Hey all, I've been seeing more of these clear glass back mods around, so I decided to do have some fun and do one for our Z2. Total time taken was under an hour, and I have a standard rear glass in case I want to restore back to stock later. Cost is < $5 USD. UPDATE: I have written a full step by step guide with instructions below, it's fairly straightforward.
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Here is the step-by-step guide to how I did it. You don't have to buy a new back, since you can reuse your existing one, but I got another one anyway, since it's quite cheap and it's good to have a spare. They are < $USD 5 each for a replacement glass Z2 back shipped. NOTE: I am not responsible for any damage you do to your own phone, but this is a pretty safe operation generally speaking.
Prerequisites:
* Suction cup (a car windscreen phone holder will also work)
* Hairdryer or heat gun
* Business card or plastic prying tool
* Metal scraping tool of some type (a flathead screwdriver or razor blade will work)
* Thin double-sided tape (black)
* (Optional) Chemical paint remover (such as methylene chloride)
* (Optional) Spare glass back
* (Optional) Clear protective case so you can show off your phone!
Phone with optional spare back. I didn't use the spare back, but modified the stock back instead, you will see why later.
STEP 1: Remove back of case:
- The back glass is held on only by glue that goes around the outside edge. The glue will soften at a certain temperature.
- Use your heat gun (or hairdryer) to heat up the back glass till it becomes slightly too hot to touch.
- There are many videos showing how to open the back glass, including THIS ONE and THIS ONE.
- Once the back is heated up, use the suction cup to lift the glass up (preferably start at the top or bottom to get leverage), enough to slide a business card or plastic pry tool inside.
- Do not poke the card too far in, as there is a ribbon cable which can get caught.
- Reheat the glass and continue around the edge until the entire glass back is removed.
- Do not force the glass up or it will crack, if it takes alot of force, it means the glue somewhere has hardened. Reheat and retry gently. It should lift up easily.
STEP 2: Remove the camera lens frame:
- The only part which needs to be separated from the glass is the camera lens frame. It is a small metal box that is lightly glued in. Apply heat and carefully pull it out.
- Put the lens somewhere safe, you will be re-applying it back later. The glue can be re-used.
- If you order a new glass back, it does not come with a camera lens frame, do not lose it!
The glass removed from the phone, note the camera lens that needs to be removed:
STEP 3: Clean up residue:
- There will be a bunch of residual glue on the phone edge and the glass edge, just peel it off or use a scraper to peel it off.
- A very small flathead can be used to clean the phone side, you will notice a small 'lip' which the glass sits on.
- On the phone side, be careful not to let the small glue bits fall into the gaps, as you will see it all later.
Glue residue on phone side that needs to be cleaned:
STEP 4: Cleanse the glass
- This is the part which takes the most time.
- The paint of the back (whether you have white or black) is on the INSIDE of the glass.
- On top of the paint is another plastic protective layer. With a bit of heat, this can be easily peeled off (see below).
- Once that's done, you can apply some solvent and start scraping the paint off. The paint is not very strong and will remove fairly easily.
- (OPTIONAL) You can use paint remover (meythylene chloride) and soak the paint for a while, then it will just fall off without much scraping. This is much easier, but I did it the hard way since I did not have any paint remover.
- Use a metal tool like the edge of a screwdriver or a razer blade to start scraping. The metal is softer than the glass, so it will NOT scratch the glass at all.
- DO NOT use sandpaper, as the sand will probably scratch the glass.
- Once in a while, wipe off the glass on cloth, then hold up the glass to a white or flat background, then you can see any parts you missed.
- Be careful if you are working on a non-flat surface, if you poke too hard, it will bend and crack the glass. Also be careful around the edges, as you can chip the glass if you push too hard.
The plastic layer over the paint can be easily removed like old skin:
A few pokes and the paint easily comes off:
After all that, you have a clean piece of glass:
STEP 5: Replace the camera lens
- Remember that lens you removed from before? Time to put it back
- Make sure the glass is completely dry first!
- There is a bit of movement allowed in the glue, so doesn't have to 100% perfect alignment
- The frame will sit 'around' the camera when you put the glass back
Stick this back into the clean glass back:
STEP 6: Install the glass back
- You will need to apply double-sided tape around the edge of the phone for the glass to stick onto.
- The tape must sit ON TOP of the inner lip, but not outside the outer lip, or it will protrude from the glass.
- You don't need to cover 100% of the entire lip, but most of the main parts.
- Make sure you clean the inside of the glass first from dust and fingerprints, as it will be hard to get it back out again.
- Press the glass in, make sure that no tape is poking out from the outside. If it is, either use something to push it back in, or use a blade and carefully trim it.
Phone with double sided tape ready to apply glass
FINISHED! Enjoy your unique looking phone
If you want to restore the standard glass back later, just repeat steps 1-3 and use the replacement back you ordered.
Hopefully that helps, let me know your thoughts and results below.
Nice thanks for sharing
Updated first post with a detailed step by step with pictures
If anybody else does this, let me know how you go
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Updated first post with a detailed step by step with pictures
If anybody else does this, let me know how you go
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Nic like your work
Add some led in back
If possible
Attach this led with default led
Nice work.
Is there any replacement for the camera lens frame as mine has quite a lot of scratches on it. I'm worried that it might affect the picture quality if the number of scratches increase.
I already have a case installed but it seems that it wasn't able to save the lens from scratches. Is there any other alternative to protect the camera lens frame?
YamenAkhtar said:
Nice work.
Is there any replacement for the camera lens frame as mine has quite a lot of scratches on it. I'm worried that it might affect the picture quality if the number of scratches increase.
I already have a case installed but it seems that it wasn't able to save the lens from scratches. Is there any other alternative to protect the camera lens frame?
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You might be able to get a frame separately but I haven't seen any around. Actually I'm not even sure if it's glass or plastic, if it's that latter you can repair scratches. As for protection, can't think of much, apart from a thicker case or cutting some leftover screen protector to size and put it on top.
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You might be able to get a frame separately but I haven't seen any around. Actually I'm not even sure if it's glass or plastic, if it's that latter you can repair scratches. As for protection, can't think of much, apart from a thicker case or cutting some leftover screen protector to size and put it on top.
