks for your answer,
I`m using andriod 2.3.3 but your solution isn`t good for them.
They want to see device without camera.
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Oke thats kinda sucks.
I thinks the best way is to remove the cam en then remove the software as well.
I will try to find some more info how to remove it safety.

Remove the camera bezel, then electrical tape over it with the cover off. Put the cover back on, and volla! No camera.
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I have found a youtube video where they remove the camera.
Click an skip to 5:00

Hi,
I`m looking at the video,
Is the rigit flex board is used only by the camera?
Is it ok if i remove it from the device?

ofir_bl said:
Hi,
I`m looking at the video,
Is the rigit flex board is used only by the camera?
Is it ok if i remove it from the device?
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From the point of view the sound control buttons are on the rigit flex board as well.

your actually willing to break a fully functional Leo just for work are you crazy, wouldn't it be less hassle if you just got a different phone, what happens if you need to claim on your warranty at some point ??
just saying.

Screw it leave the camera in and do exactly what they are afraid of record everything. Post on YouTube
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OK, I did it and everything pass fine.
Thankyou all everybody.

ofir_bl said:
OK, I did it and everything pass fine.
Thankyou all everybody.
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Ok nice good luck with your job .

[Q] Galaxy Note 3 'Vibrates' When Tapped?

Hey fellow enthusiasts, I just realised that whenever I tapped on my phone, for example when I tap on the back of my phone, it kinda vibrates. anyone facing this issue?

justinfabregasss said:
Hey fellow enthusiasts, I just realised that whenever I tapped on my phone, for example when I tap on the back of my phone, it kinda vibrates. anyone facing this issue?
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There is a haptic feed back when you press softkeys. you might be pushing them.
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When you mean vibration. Do you mean in your pocket? If you get the vibration/boom feeling then that the vibrating motor. Hope this helps.
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hey guys, its not the haptic feedback. its like it somehow 'vibrates' when I tapped it on the back of my phone.

It hasn't occured to you that it might be something to do with this at all?

B3311 said:
It hasn't occured to you that it might be something to do with this at all?
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it happened before this.

justinfabregasss said:
it happened before this.
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Would have been helpful to say so..
For the record, and to stay on topic, no, mine doesn't.

B3311 said:
Would have been helpful to say so..
For the record, and to stay on topic, no, mine doesn't.
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it doesn't really vibrate but it kinda feels like its moving when tapped with your nails.

Yeah I have the same feeling, like its on "haptic Vibro" but thats not enabled, yet still feels like a slighter Vibrate when hitting some keys?

I think I know what he means...
Its not a feedback from the vibrator at all -- I sometimes tap on my Note when I'm listening to music, like I'm playing a drum solo with my fingers
There is a faint vibration when I do that.
I always assumed it was just one of the sensors vibrating in response to my enthusiastic taps. Who knows, the shock sensor, the vibrator itself?
Anyway, I don't think its anything wrong or broken.

I don't think there is a problem... it happened with my note 2, but always worked well and flawlessly

I get it occasionally and gave up with it.
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See, I told you, your main board is coming apart.
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It shows missed call alert
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I saw a thread on here that might help. It basically said that the camera module "vibrates" slightly when tapped. It's normal, apparently.
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The back of phone not the back button right I had this before but it was only happen for few days when I touch the phone it will vibrate so weird but I restore to factor and all problem gone
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I get this when I pick up my phone.but I think it's reminder for unread texted messages.
At least four me that's the only time it buzzed.
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Hi!
A lady friend of mine has this problem on a GSIII.
She broke her screen and since i had a GSIII with dead mainboard i moved her mainboard to the other phone. Main camera & all.
The phone now works perfectly but has accuired the "vibrate when tapping" issue.
Personally i´d say that the vibrating camera module is a solid bet. Production tolerances might be a little on the loose side in the new camera/screenframe combo and there is a short unsupported flex cable from main board to camera module.
If i understand this particular issue correctly you dropped your phone a while back. This just might have knocked the camera module a bit around so it now sits a smidgeon more loosely in the camera bay.
If it really bothers you, a solution could be to disassemble your phone and try thightening the tolerances in the camera mount by adding small pieces of e.g. sticky tape on sides or bottom. If nothing else you´d be able to confirm or discard the camera module as the "culprit".
Personally though i wouldn´t worry about it, as long as everything hums along nicely with this particular handset.
Regards
Elo

