Lenses for the camera - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

Has anyone purchased any lenses?
With the camera ring being metal, it would be great to put a magnetic lens on there. I see a lot for the iPhone, they seem pretty fun.

Aluminum = non magnetic
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jj62mtp said:
Aluminum = non magnetic
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I tried it with my money clip, and the magnet stuck.

Isnt the CPU and SD card right by the lens? Dont think Ill be waving any magnets around mine, maybe Im just being overly cautious.

Must be something else inside of it then
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Traceamount said:
Isnt the CPU and SD card right by the lens? Dont think Ill be waving any magnets around mine, maybe Im just being overly cautious.
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Seems like it would be too weak to hurt anything.
"There's nothing magnetic in flash memory, so [a magnet] won't do anything," says Bill Frank, executive director of the CompactFlash Association. "A magnet powerful enough to disturb the electrons in flash would be powerful enough to suck the iron out of your blood cells," says Frank.
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http://www.pcworld.com/article/116572/busting_the_biggest_pc_myths.html

I've got one of those magnetic Macro lenses from my Og evo.. I'll test it out when I get home from work.

What about the Flash?
I think the flash might get blocked or be in the way

joerf1115 said:
I think the flash might get blocked or be in the way
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The flash isn't needed for those kind of shots so it should be ok.

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Back Cover

Aghhh!!! Is anyone else having a hard time putting their back cover on perfectly? I've pressed down so hard on the area (mhl and above) and still won't budge! Any tips?
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I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
spencer88 said:
I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
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ditto!
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i have hard time taking it off. but I see the Sprint rep do it so easily.
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TweetyBear said:
i have hard time taking it off. but I see the Sprint rep do it so easily.
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Yea I thought for sure I would either snap it in half, or break the dog ears on it
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spencer88 said:
I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
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Me too.
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mattfmartin said:
Yea I thought for sure I would either snap it in half, or break the dog ears on it
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Same here. why couldnt they have the ones that slide off like the phones before. so much easier to take off.
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I asked this same question few days ago also and the best tip I got was to start on the opposite side of the camera and peel it off..I now have replacement batteries to change every day and found out if you do it the way then just peel it open like a book ...you don't have to do it hard...it gets used to openning and comes right off. I really don't mind if the back falls off becuase I always have a case on it...hard it silicone and it hoods it in place. I still do this very carefully. I realize tho many will not like this...but I gotta work with what I have...don't like it....but till replacement backs come on the market...it will do.
Its like the area above the mhl has a gap no matter how hard I press it won't go down.
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Never mind. HTC being the kick-ass company they are is sending me a new back cover free of charge!
Mine also has a small gap just beside the headphone jack. It just doesn't line up very well right there.
spencer88 said:
I have the opposite problem, I have a hard time getting the back cover off with fear of breaking it.
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+1, i thought it was going to snap in half!
life64x said:
I asked this same question few days ago also and the best tip I got was to start on the opposite side of the camera and peel it off..
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This method works great, thanks!

Poor housing?

Anyone coming from the Original EVO, knows that in the Charge and HDMI port it contains red scratches...
Well the EVO 3D front housing has like gray scraches, I remember one time, they were some complains about the camera lens if you put it together in your pocket with your keys, well, the lenses pass the test but the front housing for me dint, I often put my keys and my phone in the same pocket and now I have some gray scraches, LOL
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rockypr said:
Anyone coming from the Original EVO, knows that in the Charge and HDMI port it contains red scratches...
Well the EVO 3D front housing has like gray scraches, I remember one time, they were some complains about the camera lens if you put it together in your pocket with your keys, well, the lenses pass the test but the front housing for me dint, I often put my keys and my phone in the same pocket and now I have some gray scraches, LOL
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i have an idea.
stop doing that.
common sense.
cobraboy85 said:
i have an idea.
stop doing that.
common sense.
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hahaha I actually laughed when I read that XD
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cobraboy85 said:
i have an idea.
stop doing that.
common sense.
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Really? Really?
Thank-you, you are my hero
rockypr said:
Really? Really?
Thank-you, you are my hero
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just tryin'a benefit my fellow man. you are most welcome, good sir.
and now comes the part where i give you some ****.... because it's funny, and you need it.
you should have titled this thread "poor decisions when deciding where to put my keys and phone on a daily basis. and furthermore, i know glass can scratch, regardless of what phone companies say.... metal>glass in durability."
lol
cobraboy85 said:
just tryin'a benefit my fellow man. you are most welcome, good sir.
and now comes the part where i give you some ****.... because it's funny, and you need it.
you should have titled this thread "poor decisions when deciding where to put my keys and phone on a daily basis. and furthermore, i know glass can scratch, regardless of what phone companies say.... metal>glass in durability."
lol
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Hahaha... I always mixed my keys with all my other phones and this is the first one that has some housing scraches, and talkin about my keys, they are only two, not 10 or 15 keys Lol
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rockypr said:
Hahaha... I always mixed my keys with all my other phones and this is the first one that has some housing scraches, and talkin about my keys, they are only two, not 10 or 15 keys Lol
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i think you are just trying to cover for yourself now.... its a ****ing GAGGLE of keys, isn't it? isn't it!?!!?
sorry.
I'm reminded of something my dad used to always say:
A guy goes to the doctor and says, "It hurts when I do this" and the doctor replied, "Stop doing that."
Only thing going in my pocket when my phone is in there is my hand. It's pretty silly to think sharp metal objects won't scratch up a plastic device when they are moving around and rubbing each other.
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[Q] Magnetic lenses on both Cameras of Evo 3D?

