Plastic Covering Galaxy S4 Camera Lens?

[eyecon82]

I don't understand why people want to remove this sticker so

If you notice, there's a hole in the center of it so it isn't actually covering the area of the lens, so plastic shouldn't be in the way of a good picture

 

[ANDROIDandIOSuser]

Yes there is a cutout for the lens.. but.... I noticed when takin photo's into the sun or bright glare
it stopped some reflection that was bouncing onto the lens off the plastic
and the dust or stuff frm my pocket under it was frustrating for me and it can also leave marks on the phone if it gets baked on..as well as the plastic round the sides.. the Sview cover actually let's the lens sit just under flush so wouldn't get scratched on a table for instance

 

[ANDROIDandIOSuser]

Put sticky tape on it and peel it off.. mine was a no go by hand.. tape it came straight off

 

[ITS ME DAVID]

Any before and after piks so see if any clarity changed take affect.

 

[deadstardro]

BEFORE:

AFTER:

I know the first photo is a bit blurry from shake, but you can also see how it's a little more cloudy than the photo I took without the plastic. It may be affecting how the light reflects off the lens.

 

[G406]

Oh maan I never that it would make a difference and wanted to keep it on.
But after seeing the pics taken before and after, I agree that it makes a difference.

Before:

After:

 

[Christiana Johnson]

I actually just contacted Samsung Customer Service and they said that this plastic piece is indeed meant to be removable and is placed there to protect but that by other means can be protected if the sticker is removed. It is not meant to aid the camera lens. Personally I have had my phone since Saturday and there was a piece of dog hair that got caught underneath and was blocking part of the lens. I would remove it and use a case if you are afraid of it getting scratched. The case will remove more of the risk. Hope that helps anyone with the same question I had.

 

[BattleShip10]

Great thanks for the info, but isn't it better to leave it on?
Because the camera is slightly elevated on the back, when you put your phone on the table
the lens is the critical point that would scratch in my opinion.

Buy a decent case for it and the lens will be below the surface so it won't touch a table top. I did and it's perfect.

 

[HOLLYWOODANT215]

Pics do look better especially first pics

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[HOLLYWOODANT215]

Took my wife 3 seconds to take it off, I was struggling for 10 minutes b4 that lol

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[Lordrill]

Thanks god it got off after trying for 2 weeks! It was that easy just take some tape to a conert and rip it out no problem! Finely!

 

[Lordrill]

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FINELY FINELY FINELY !

 

[Dreamliner330]

I don't understand why people want to remove this sticker so

If you notice, there's a hole in the center of it so it isn't actually covering the area of the lens, so plastic shouldn't be in the way of a good picture

I can only imagine the people over at Samsung..."These guys want to know what to do with the plastic on the lens"

 

[Thomas Ebdrup]

Thanks for creating this thread

I also was looking at the back of the phone and was wondering how fast the camera lens looked dirty... and so I found this thread and now it all makes sense ;o)

Have a great weekend

 

[ljredeye]

I leave mine in since it doesn't obscure the lens.

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[nocash000]

I was definitely having trouble focusing on close ups. After removing this sticker the problem was resolved.

 

[eyecon82]

I was definitely having trouble focusing on close ups. After removing this sticker the problem was resolved.

All of my pictures come crisp and clear with the lens sticker on.

 

[hop2000]

Glad I found this thread after doing a search. I've had my S4 for three days now and just rubbed my finger across the back of the lens this morning. Noticed it was already scratched and had some dust under it. I said to myself, what is this cheap looking crap? Came off easily with the battery cover off. I figured it was a protective piece, but it was hard to tell and didn't want to start tearing at my brand new phone.

 

[garublador]

I see two possible outcomes. Either it's covering up something important or it isn't. If it isn't, then there's no problem removing it. If it is then your picture quality will quickly degrade as the plastic gets scratched up. So there's no reason to keep it on and a possible reason to remove it.

 

[cessperience]

I just removed mine using my fingernail in a few seconds. Quality of picture I think is better. At first look there won't be much difference but looking closely there is. You can see the details more or it's not clouded like they mentioned.