HTC One (M8): Camera Lens Issue

[chris2707]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

Oooh interesting may try that if htc haven't done some kind of magical fix when my phone comes back soon

 

[Mooncatt]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

Okay guys. Thank me later. Don't use toothpaste. Use a magic eraser sponge with a bit of water. Lens will be fixed in about one minute.

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Those magic erasers clean anything!

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

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I wouldn't call removing a coating that is already falling off defacing or modifying. While I wouldn't call it a true "fix" because the coating is not restored, five minutes for a free "fix" is certainly less of a hassle than returning the phone for something many may consider minor.

And, I respectfully choose to disagree. The fix is inconsistent. i tried it and it did not work for me. I rubbed for 20 minutes. I'm not the only one with this experience. There are others who've tried the fix and made matters worse just as i did. And, I'm not convinced that the material many of you have removed doesn't affect the cameras ability to manage lens flare. I have yet to see after pics in comparison with non defective pics in similar lighting situations. Until i see those comparisons, i do not believe an inconsistent fix which does deface the original manufacturers hardware set up is a better option than sending the phone back to the manufacturer. And, If the manufacturer doesn't fix these issues in a timely fashion nor in future upgrades of the device, then i have the option to go buy a better phone with fewer issues, which is exactly what i plan to do. I will sell my HTC M8, get top dollar and go buy a damn Iphone or something. And, please stop telling me ALL you have to do is use some alcohol and a q tip and the phone is fine. HAVE YOU SEEN HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE CHIMED IN ON THIS ISSUE just on this cite? It was the same darn issue with the M7 camera except there was no handy fix for the purple tinting. I love my M8 just as much as the next person, you can follow my posts and see that for yourself. But, HTC cheaps out their phones in areas that make no sense whatsoever? And, I'm frustrated with that. I'd buy an Iphone just because i know they make damn near the best camera you can get on a COOL looking phone. I don't want a Lumia which is just a camera that does cell phone. I want a cell phone that does good camera. I'm just getting tired of HTC and their camera crap. And, i have patronized them enough that i can say that without being a troll. They do not use sapphire lens covers. It's called particle glass. You can fact check that if you'd like. I'm giving them one more chance with their next phone and I'm not buying it right away as i usually do. i'm gonna wait for the fallout this time and then make my choice.

 

[kronosqq]

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And, I respectfully choose to disagree. The fix is inconsistent. i tried it and it did not work for me. I rubbed for 20 minutes. I'm not the only one with this experience. There are others who've tried the fix and made matters worse just as i did. And, I'm not convinced that the material many of you have removed doesn't affect the cameras ability to manage lens flare. I have yet to see after pics in comparison with non defective pics in similar lighting situations. Until i see those comparisons, i do not believe an inconsistent fix which does deface the original manufacturers hardware set up is a better option than sending the phone back to the manufacturer. And, If the manufacturer doesn't fix these issues in a timely fashion nor in future upgrades of the device, then i have the option to go buy a better phone with fewer issues, which is exactly what i plan to do. I will sell my HTC M8, get top dollar and go buy a damn Iphone or something. And, please stop telling me ALL you have to do is use some alcohol and a q tip and the phone is fine. HAVE YOU SEEN HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE CHIMED IN ON THIS ISSUE just on this cite? It was the same darn issue with the M7 camera except there was no handy fix for the purple tinting. I love my M8 just as much as the next person, you can follow my posts and see that for yourself. But, HTC cheaps out their phones in areas that make no sense whatsoever? And, I'm frustrated with that. I'd buy an Iphone just because i know they make damn near the best camera you can get on a COOL looking phone. I don't want a Lumia which is just a camera that does cell phone. I want a cell phone that does good camera. I'm just getting tired of HTC and their camera crap. And, i have patronized them enough that i can say that without being a troll. They do not use sapphire lens covers. It's called particle glass. You can fact check that if you'd like. I'm giving them one more chance with their next phone and I'm not buying it right away as i usually do. i'm gonna wait for the fallout this time and then make my choice.