I've scoured the interwebs/googled this to death to no avail, so i decided to ask here.
Would using two magnetic, camera phone lenses on the Evo 3D's cameras work. it seems no one's actually tried this.
I ask because, after watching a few GoPro 3D videos, i realized that GoPro cameras have a permanent wide-angle lens on it, and go curious as to whether it'd work on my phone as a less expensive solution.
I have one magnetic lens already which i use and love but i'd rather know it works before i spend the money. i don't understand the workings of stereoscopicy when using wide angle lense.
any help appreciated!
It would work as long as both lenses are identical. But I'd be nervous of bringing anything magnetic to any of my electronics. That's got a reputation of bad things... But maybe it's safe for a phone?
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gk1984 said:
It would work as long as both lenses are identical. But I'd be nervous of bringing anything magnetic to any of my electronics. That's got a reputation of bad things... But maybe it's safe for a phone?
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Hmmm... Alright. Thanks for the reply. I'll get the second lense then.
what is a magnetic lens?
z50king said:
what is a magnetic lens?
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A lens that attaches magnetically, lol.
Lol i cant post a link because ima noob so ill just say that it's like i simplified camera lens that is smaller and made for cellohones. So instead of screwing it on like a regular camera, you stick a metal ring with adhesive around your phones camera and the lens has a magnet that sticks to this ring
I remember seeing something similar for the EVO 4G, and it worked pretty well.
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flomexico said:
I remember seeing something similar for the EVO 4G, and it worked pretty well.
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Yes, it was a magnetic macro lens. It did wonders for the 4G.

Anyone have any water proof suggestions?

I'm gonna be heading to the beach a lot this summer and I dont wanna put this phone somewhere on shore. I wanna keep it with me at all times. Anyone have something to protect against water?
I would avoid the beach at all costs. Between water and sand it's just a deadly combination for a cell phone.
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Amazon - eco extreme rugged waterproof case / with built in speaker. Could work for you $38
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ziplock storage bag.
Evo_Shift said:
ziplock storage bag.
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yup thats what i use when im out on my boat fishing!
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
Leave it in the car.
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Search the web for a waterproof pouch and then you're sorted, go get wet! :L
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shook187 said:
I would avoid the beach at all costs. Between water and sand it's just a deadly combination for a cell phone.
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Yeah i know but really taking pictures at the beach work for great memories!
drewjohn said:
Amazon - eco extreme rugged waterproof case / with built in speaker. Could work for you $38
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thanks man i might check that one out!
Evo_Shift said:
ziplock storage bag.
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that sounds like it would work but im scared if it would rip in my pocket haha
butterbuns said:
yup thats what i use when im out on my boat fishing!
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mind telling us how efficient it is? I mean has water ever gotton in?
Concordium said:
Leave it in the car.
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than i wont have a phone! :/ not good
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http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
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I was looking for that! Thats the nano water proof protectors. Now that is a must buy!
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Put it in the water once and then once it's damaged by water it can't get damaged anymore = waterproof lolol
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http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
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Dude! they dont support LTE yet! well this sucks.
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http://www.shopandroid.com/overboard-waterproof-pro-sport-arm-pack/4AA9629.htm
Just found this drycase .com
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Evo_Shift said:
ziplock storage bag.
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+1 ... NASA invented the Space Pen. The Russians just used a pencil. (not completely true, but you get my point)
I just went out on my seadoo rxp this past weekend with evo in tote. Went out in long beach harbor california. Was gonna settle on otterbox small case for 20 bucks but stumbled on a waterproof case down at Walmart for 6. It held registration, wallet, keys, and of course the EVO. Stayed dry all day even through my extreme play.
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Don't cheap out when buying cases. You will be sorry. Pelican is a tried and true brand.
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http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
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I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
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sslbaron said:
I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
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I think it does ho in but how they explained it I think it coats the internal hardware to so the water doesn't affect it
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sslbaron said:
I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
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The exposed surfaces of the phone become what is called hydro phobic (literally "scared of water" but really just repels water). Like how water beads on a waxed car. However, so repelling of water that water can't get through cracks less than about a millimeter or so at close to surface pressures. Your phone has no holes that large but mic jack and USB, and while water goes into the big holes, it can't get past the smaller cracks inside them to get to circuitry.
That's the theory anyway. I'm still not going to try. I just stick my phone in zip lock bag whenever it might be exposed to water, like around the pool or in my sweaty pocket while mowing. Screen still works great, just follow usual precautions about sharp objects near phone (no keys in pocket).
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I've used ziplock baggies fly fishing in waders and canoeing a handful of times. Works great for me, except not perfect for taking pictures... Touchscreen works fine through the bag...

Does your Xperia Z Ultra creek?

Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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Mine doesn't creak at all
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Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
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Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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LOL YES mine done this earlier for the first time and i was like WDF haha
LordManhattan said:
Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
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I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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bryanky5 said:
I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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bryanky5 said:
Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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Haha yeah these days when I go out I put it in a case but most of the times I prefer it without since the phone so beautiful
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Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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JackHanAnLG said:
Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
hassanmahmood said:
You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
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and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
hamdogg said:
and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
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But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
hassanmahmood said:
But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
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yes I have... although i do mess with my units a lot... umm probably more than a lot really..

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