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That is the only option.
Can you please let me know where can I find the glass back as mine has already some scratches on it and I have Butterfingers so the phone has fallen down couple of times, didn't break though. Just as a backup, can you provide a link below? Even a back tempered glass would work.
YamenAkhtar said:
That is the only option.
Can you please let me know where can I find the glass back as mine has already some scratches on it and I have Butterfingers so the phone has fallen down couple of times, didn't break though. Just as a backup, can you provide a link below? Even a back tempered glass would work.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...sing-Door-Case-free-shipping/32799539511.html
This is the one I got, in the picture it looks brand-less, but it actually has a ZUK logo on it. I compared it side by side with my original and could not tell any difference. There might also be some on Flipkart.
Thanks.. Thinking of buying a zuk z2 now
My Phone
Z2 Plus
THIS' SICK!
phone looks Badass
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Z2 Plus
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In the pictures that you've posted, what are the stains/marks in the bottom end and bottom left corner?
What type of glue should we use for sticking the back again
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...sing-Door-Case-free-shipping/32799539511.html
This is the one I got, in the picture it looks brand-less, but it actually has a ZUK logo on it. I compared it side by side with my original and could not tell any difference. There might also be some on Flipkart.
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Can you upload valid and actual link for this item? This one is dead. Thanks!
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Updated first post with a detailed step by step with pictures
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I did it successfully thanks for the help
Does it work with the Z2 Pro too?
I want back glass door Black can u give me link
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I want back glass door Black can u give me link
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Search yourself. For the reason I am a good person, I'll give you the websites where you can find glass back: aliexpress, ebay.
We made a video based on this thread
Hey we just made a video based on this thread. A video showing how to clear back zuk z2.
Here's the video link :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPwWwD7lg2Y
It will be helpful if you add the the video to the main post..
To everyone who did this mod: do you guys notice any gap between the mainboard and the back panel? Is there any gap to put a thermal pad in to help with cooling?
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This installation tips should be applicable to most of the protective films on Tilt 2/TP2.
There are quite a few posts already comparing various protective shields for the TP2. It would be redundant to discussing which one is better.
After reading on most of the threads on this subject, I went ahead and got the GadgetShieldz. I am quite careful with my phones and I have only used screen protectors but never full coverage shield. I figure using the coupon, it only cost $5.59 and it is cheap enough for me to experiment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=605241&highlight=gadgetshieldz
The package arrived quite fast even during the holiday. There were no instructions sent. No problem, I went on line and got the instruction. However, this instruction is only for the installing the screen protector.
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/Installation.html
The instruction is good and easy to understand. Since I do not have baby soap, I use Neutrogena body soap instead. It worked fine.
Part One
I have the stock screen protector on my Tilt 2 already and I wanted to pick something easy to try before I attempt to do the screen. So I decided to try out the back first. The center strip for the camera is small and flat and it seems to be the easiest to apply. So I started with this piece first. I would recommend to do this piece first as it would give you some idea what it is going to be like when you are doing the bigger pieces.
I removed the battery cover from the phone. As I was a little worry working with water near the phone. I wiped the battery cover with an alcohol swab to remove any grease. Clean it again with a clean cloth.
Remove the film from the backing and dipped into the soapy solution and I applied it with no trouble at all. I removed the excess water and a tiny bubble with a “credit card”. Everything worked as advertised.
So I proceed with the battery cover. Again dipped the protective film in the wetting solution, followed the instructions by removing the excess water with fingers. Applied the film at the center and positioned it. It was not difficult to move the film, as I probably left the film too wet. Once I am satisfied with the position. I squeezed out the water with my “credit card”, removing any air bubbles at the same time. The center part of the battery cover was a piece of cake but the corners are impossible to apply. I simply could not get the corners down correctly. 30 minutes passed and I am still not satisfied with the result. I actually have to re-wet a corner just to get the finger/tabs into the right places. I was also very careful not apply too much pressure because I do not want to stretch the film. I was thinking this is not going to work and I probably wasted my $5.59 and all my time. Then all of a sudden, it seems the corners are going down on the case. After the first corner went down, the rest was easier. I work the corners mostly with my fingers, only used the “credit card” on some of the edges.
I took me an hour to do the battery cover. I probably had too much water on the film.
I grabbed a tissue paper to wipe off any excess water off the edges of the film (Mistake No 1.). The lint off the tissue paper stuck to some of the excess glue residual. While the film is fitting the corners very well, the edges were fuzzy with lint.
I left the cover out to dry. While the lint was not that visible, it still bothered me. So after a couple of hours, I use my 10 X glass to inspect the edges. I was not happy. By then the film is sitting on the cover pretty firm and it did not like it was going to move. I went ahead and use a hair drier to speed up the process. I am glad that I did. The heat improved the appearance of the film and it was not as lumpy as before. I realized what had happened. The film is made of some kind of polymer plastic. Polymer plastic has a tendency to shrink when exposed to heat. The hair drier was shrinking the film and made the film fitting the cover tighter. This is a GOOD thing. If you stretched the film, this applying of heat should correct some if not all of this. Just be very carefully not to apply too much heat or you distorted the film. The edges of the film must not protrude beyond the case as this would cause the film to lift.
I admit that I am picky, the lint at the edges were bugging me. So I use a few wood tooth picks and a bottle of Glue Off. (Citrus adhesive remover) and remove all the excess glue and the lint off the edges. The results were good. There were still a little glue left on some of the edges but this is not noticeable with a naked eye.
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Part Two
Installing the protective film on the sides (Chrome Bezel).
I started with the bottom strip first as it is one of the shortest one. I always choose the easiest task to gain experience. There was a notch on the bottom left size. I believe it is cut out for the microphone. Worrying that I might cover the microphone, I lined up the film strip to the top edge of the chrome bezel (Mistake no. 2). I was careful; not placing the strip too far up or it would catch my finger when I push those hardware buttons on the lower edge. The bottom film strip was short and I more of less got it in a good position.
