Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Shattered rear lens cover:(

Cole Harp

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So I shattered my Note 4 rear lens cover last night when I dropped it from thw height of my pocket. I am 6'3" so it fell a good ways onto some solid concrete. Unfortunately, no case (its is otw now: shipping) So now I am stuck with a shattered rear glass. But good news being the shatter is north of the actual camera lens and it still takes 100% clear pictures. I always keep my phones in mint condition and would like to get it back to that point. Anything I can do at this point? Maybe a link to replacement parts?

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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

Damn that Verizon logo is ugly lol.


Anyways I would search on eBay I guess or go to some repair shop


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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

Best coverage haha, but I just called a iFixit shop and they can get it but are charging $99........ PASS.

So my next question, the S5 camera and the Note 4 cameras look all too close to not be the same size. Would this piece from the S5 fit the note 4?

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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

S5 rear camera.. that's close. And I'm sure would be a hell of a lot cheaper.

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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

Note 4 and S5 same size lens. Will it fit though?

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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

Best coverage haha, but I just called a iFixit shop and they can get it but are charging $99........ PASS.

So my next question, the S5 camera and the Note 4 cameras look all too close to not be the same size. Would this piece from the S5 fit the note 4?

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Honestly that's probably the best you'll get now ....and my guess is no ?


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Got home today and was horrified that my 1 week old Note 4 has a cracked camera lens. NEVER dropped or treated rough - transported in pockets and front seat of car. This thing has been treated like a baby. W T F!? This has to be a design flaw of the most delicate glass ever used on a phone camera lens. Amazingly the camera still functions but it would be nice if there were a replacement glass available. It appears to be a stuck on with tape adhesive . Its tempting to take it off but there is nothing to protect it and it has a circular dark graphic on the back. Man - Just way dissapointed and doesn't look like there are any parts out yet. This totally stinks and I wonder as the days and weeks go by, how many others will post their cracked glass, too. And it would even be better of Samsung stepped up with a fre repair kit for their defective design of this camera lens.
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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

Had to download app to post pics...

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Re: Shattered rear lens cover :(

Got home today and was horrified that my 1 week old Note 4 has a cracked camera lens. NEVER dropped or treated rough - transported in pockets and front seat of car. This thing has been treated like a baby. W T F!? This has to be a design flaw of the most delicate glass ever used on a phone camera lens. Amazingly the camera still functions but it would be nice if there were a replacement glass available. It appears to be a stuck on with tape adhesive . Its tempting to take it off but there is nothing to protect it and it has a circular dark graphic on the back. Man - Just way dissapointed and doesn't look like there are any parts out yet. This totally stinks and I wonder as the days and weeks go by, how many others will post their cracked glass, too. And it would even be better of Samsung stepped up with a fre repair kit for their defective design of this camera lens.
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A design flaw because YOU broke your camera lens. 5 million phones out there and a few broken lenses doesn't make it a bad design.

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A design flaw because YOU broke your camera lens. 5 million phones out there and a few broken lenses doesn't make it a bad design.

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This.
I refuse to believe anyone's lense broke of its own accord.
 

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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

"Design flaw" may be a harsh. I will clarify and state design weakness. I've never had a phone glass or phone camera lens shatter. This came out of my pocket and no rough handling. Never the slightest drop. The glass lens cover is very thin.

"Only a few breaks?" The phone has only been out a couple weeks and time will only tell. Based on my experience I predict there will be many more. Its a glass sticker and hopefully there is a replacement available soon. In the mean time I've cut out a plastic peace of front cover to take the place of the shattered glass. Doesn't look as nice but functions until spare parts become available. After forking out the $750 cash for this phone (because Verizon unlimited) I'm in no hurry to spend 100 more. And if that were the only option then I'd probably buy a new phone out of principal. Phone is great but just not happy with broken glass however it may have happened. And if I did drop or do something to have cause it, I'd no doubt, fess up.
 

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Re: Shattered rear lens cover:(

I had two break on the galaxy s5. Samsung repaired then for $75. It is a crappy lens cover

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