Camera scratches

[TylerLV76]

Yeah. It hurt. I may get the platinum G6, but I'm actually warming up to the idea of getting an S8+ in orchid gray instead. I'm kinda bummed right now about the easily-scratched LG G6. I really loved this phone.

For what it's worth, I got my new G6 Tuesday and so far no scratches at all. Same case, same daily habits of pocketing it, tossing it on my desk etc. Maybe there was an issue with the first batches?

 

[anon(5630457)]

For what it's worth, I got my new G6 Tuesday and so far no scratches at all. Same case, same daily habits of pocketing it, tossing it on my desk etc. Maybe there was an issue with the first batches?

I hope that's the case, but I don't want to risk getting another bad one. =/

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

Yeah. It hurt. I may get the platinum G6, but I'm actually warming up to the idea of getting an S8+ in orchid gray instead. I'm kinda bummed right now about the easily-scratched LG G6. I really loved this phone.

I loved the phone too. If the S8 disappoints I like the option of going back to it. Just curious if all of these were the T-mobile variant.

 

[anon(5630457)]

I loved the phone too. If the S8 disappoints I like the option of going back to it. Just curious if all of these were the T-mobile variant.

My G6 was on Verizon.

 

[wxman2003]

Glad I held off on the G6. Will be holding off on the S8 too.

 

[raulg15]

I got camera scratches also. It is not visible unless I put it under a light. I noticed it and thought I could just wipe it away with a cloth but its a permanent scratch.

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

Unacceptable for a $700 investment.

 

[jeetu4444]

I got camera scratches also. It is not visible unless I put it under a light. I noticed it and thought I could just wipe it away with a cloth but its a permanent scratch. View attachment 256207

Yeah weird... Gg4 is tough... I was planning to use the phone naked... I guess will need a case...

 

[anon(5630457)]

I got camera scratches also. It is not visible unless I put it under a light. I noticed it and thought I could just wipe it away with a cloth but its a permanent scratch. View attachment 256207

Same types of scratches as my G6.

I'll be returning mine to the Verizon store when it opens in 20 minutes.

 

[MA2GA28]

Triple checked my wife's phone, and no scratches at all. Hope it stays that way, but 8 more days in the return window just in case.

 

[anon(40232)]

Looked at mine again, and my platinum still good brand new.

 

[Furt]

I actually did notice a small scratch a bit to the lower right of the flash. not near the lenses themselves thankfully, so I actually grabbed some clear tape and laid it over the whole lens glass until amazon/ebay start stocking glass protectors for the G6. might actually grab one of those universal protectors from walmart/best buy and cut it to size.

this isn't unique for me though. My GS7's screen got a nice long scratch day 2 after being in my pocket. its just me I think....

 

[Mike Dee]

Anyone notice a ton of small scratches on their camera glass? First day for me in the case.

I'm wondering if they used a harder glass to prevent breakage like in G5 V20 and ended up with softer glass.

 

[anon(782252)]

Someone over at XDA is saying the scratches are just in a coating and not into the glass. Used a polishing compound and polishing wheel and the coating (and scratches) came off.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/camera-lens-scratches-t3587051/page2

 

[Mike Dee]

Someone over at XDA is saying the scratches are just in a coating and not into the glass. Used a polishing compound and polishing wheel and the coating (and scratches) came off.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/camera-lens-scratches-t3587051/page2

Is it a temporary coating so that once it's polished it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[bhatech]

Been a day since I got the phone and used a case immediately. Haven't seen any scratches on the camera lens.

 

[anon(782252)]

Is it a temporary coating so that once it's polished it shouldn't be an issue.

Not sure. Thread isn't that long yet.

 

[Mike Dee]

Not sure. Thread isn't that long yet.

I should have read the thread first.... I'm getting a kick out of a response to the thread speculating that the coating could be a result of the fragile glass in the V20. No coating could prevent cracking.

 

[Furt]

I should have read the thread first.... I'm getting a kick out of a response to the thread speculating that the coating could be a result of the fragile glass in the V20. No coating could prevent cracking.

Ha! You never know. It could be a super secret South Korean anti-shatter grease.

 

[3800Super]

Someone over at XDA is saying the scratches are just in a coating and not into the glass. Used a polishing compound and polishing wheel and the coating (and scratches) came off.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/camera-lens-scratches-t3587051/page2

Yep, that was me. If you have any questions I'll try to help.