Then I started both side pieces at the same time, wetting the strips (Mistake no.3). I then placed them on the sides trying to line them up against the upper edge and not too far up so they would protrude above the chrome bezel. I just could not get them in the right position. The film strips were long and limpy. They slide and glide along the edges. It was a chore just trying to position one piece. Doing both was impossible. I had to place one at the edge of the bowl that contained my wetting solution (adhesive side up). Working with one piece was still impossible. I just could not place it correctly; the film would not stick until the wetting solution was almost dry up. By the time the film was ready to be glue down, the position was not right again. So off it went and back to the wetting solution bowl.
I was fretting and not in a happy state until I took a look at the "credit card" that was used to remove bubbles and excess water. I made a bad decision when I tried to line up the film strip against the top edge of the bezel. I should have line it up with the bottom of the bezel. It was actually easy if I slide the "credit card" between the screen and keyboard. The lower edge of the film could just be resting on the "credit card" while it was waiting to be dried. When the film was ready, I pressed the middle and worked my way to the edges of the strip. Once the film is secured (not longer moving) on the chrome bezel. I pulled the "credit card" out and used it to remove bubble and excess water.
The opposite long strip went on without any fuss. The last piece on the top got done in a short time also. It took quite some time but most of the time was waiting for the wetting solution to be dried. Before I figured out how to do this, I was trying constantly holding on to the strip correcting its position.
The cut out on the top piece was a bit tight and I did not get it place perfectly. Otherwise, it was on quite well. I ended up using a X-acto knife and knick off a tiny piece to uncover the whole power button.
The top part of the battery cover was a little too short, an additional of 0.8-1.0mm would be about right.
The smudge on the edge is my finger print.
Part Three
I installed the film on the screen last as I was worried about not doing it correctly and ended up with bad gaps and bubbles. Actually this was the easy part. I did have to peel it off twice before I got this correct. I thought I would speed up the process by getting rid of most of the wetting solution on the film before I apply. The film was applied and was sticky very fast. I could not move the film and position it. So I have to peel it off and wet it again. It was the third try before I got it right. I was worried about too much wetting solution getting to the speaker. I should have applied the same amount just like when I did the back. I did have some Q-tips at hand to soak up any wetting solution that was squeezed off the edges. I then applied the hair dryer carefully to speed up the process,
Conclusion
Do not afraid of the wetting solution. Using more will make it easier to position but it’ll take longer to stick. I would avoid removing and reinstalling the film. This would give the adhesive a chance to get lint or dirt stick on it.
Use a smooth card instead of a credit card. Hotel room key card works great. Hotel room key card does not have embossed letters. You can use it to roll over the edges on the film.
Slide a card between the key board and the screen for the Chrome Bezel. Line the film on the bottom edge. Do not let any film protrude above the screen.
Do not place any tissue close to where you are working. I know about the lint issue but still grabbed the tissue just because it was at hand.
Applying heat with a hair dryer is fine and it will cure the film and you can use the phone next morning. Just be very careful not over heating the phone.
I applied this set in 3 evenings. I did one part at a time so I could give as much time as possible for the film to dry.
GadgtShieldsz fits OK. The top piece for the chrome bezel should be longer and wider.
The back piece could be slightly bigger and the gaps on top 2 corners could be narrower.
The screen piece fits great. It does drags very little but I have no problem with it.
Otherwise, this GadgtShieldsz is hard to beat. It is cheap and provides good coverage (protection) all over,
Learn from my mistakes and may your installation comes out better than mine.
Great job, mate! I think you did excellent! Unfortunately, they don't make shield for the unbranded version I have so I had to buy one from bodyguardz which I still wait to receive, but I bought one for my friend's Omnia and is great, came in 3 days also
I still believe it's the best considering the price!
MightyCrys said:
Great job, mate! I think you did excellent! Unfortunately, they don't make shield for the unbranded version I have so I had to buy one from bodyguardz which I still wait to receive, but I bought one for my friend's Omnia and is great, came in 3 days also
I still believe it's the best considering the price!
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Thanks Bud! I notice that the Bodyguardz has those pieces on the Chrome Bezel. Just remember to slide a card between the keyboard and the screen. This would make the installation much easier and the protective film is straight. If the film is cut right, you do not have to worry about the film protruding above the Bezel. Good luck on your installation and do not forget to post pictures.
Hadn't seen it mentioned here so I thought I'd share. I made a screen protector that fits nicely over the camera glass on the back of the phone. I think that camera glass is pretty tough (in fact, I personally think only the camera glass is Gorilla Glass) but I still feel better with it protected since many cases don't protect that area and it sticks out.
Having gone through several iPhones before making the switch to the Evo 4G last year, I had plenty of extra screen protectors lying around. So I basically just took one (a clear one obviously, not an anti-glare) and cut it to the shape of the camera glass and installed. I've taken multiple pictures to test it and I find no degradation at all in the images. Here are the deets:
(1) Pick a clear protector: one of the kind that has the protector sandwiched between two clear pull-offs labeled "1" and "2". These actually consist of three clear sheets: one protector which is itself protected by two pull-off (disposable) clear sheets.
(2) Normally the white "1" and "2" pull-off stickers are located against one edge (top or bottom) of the protector. Orient the protector so that the "2" pull-off sticker is on the top and "1" is on the bottom. If the edge opposite the stickers has an earpiece hole (ala iPhone), cut straight across inward of the hole so you have one solid piece with no hole. I used a paper cutter to be sure I had cuts that were square but scissors are OK if you are careful.
(3) Turn the phone over so the camera is pointing up. Align the edge of the protector opposite the pull-offs against one of the long edges of the camera glass. Align it such that the protector is on the inside edge of the glass touching the metal ring but flush against the glass. That way you will not have to cut that side. With the "2" sticker still pointing up, write the word "UP" on the protector so that it is about in the middle of the camera glass. You need a reference and you'll peel that top piece off later so it doesn't matter if you write on it.
(4) With a fine point Sharpie or other marker, mark around the three remaining edges. You can see the metal ring under the protector. Just hold the protector as straight as you can and trace around the inside edge of the glass so that the inside edge of your mark aligns very closely with the inside edge of the glass where the glass meets the metal ring. When you're done, it'll look something like this: (___)
(5) Carefully cut on the inside edge of the lines you made to make a shape the same as the glass. Before pulling off any pull-offs, lay the cut piece on the glass to be sure it can lay flat. I had to trim the corners manually a couple times to get just a tiny space between the glass and the metal ring to be sure it would lay flat. When you're done cutting, if you matched inside edge (of the mark) to inside edge (where glass meets metal ring), none of your markings should be visible on the cut piece when you are done. At this point, since you've matched up the size and you won't need to touch the glass any more to align or mess with things, clean the camera glass thoroughly: dust creates bubbles!