Polar67 said:
Hi!
A lady friend of mine has this problem on a GSIII.
She broke her screen and since i had a GSIII with dead mainboard i moved her mainboard to the other phone. Main camera & all.
The phone now works perfectly but has accuired the "vibrate when tapping" issue.
Personally i´d say that the vibrating camera module is a solid bet. Production tolerances might be a little on the loose side in the new camera/screenframe combo and there is a short unsupported flex cable from main board to camera module.
If i understand this particular issue correctly you dropped your phone a while back. This just might have knocked the camera module a bit around so it now sits a smidgeon more loosely in the camera bay.
If it really bothers you, a solution could be to disassemble your phone and try thightening the tolerances in the camera mount by adding small pieces of e.g. sticky tape on sides or bottom. If nothing else you´d be able to confirm or discard the camera module as the "culprit".
Personally though i wouldn´t worry about it, as long as everything hums along nicely with this particular handset.
Regards
Elo
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hello! thanks for your long reply, this happened before I dropped my device, so I reckon it isn't because of the drop! it works flawlessly, but do you think I should take it over to Samsung? or is it not an issue?

justinfabregasss said:
hello! thanks for your long reply, this happened before I dropped my device, so I reckon it isn't because of the drop! it works flawlessly, but do you think I should take it over to Samsung? or is it not an issue?
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About the drop - oh yeah, you stated that earlier, my bad.
I´d leave it alone.
If the phone is still under warranty you could try taking it to a service center but then you´ll have to demonstrate there is an issue.
As everything works as it should that might be easier said than done.
Regards
Elo

[Q] SPen don't work everywere on my display

I have a Samsung galaxy note 4 SM-N910F, KNOX 2.2
The problem is that my SPen don't work on all the screen surface , I will attach a photo. I have this problem in any application and menu . If I'm using the finger, that surface it's ON, but ...

if ya use case , remove it and try again , if it didnt work , return it and get another one

mjrshark said:
if ya use case , remove it and try again , if it didnt work , return it and get another one
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I'm not using a case, i just buy it 2 days ago

Same problem just in other areas
Got the same problem. Software issue?

Sorry to hear this. Just tested on my phone using screen write. 100% of the screen works, currently no case if that matters at all.

So, should we use the warranty?

F4R79 said:
Got the same problem. Software issue?
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I had the same problem.
In my case it was the case (haha) which contained magnets which interfered with the spen.

Magnets!
Thanks!!! That solved the problem, its the case and magnets.
Kristian

DaSilviu said:
So, should we use the warranty?
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If this is happening to you on a naked phone, absolutely. Do not settle - if anything see if your carrier can help you out since it was a lemon.
Gandhi70 said:
I had the same problem.
In my case it was the case (haha) which contained magnets which interfered with the spen.
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F4R79 said:
Thanks!!! That solved the problem, its the case and magnets.
Kristian
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What cases are you guys using? lol

Wallet type, waiting for the zerolemon ?

an_xda said:
What cases are you guys using? lol
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mine was a flip/book case which used magnets to keep the lid shut.
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00NWB8DIA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

my phone was replaced immediately in the store.

Galaxy S4 IR blaster very short range

Recently bought an S4 I9505 and was testing out its IR blaster and it seems to have a very short range i.e hardly 3 ft for me, I tested it out with both samsung LG TVs and it also needs to be angled directly infront of the power buttons of the TV (which is where the receiver is located I gusss) to function. Why is that so cause my friend also has an s4 and it had a pretty good range of about 6-8 ft
P.S checked for any protective sheets on the blaster but didnt found any and I have tried with both Anymote universal app and peel remote app if it helps
Thanks in advance

Maybe there's dirt on the IR blaster or under the IR blaster glass.