(6) On one of the two short edges, attach two strips of narrow scotch/clear tape: one on the top and one on the bottom of the short side. Align them so that the two pieces don't overlap: else they will stick together. So one piece should be against one edge on the top, and the other piece should be against the other edge on the bottom. These are now your new "1" and "2" pull-offs. Why not just use the existing pull-offs? Because it's easier to see, mark, and cut on a "virgin" edge with no pull-offs in the way and also because, when you're done, you still have a good piece of protector film that still has the original pull-offs on it in case you want to make more like this.
(7) With your word "UP" facing up, hold onto the top piece of tape while pulling gently down and inward on the bottom piece to peel off the bottom pull-off sheet. Make sure you are peeling only the bottom layer and not the top two: the bottom layer should be the thinnest when it peels.
(8) Now you should be holding the protector from the top pull-off (your tape) and the bottom part of the protector that contacts the glass is exposed. Be sure not to touch anything at this point but the piece of tape you are holding. While holding onto your top pull off and with the word "UP" facing up, gently lay the protector down onto the camera glass. When it looks aligned, simply drop the side that you are holding (with the tape) down and it should nearly instantly bond with the glass. No need to worry about bubbles or bending at this point due to the size of the protector. If it isn't straight, you should be able to still pull up on the top piece of tape and get the whole thing to pry up (both layers) and realign. If you want to do that, the key to pulling the whole set off together without peeling only one layer is to pull away and out (away from the center of the sheet). When you pull away and in, you'll peel one layer and you'll leave the protector itself on the glass.
(9) With a credit card or small piece of cardboard, work out any bubbles that might be present. Then once the protector has been pressed against the glass firmly, peel slowly up and inward on the top piece of tape. You should be able to peel the top pull-off free, leaving you with only the screen protector protecting the camera glass.
I like the Sprint gel case but it doesn't protect the camera glass. I do like the Otterbox which really protects the whole deal but it's expensive and just makes the phone too big for my taste. Here, at least I have some protection and if keys, a drop, or anything scratches the protector near one of the camera lenses, I can just peel off and repeat the above. The above seems long because I tried to cover all the details but it's really pretty easy.
Mike
Nice write up. But I would think that a protector over the lenses would cause distortion and lower quality pics. Personally, I just use a TPU case with separate openings for the cameras, leds, and speaker. That way the raised case around the lenses prevent them from getting scratched when laying the phone on a flat surface.
I did this as soon as I got the phone and here's what I came up with. First, you can take the battery cover off of the back and use the hole as the trace stencil. You will however have to trace and cut another hole for the flash or all your flash photography will have a blue glow from it lighting up the protector sitting on the lenses.
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nice write up....except this company sells them.
EDIT - XDA won't let me post outside links. google phantom skinz
it comes with the area just around the lens cut out so it does not affect picture quality. i bought a set of these and they come with 2 sets, 2 front and 2 rear.
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sorry OP, not trying to hijack your thread. i actually was going to try what you did until i found these. thought id save myself the headache since i suck at stuff like that.
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sorry OP, not trying to hijack your thread. i actually was going to try what you did until i found these. thought id save myself the headache since i suck at stuff like that.
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Thanks I ment his mod I can never cut curves right
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I did this as soon as I got the phone and here's what I came up with. First, you can take the battery cover off of the back and use the hole as the trace stencil. You will however have to trace and cut another hole for the flash or all your flash photography will have a blue glow from it lighting up the protector sitting on the lenses.
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No glow here and the photos are just as sharp as without the protector on. I've taken some flash shots with the protector on and I've compared macro shots of flowers. The flash doesn't cause any glow on the protector and there is no discernible distortion. Of course, it might depend on the type/brand screen protector you are using. You really have to use a crystal clear one.
Mike
Here's a flower I shot after I put the protector on.
I still need to do this. I have heard people say that leaving the protector covering the LEDs causes a glare/glow in photos taken using the flash, but if you say otherwise, then that saves me the trouble of having to cut a hole for the LEDs.
Anyone facing this problem?
I found that my s4 zoom camera lens a lot of dust entered and it is more and more serious day by day...
the main problem is there is a plastic cover that protect the lens and I cannot remove it to clean off the dust
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Anyone facing this problem?
I found that my s4 zoom camera lens a lot of dust entered and it is more and more serious day by day...
the main problem is there is a plastic cover that protect the lens and I cannot remove it to clean off the dust
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bingo, same problem here... i tryin to keep it as clean as possible but there are some serious pieces of dust inside, on the lens.... ahhh... i really dont know how to get rid of them
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bingo, same problem here... i tryin to keep it as clean as possible but there are some serious pieces of dust inside, on the lens.... ahhh... i really dont know how to get rid of them
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Lol..
I successfully remove the plastic cover that protect the lens and now I can clean the dust.
After done cleaning, I can stick back the plastic cover. And also you can replace the tape on cover with removable type adhesive, in case you still need to take off the cover again in future.
To remove this plastic cover, what you need is hair dryer, small rubber suction, air blower (clean dust), and a thin knife / hard plastic sheet (to assist peel off the plastic cover)
1st, what you need to do is heat up the lens cover. (around 60-70degree, you will feel it quite hot to touch, this will soften the plastic cover, I think is pp material)
2nd, suck the cover up using rubber suction.
3rd, remove cover and cleaning, well done.
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do we really need the protecting lens cover>?
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do we really need the protecting lens cover>?
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My recommendation.. yes.
I think the lens was improperly design and cause dust enter under the cover. My old samsung digital camera still don't see any dust under the cover, just on top, and I can easily clean it.
genus said:
My recommendation.. yes.
I think the lens was improperly design and cause dust enter under the cover. My old samsung digital camera still don't see any dust under the cover, just on top, and I can easily clean it.
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Hello, I also had your problem, damn dust!
I sent the phone in for service, it's been a month, and returned with the objective replaced by a new one ...
after two weeks ... but .... the dust has reappeared!
Now I want to try your method of cleaning, maybe before I make the sign of the cross
However, it is essential to re-attach the lens?
I noticed that several camera do not have one ....
jack5d said:
Hello, I also had your problem, damn dust!
I sent the phone in for service, it's been a month, and returned with the objective replaced by a new one ...
after two weeks ... but .... the dust has reappeared!
Now I want to try your method of cleaning, maybe before I make the sign of the cross
However, it is essential to re-attach the lens?
I noticed that several camera do not have one ....
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It is essential to re-attach the lens, if not, ur camera may expose to scratches.
I already attached back, and on the lens I coat a nanocoating more better protection and anti-finger print :good:
genus said:
It is essential to re-attach the lens, if not, ur camera may expose to scratches.
I already attached back, and on the lens I coat a nanocoating more better protection and anti-finger print :good:
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coat a nanocoating ??
where did you get it? how it is done? add a photo please? and what kind of glue did you use?
jack5d said:
coat a nanocoating ??
where did you get it? how it is done? add a photo please? and what kind of glue did you use?
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The nanocoating is a type of liquid screen protector, I use Glieks Liquid Glass
I use 3M VHB tape to stick the len back, u can use other type of double side tape as long as the tape thickness not over 0.3mm. Remember to cut the tape into small size before stick, need to be careful to avoid dust or finger print contaminate the len again.
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The nanocoating is a type of liquid screen protector, I use Glieks Liquid Glass
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I use 3M VHB tape to stick the len back, u can use other type of double side tape as long as the tape thickness not over 0.3mm. Remember to cut the tape into small size before stick, need to be careful to avoid dust or finger print contaminate the len again.
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thanks !!
I accidentally broke the outer lens! the photos are fine now that I have removed the dust, but now the inner lens is prone to fingerprints, dust and other ... where can I find to buy a new external lens?
So how serious is that lens dust issue? Are those isolated cases or all s4z are affected?
Wanted to get one but decided to check before xda for know issues..
Kerozin said:
So how serious is that lens dust issue? Are those isolated cases or all s4z are affected?
Wanted to get one but decided to check before xda for know issues..
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This is the third time that I send it in for service, it does not happen to everyone, but it happened to me! I must say that I'm using it without glass for a couple of days, and it goes well anyway!
Im using my SGS4 Zoom for over 2 months now and not got any dust in there.. ive got the lte version SM-C105.
Wyslano z mojego Samsung Galaxy S4 ZOOM za pomoca Tapatalk
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genus said:
Lol..
I successfully remove the plastic cover that protect the lens and now I can clean the dust.
After done cleaning, I can stick back the plastic cover. And also you can replace the tape on cover with removable type adhesive, in case you still need to take off the cover again in future.
To remove this plastic cover, what you need is hair dryer, small rubber suction, air blower (clean dust), and a thin knife / hard plastic sheet (to assist peel off the plastic cover)
1st, what you need to do is heat up the lens cover. (around 60-70degree, you will feel it quite hot to touch, this will soften the plastic cover, I think is pp material)
2nd, suck the cover up using rubber suction.
3rd, remove cover and cleaning, well done.
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Hello, sorry for my english but im from Mexico. Is it possible that you show me a video of how to remove the cover because i have tried but i cant remove it.
Thanks
genus said:
Lol..
I successfully remove the plastic cover that protect the lens and now I can clean the dust.
After done cleaning, I can stick back the plastic cover. And also you can replace the tape on cover with removable type adhesive, in case you still need to take off the cover again in future.
To remove this plastic cover, what you need is hair dryer, small rubber suction, air blower (clean dust), and a thin knife / hard plastic sheet (to assist peel off the plastic cover)
1st, what you need to do is heat up the lens cover. (around 60-70degree, you will feel it quite hot to touch, this will soften the plastic cover, I think is pp material)
2nd, suck the cover up using rubber suction.
3rd, remove cover and cleaning, well done.
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Add video please please
VIDEO request
Please, we need a video about how to remove the protective plastic lens cover.
Thanks
Add tutorial video please - how to remove and reattach external cover
Wysłane z mojego Nexus 7 przy użyciu Tapatalka
I have these weird black spots especially when zooming and in illuminated environment (see attachement) that appeared after 2 months of usage.I'm not sure wether it's a sensor problem or dust,if it is just dust im planning to remove the plastic cover and clean the lens. Anyone facing this problem?please help.
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No idea rocky what that could be. When you turn on the camera, do you see dust particles on the inside below the glass?
My almost 2 week old C101 Zoom has some dust now =( and it's getting worse every day but it's not affecting picture quality much yet. I do plan on removing the glass if I don't sell it first :/.
Review - Exact Case (Slender) & Sparin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Shield K1
A few weeks back I purchased both of the above from Amazon. I figured I'd give a review on both items.
http://www.amazon.com/Nvidia-Shield-Tablet-Case-Lightweight/dp/B00MV9TPEU
http://http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Tempered-Bubble-Free-Repeatable-Installation/dp/B0198717W0
I purchased the case in brown. If you search Amazon, the prices for this particular case vary greatly, even from the same vendor. I found a deal where it was only $1.95 for the case and $4.95 for shipping. Other ads by the same vendor have it for as much as $12.00 plus shipping, so look around. Be advised, there is also an Exact case sold without the "Slender" designation, and this is a case where the tablet slips inside and is surrounded by a leather-like material and it's velcroed in place. The case I'm reviewing holds onto the tablet by its four corners, and there is absolutely nothing that gets near the screen or top speakers.