GDReaper said:
Maybe there's dirt on the IR blaster or under the IR blaster glass.
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Well how do to clean it? and btw how can it get inside the glass?

ElIT3ShOOT3R said:
Well how do to clean it? and btw how can it get inside the glass?
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I think you will have to open the phone.

GDReaper said:
I think you will have to open the phone.
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well any more suggestions? cause this doesn't seems to be a right idea unfortunately

ElIT3ShOOT3R said:
well any more suggestions? cause this doesn't seems to be a right idea unfortunately
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Your problem doesn't appear to be software related. And, unless you want to go about flashing a bunch of ROMs to see if the blaster will somehow start working properly, I guess cleaning the blaster lens is the best solution.
If dirt can get under the glass and into the proximity sensor, then why can't that happen to the IR blaster? After all, the phone is not airtight, it's not even waterproof.

but still it shouldn't be dirty in a new set should it?
And are you sure it isn't software related?
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ElIT3ShOOT3R said:
but still it shouldn't be dirty in a new set should it?
And are you sure it isn't software related?
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You did not mention it was new. But even so, it might not be completely new. I think Samsung stopped producing the S4, so any "new" S4 you might find are refurbished most probably.
You can go about changing ROMs if you're really keen on it.

I opened it and cleaned it (didnt seemed to be much of dirt though) and still very short range.
P.S It's not refurbished
P.S I read on some forums that some people also had a troubling IR blaster after rooting the phone, are there any odds for it as I have also rooted it
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October update broke the smart cover function?

Hi.
I was so happy that i for once had a phone where everything just worked.
That was untill the october patch. About 1059 Mb.
Now my magnetic smart cover doesent wake up or shut down the screen anymore.
By the way im totally stock.
Anybody else experienced this?
Thanks
Knievel

i had this on the september update mate

Name of your cover?

Mine was nillkin mate
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Hey, guys, my LeEco 1S died completely and I am thinking to buy this Mi A1.
Would you recommend it from XDA point of view? I am into flashing and modding but plan to after voiding the warranty(after a year).
Please let me know. Also, I didn't know this device supports magnetic covers like Samsung S-series. A Flipkart link would be helpful, I'll add to my cart to buy when I have funds.
Thanks.

I tested the hall sensor and it's working fine but no go with a cover
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KnieveI said:
Hi.
I was so happy that i for once had a phone where everything just worked.
That was untill the october patch. About 1059 Mb.
Now my magnetic smart cover doesent wake up or shut down the screen anymore.
By the way im totally stock.
Anybody else experienced this?
Thanks
Knievel
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i have same issue on my phone after this update ...
i tested my hall sensor...its working fine

stasevgl said:
i have same issue on my phone after this update ...
can anybody talk how to check my hall sensor?
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You need a magnet mate the dial *#*#6484#*#* and choose hall sensor then run the magnet all over the front of the phone untill it senses it
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robgee789 said:
You need a magnet mate the dial *#*#6484#*#* and choose hall sensor then run the magnet all over the front of the phone untill it senses it
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thank you for answer!
do you know how to fix this issue? just wait new update or there is any easy way to downgrade?

stasevgl said:
thank you for answer!
do you know how to fix this issue? just wait new update or there is any easy way to downgrade?
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My hall sensor works mate just not with a smart cover so it's pretty useless but yeah hopefully it will work again in an update
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KnieveI said:
Hi.
I was so happy that i for once had a phone where everything just worked.
That was untill the october patch. About 1059 Mb.
Now my magnetic smart cover doesent wake up or shut down the screen anymore.
By the way im totally stock.
Anybody else experienced this?
Thanks
Knievel
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Same here!
The flip (Nillkin) was ok before and during the upgrade, with factory settings. I was happy for 1-2 hours only....

After November update problem solved.

Good news is that the 1 Dec firmware update resolve the smart cover issue.