Fit - it fits almost perfectly. I say almost with a small reservation. When you press it into the case, it fits just right, almost a perfect fit. I say almost, as I would have liked it to fit in with a "snap". The four corners do hold the tablet in quite well, and I do not think the tablet will come out of the case in normal use or thrown in a bag. But, I think that if the tablet were dropped from a small distance, the case would go flying one way and the tablet the other. I'm not going to try this, as I don't want to find out for sure, but it seems as though the four corner retention clips are more of a press fit than a snap fit (if that makes sense). As to quality, I give it very high marks! The finish is great! It looks like leather in texture, and it is all attached to the plastic shell quite well with no gaps or irregularities or glue lines or anything. In looks alone it looks like it should cost at least $20 to $40. When the cover is folded fully open, the tablet still fits the hand well with no annoying sharp edges, and it's comfortable to hold. The flexible hinge where the cover meets the shell is also great...no glue lines, and no peeling in about 2 weeks of daily use. The cover is held closed to the tablet with 2 magnets. The magnets hold it quite positively, and it's not going to open on its own. I was worried that I would permanently bend the cover along its edge while opening it due to the good hold the magnets have on it, but It's still straight and showing no signs of bending or wear. The magnets in the cover flap itself put the tablet to sleep 100% of the time when the cover is closed, and it takes an inch of opening the tablet for the built-in magnets to get far away enough for the tablet to wake up. My only gripe, and it's not fully a real gripe is that this case/cover was made for the original Shield Tablet, and not specifically for the Shield Tablet K1, so it has the cutout on the side for the original tablet's stylus (the K1 does not have a stylus silo, nor does it come with a stylus). But, I knew the cutout would be there before I purchased it, so in effect, it's not really a gripe at all. The cutout does not get in the way at all when handling the tablet. As to the rest of the cutouts, they are perfect! No issues with the camera being obscured as it is with some other cases out there, and there are even cut outs for the two bass ports that are situated on the edges of the tablet to the sides of the larger forward facing speakers. The cover at this point does not work great at holding the tablet up to view videos, for example. There are magnets in the flap that are supposed to hold onto the case to allow viewing in landscape mode, but they don't hold well and the tablet slowly settles down flat to the table. Bear in mind it has gotten better since new, as it would not hold at all when new. This appears to be because the creases in the flap are still new and not as flexible as they need to be. Over 2 weeks time they have become a bit more flexible and are holding better, but not perfect yet. I've only tried it a few times so I've not really been flexing these hinges much. But I think over time, with more use, it will work as it's supposed to. Time will tell! Lastly, drop protection...I don't think this case really has much if any. If the tablet falls on one of it's corners, there is only about 1/16" of plastic sitting there. Would it help? Maybe. There is absolutely no rubber anywhere on this case, so the only shock protection there might be, if any, might be is the soft cover flap. But, I did not buy this case for drop protection. I bought it for its minimalist dimensions, non interference with the screen, properly sized openings, light weight, and scratch protection while traveling. In those regards, it is perfect.
So, if I had to give a numerical grade on this case, I would give it somewhere between a 95% to 99% . My only points of detraction would be for what I believe would be it not retaining the tablet in a fall. If you were to pick one up, it's possible yours might snap in better than mine, but I'm only guessing at this as I only have experience with the particular one I own. Would i go out and buy it again? Definitely YES!!!
As to the Sparin tempered glassscreen protector...I only installed it a few days ago, so my comments on my experience are limited. What can i say? It was postal packaged well for shipping (it was sent direct from the manufacturer with no damage). It was packaged well within its manufacturer's case too. The item comes with everything you might need to successfully apply the glass protector to the tablet. There were both wet and dry wipes (Not sure but the dry wipe might also be an anti-static wipe, which would help with static attracted dust), a microfiber cloth, positioning stickers, dust removal sticker, and a cardboard squeegee (which IMO seems to be totally useless with a tempered glass screen protector). There may have been more items included, but I don't remember. After cleaning the screen many times along with eagle-eye inspection to ensure no dust specs remained (and a steamy room to keep dust down), I applied the protector free hand. It went on with no issues and sucked right down onto the glass. I did have one bubble that formed during adhesion, but I was able to wipe it away to the edge of the glass with some pressure from my finger and it disappeared. There are a couple of line of entrapped air along one edge, near a speaker grill, which I cannot push away, but it's nowhere near the light-up portion of the screen so I'm not too concerned about it. It does not appear to be caused by dust or anything. i'm wondering if it might be a small depression in the tablet's screen. As far as I can tell...no scientific tests available here ...there is no difference in the slickness compared to a stock screen, and no loss of screen sensitivity. As an asides...I placed the glass, with adhesive peel sheet still attached, while still in its foam shipping sleeve upon the tablet, and it still didn't seem to affect touch sensitivity. I also don't think there is any loss of brightness through the new glass (impossible to tell once it's actually affixed), but it looked crystal clear before it was applied. Not sure just yet, but I think there may now be less of a fingerprint issue with this glass' coating. The protector is a slight bit shorter in the long dimension than the tablet's glass...maybe 1/16" shorter, but it's a non-issue as the light-up portion of the screen does not come anywhere near this area. I'd rather they err on it being shorter than longer. The edges of the glass are rounded all the way around, so no sharp edges to the fingers. I really can't find any fault with this item, and when I review, I'm always looking for faults! I guess I'm more of a pessimist than I am an optimist. So, I'd give this item a 100%
Would I buy it again? Definitely YES! Also, compared to reviews on other tempered glass protectors for the Shield Tablet, this item had the fewest complaints of them all, which is why i went for this one in the first place.
can you provide some pics of the final result? case + screen protector. tks
Curl3w said:
can you provide some pics of the final result? case + screen protector. tks
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I would like to see some pictures if possible. Quick question for you: Is the cover "floppy"? By that I mean does the cover easily bend and flop around at the indentations made to prop up the tablet? I bought a generic case for my K1 which did and it drove me nuts to carry while holding it like a book.
Here are some pics. They were taken on two different days in two different locations (hence the differences in lighting and background), but they were all taken by me of my personal tablet.
Yes, I realize the "Exact" logo is upside down
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Cut-out for the non-existent stylus silo on the K1 (bottom right of image)
Nicely centered camera
Stands up better every day, but still not a floppy cover
Two magnets along the edge to hold the cover closed
A few long strings of entrapped air. I'm thinking the K1's screen might be curved a bit.
That skewed gray stripe near the top of the screen is just a strange reflection from something in the room. The screen looks fantastic. It's probably set for somewhere around 60% brightness in this image.
The screen protector is just a fraction of an inch on the short side. Maybe 1/32" or 1/16" short, but I don't care as it fully covers the light-up portion of the screen by a very good margin...all the way up to the speakers, but just a bit shy. All the edges that your finger might come into contact with are rounded, and not sharp!
i bought the "same" cover but with black colour and it's pretty good. Now i 'm looking for a tempered glass, but some brands dont send to my country (Portugal) or the shipping costs are too damn high . tks for the pics
Anyone tested tempered glass and stylus?
I use my tablet for drawing and note taking, would suck if the accuracy went down...
Anyone ?
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Hi All,
This thread is to add onto the already created thread started by @otonieru, this is not my own work and is mostly due to the aforementioned member. I have also taken tips from that thread from other members, sorry if I don't mention you but if you let me know I'll add your name onto this thread.
Thanks goes to: @otonieru @Blasembauer @Mr. Orange 645
What you'll need
- Tempered Glass Screen Protector (try to get one without the matrix dots)
- Installation Guide - if you have one it makes the process easier, if not it's fine
- LOCA UV Glue (1000mPa should be fine)
- UV Lamp (30W+ if possible)
All in all this cost me under £20, all ordered on Amazon UK.
How do I install the Tempered Glass with LOCA UV Glue?
Video demonstration here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwwKim90sS8
1. Clean screen, remove dust particles etc.
2. Tape up all speaker & microphone & charging ports, volume & lock keys. Most importantly securely tape up your earpiece! Otherwise you'll run into some low volume problems during calls. Use thick tape if possible (If you have an installation guide from the tempered glass, apply this on top after taping up the phone).
3. Apply your LOCA Glue onto the screen in this kind of shape [ >----< ] [ ] Being the top and bottom screen and >---< being the glue. From my experience I used 'Xfactor LOCA UV Glue 1000mPa*s' and it worked a treat (Bought from Amazon UK).
4. Working from bottom to top, place the Tempered Glass on, ensuring the glue spreads evenly to the edges. If the glue seeps out from the edges just clean it with tissue, but best to do this once the glue has spread evenly across the screen and no bubbles are present. Push out any remaining area the glue hasn't spread to, and push out and bubbles. Take off installation guide if you've used one now. The Tempered Glass can be freely positioned at this point if it's out of alignment as the glue hasn't set yet.
5. Place under UV lamp for 10-20mins. Be careful not to knock the TGSP. I used a 30W UV Nail Lamp that was big enough to fit the whole phone in and it cured within 10mins.
6. Clean up hardened glue with a brush, hardened UV Glue will take some pressure to scrub off so be patient. Use water or Isopropanol Alcohol to aid in this.
7. Enjoy your Tempered Glass with full adhesive
If you need to reapply follow steps 1-6 again.
I got UV Glue stuck in my earpiece and the volume is ridiculously low
Method A:
Firstly, try brushing your earpiece lightly with a brush, making sure not to push any UV glue further into the earpiece.
Method B:
Failing method A, you will need in addition to that:
- A Can of Compressed Air, the type you use for electronics/ screens etc (can get one from Asda for £3)
- Isopropanol Alcohol
You will need to soak your earpiece with the Alcohol and start brushing the earpiece. After it's been soaked for 2-3mins use your Compressed Air to clear the earpiece; the UV glue should have been softened and removed once the air blows into the earpiece.
Failing both these methods, you've probably wrecked your earpiece....
I've got Air Bubbles after applying the TGSP
Unfortunately you'll have to remove the TGSP and reapply, following all the steps again, make sure to thoroughly clean the screen using the alcohol wipes & dust stickers.
If there's any other problems/ questions that users have, feel free to post and I'll add it to the OP.
Do you have glues to recommend, I've been looking for them on aliexpress(unfortunately is the easiest place for me to order them ) I saw ones but idk about the quality.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-tp-1000-UV-Glue-LOCA-Liquid-Optical-Clear-Adhesive-for-iPhone-Samsung-HTC-Glass/32271580944.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.9.qNtfdA&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10065_10151_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_5470020_10059_100031_10099_5460020_10338_10339_10103_10102_440_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10173_5380020_10326_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_5570011_10312_10313_10314_5560020_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_19,ppcSwitch_7&btsid=cd42bca1-82dc-4542-860a-017481d2be5a&algo_expid=0b632118-0504-46ba-b5b6-6c47126ef5bb-1&algo_pvid=0b632118-0504-46ba-b5b6-6c47126ef5bb
It says that is a Genuine glue and is the same from a video on youtube.
Do you think that it should be good?
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Do you have glues to recommend, I've been looking for them on aliexpress(unfortunately is the easiest place for me to order them ) I saw ones but idk about the quality.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-tp-1000-UV-Glue-LOCA-Liquid-Optical-Clear-Adhesive-for-iPhone-Samsung-HTC-Glass/32271580944.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.9.qNtfdA&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10065_10151_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_5470020_10059_100031_10099_5460020_10338_10339_10103_10102_440_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10173_5380020_10326_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_5570011_10312_10313_10314_5560020_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_19,ppcSwitch_7&btsid=cd42bca1-82dc-4542-860a-017481d2be5a&algo_expid=0b632118-0504-46ba-b5b6-6c47126ef5bb-1&algo_pvid=0b632118-0504-46ba-b5b6-6c47126ef5bb
It says that is a Genuine glue and is the same from a video on youtube.
Do you think that it should be good?
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Yes that is the same viscosity as the one I used, so it should work okay
If you warm up any of the LOCA glue before you use it, it will become less viscous and flow better I think.
Please, please follow the OP's advice and tape your earpiece. I foolishly trusted someone in the other thread who said the LOCA would not penetrate the earpiece mesh and could just be simply brushed away once dried. WRONG.
I was using a full coverage protector that only had a tiny cutout for the speaker and that was it (still the best looking TGSP available, no dots). I couldn't get the speaker taped and thought, i'll take a chance. It's water proof and LOCA is WAY thicker than water. Well, I manage to get LOCA in my speaker grill, I carefully peeled it off once dried, and brushed it away, but no joy. I could barely hear anything from the speaker. I tried rubbing alcohol and more brushing, but nothing would fix it. I did not think about compressed air, wish I would've now.
In any case, I bit the bullet, disassembled my phone and cleaned out the speaker grill from the inside. Goodbye warranty and IP68. That screen protector was really nice though and the first truly oleophobic TGSP I had found. And with my thin Cafele case, it was invisible. I was pretty happy despite the speaker incident. Until the very next day when I pulled my phone out of my pocket and the TGSP had cracked...on nothing. Just the phone in my pocket, nothing else, but something had hit the edge and cracked it. So it wound up not being worth it.
Now I'm on a quest to find a good full coverage PET/TPU/hybrid screen protector. Thought I found the perfect one in the Dendrobates soft glass. Looks and feels good, but the edges won't stick down no matter what.
Good luck to everyone trying the TGSP and LOCA. It truly is the best way to protect your screen on this phone. I just had bad luck with them cracking too easy (though one did give its life to save my screen), and then when I clogged my speaker, I decided to go another route.
I have such a love-hate relationship with this curved screen. LOL
Do you meet yellowing effect after few days ? Can i use Loca glue 2500mPa instead ? What is difference between 1000 and 2500 ? Thanks.
for the tempered glass, i recommended this. no matrix dot. Hold up pretty well
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072QBYF6L/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Do you meet yellowing effect after few days ? Can i use Loca glue 2500mPa instead ? What is difference between 1000 and 2500 ? Thanks.
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I believe that is the viscosity of the LOCA glue, the less thick the easier it is to spread evenly. And no I didn't see any yellowing effect.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Please, please follow the OP's advice and tape your earpiece. I foolishly trusted someone in the other thread who said the LOCA would not penetrate the earpiece mesh and could just be simply brushed away once dried. WRONG.
I was using a full coverage protector that only had a tiny cutout for the speaker and that was it (still the best looking TGSP available, no dots). I couldn't get the speaker taped and thought, i'll take a chance. It's water proof and LOCA is WAY thicker than water. Well, I manage to get LOCA in my speaker grill, I carefully peeled it off once dried, and brushed it away, but no joy. I could barely hear anything from the speaker. I tried rubbing alcohol and more brushing, but nothing would fix it. I did not think about compressed air, wish I would've now.
In any case, I bit the bullet, disassembled my phone and cleaned out the speaker grill from the inside. Goodbye warranty and IP68. That screen protector was really nice though and the first truly oleophobic TGSP I had found. And with my thin Cafele case, it was invisible. I was pretty happy despite the speaker incident. Until the very next day when I pulled my phone out of my pocket and the TGSP had cracked...on nothing. Just the phone in my pocket, nothing else, but something had hit the edge and cracked it. So it wound up not being worth it.
Now I'm on a quest to find a good full coverage PET/TPU/hybrid screen protector. Thought I found the perfect one in the Dendrobates soft glass. Looks and feels good, but the edges won't stick down no matter what.
Good luck to everyone trying the TGSP and LOCA. It truly is the best way to protect your screen on this phone. I just had bad luck with them cracking too easy (though one did give its life to save my screen), and then when I clogged my speaker, I decided to go another route.
I have such a love-hate relationship with this curved screen. LOL
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Ah man that sucks! If only that problem was brought up quicker, the solution would've saved you from losing your warranty & waterproofing .. I thought I had to go down the same route as you until someone suggested using a can of compressed air! Completely solved my issue.
Yeah....I wasn't happy. Live and learn though.
Then about three weeks later, my wife broke the screen on her S8+. So I'll be replacing her screen and losing her warranty as well.
I just try to keep in mind if that's the worst of my problems, then it's not all that bad.
I just ran into this thread, and it got me curious. I have previously tried the Rhinoshield TGSP, but it didn't fit, and sensitivity was an issue, and now I'm contemplating trying this with LOCA glue.
However, can anyone tell me first, if there are any problems on removal? I'd hate to damage the screen, or have permanent marks from the glue.
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I just ran into this thread, and it got me curious. I have previously tried the Rhinoshield TGSP, but it didn't fit, and sensitivity was an issue, and now I'm contemplating trying this with LOCA glue.
However, can anyone tell me first, if there are any problems on removal? I'd hate to damage the screen, or have permanent marks from the glue.
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Nope no damage whatsoever as long as you follow the instructions to tape up the earpiece. LOCA Glue is very easy to remove, once it's set it just turns into a jelly-like substance which peels off easily.
Good day everyone
in case of a glass with this form... how do i can seal the speaker from getting impregnated with LOCA?
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x-geo said:
Good day everyone
in case of a glass with this form... how do i can seal the speaker from getting impregnated with LOCA?
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Don't use those ones, the Loca under the black parts will not cure properly
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dlinfiniti said:
Don't use those ones, the Loca under the black parts will not cure properly
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Thanks for your answer, and yes... i have one without the black parts.. totally trasparent
Anyone know the best way to clean glue from around the side buttons (volume rocker)? I taped up my phone but it managed to leak in because I put too much glue . The buttons work fine but I don't want problems down the road
Im still struggling to find a tempered glass with no dot matrix. I had read KUMHIO brand on Amazon, but im in Canada and that one doesnt seem to be available on Amazon.ca. Also it's reviews on amazon.com say it doesnt have a oelophobic coating
Does anyone know of an other one?
alirz said:
Im still struggling to find a tempered glass with no dot matrix. I had read KUMHIO brand on Amazon, but im in Canada and that one doesnt seem to be available on Amazon.ca. Also it's reviews on amazon.com say it doesnt have a oelophobic coating
Does anyone know of an other one?
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But which is the problem of dot matrix? Cuz use one and I don't have any problems with bubbles, and I can't even see the dot matrix.
baophucdinh31 said:
for the tempered glass, i recommended this. no matrix dot. Hold up pretty well
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072QBYF6L/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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How is it in terms of surface smoothness and clarity? is it comparable to the whitestone dome glass?
janver22 said:
How is it in terms of surface smoothness and clarity? is it comparable to the whitestone dome glass?
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i never use the white dome ( for obvious reason: price) but i would the kimiho tempered glass is pretty clear, although it doesnt comes with the oleophobic coating. So will spend a lot of time cleaning your screen. If you want to can buy the coating, for buy a screen with that coating
I recommending this. Currently what i'm using right now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07675RF1S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1