I still count only a couple of people including you who weren't able to get the fix to work for them. Everyone else has had enormous success and reported that the camera functions like new again. You can say removing the coating has a negative affect on the quality all you want, but nearly nobody who's actually done it has been saying anything but "Works like new".

 

[riccowboy]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

I still count only a couple of people including you who weren't able to get the fix to work for them. Everyone else has had enormous success and reported that the camera functions like new again. You can say removing the coating has a negative affect on the quality all you want, but nearly nobody who's actually done it has been saying anything but "Works like new".

I used alcohol and qtip and all is well. No issues with pictures.

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[ArcticFamily]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

I found mine was HORRIBLE looking after just a few days ( I got mine the day the phone was announced)... withdoing nothing but cleaning / wiping with soft cloth(s), it's coating must have eventually wore off as mine is crystal clear again.. I wish I would have snapped photos of the before and aged(after) as I have no complaints now... I had brief periods when the phone was new where it was hazy and some cleaning would improve.. but now all is well .

I used alcohol and qtip and all is well. No issues with pictures.

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[gustav30]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

This was an issue on the One X+ as well. Also saw some threads from the old Desire line. A Google search will show the LG G2 as well and old iPhone having this problem. Solution was the same for those phones as well. Toothpaste, alcohol, etc. Just posting this to say this is not the first time this has happened and probably won't be the last HTC phone to have this. But I'll take this over the dreaded purple tint problem on M7 any day. That you had to send to HTC for a fix.

 

[jd914]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

I get my baby back soon htc emailed saying it had been repaired and will be back beginning of next week I cant wait hopefully they've done something n it will last a bit longer now.....

You know they don't fix anything but will send you another device? HTC hasn't aknowledged any issues with the lens therefore you'll be back to square one. A qtip and alcohol are your best friend.

 

[mbpstar]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

Magic eraser...

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[chris2707]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

I'll take a free brand new phone will find out tmrw ups are delivering at some point am seriously considering selling though ....

 

[RockyMtnRedRaider]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

Photos after the fix with Meguiars Plastx. Landscape mode. No filter. EV -1. All other settings auto.

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[CHILLYWILL_95831]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

Those magic erasers clean anything!

I call bull****!

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[Mooncatt]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

I call bull****!

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They've cleaned everything I've tried and then some. Though I haven't had the need to clean my film (yet?), so haven't tried that one on my phone.

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

Photos after the fix with Meguiars Plastx. Landscape mode. No filter. EV -1. All other settings auto.

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Those pictures look good! But, I'm still on the proverbial fence with HTC! And, here they come with yet another phone, the HTC One EYE! I tell you, HTC has some serious ADD issues, they just can't freaking focus! I'm almost getting the feeling like the flame has it's brightest flicker right before it dies out! That's HTC just throwing anything up on the wall and hoping it will stick! Either you're going to make a true upgrade to the M8 or you're not.. they are feeling the pressure of the camera guffaw on their past 2 phones. I'm just frustrated with them....

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[replica9000]

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Those pictures look good! But, I'm still on the proverbial fence with HTC! And, here they come with yet another phone, the HTC One EYE! I tell you, HTC has some serious ADD issues, they just can't freaking focus! I'm almost getting the feeling like the flame has it's brightest flicker right before it dies out! That's HTC just throwing anything up on the wall and hoping it will stick! Either you're going to make a true upgrade to the M8 or you're not.. they are feeling the pressure of the camera guffaw on their past 2 phones. I'm just frustrated with them....

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Maybe that 13MP camera in the One Eye will be in the One M9.

 

[vincent thomas1]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

This case has lens covers

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[vincent thomas1]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

Supcase unicorn beetle heavy duty

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[replica9000]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

This case has lens covers

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I kind of like it. But some have reported the lens issue may be caused by heat, and not just anything coming into contact with it.

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

Maybe that 13MP camera in the One Eye will be in the One M9.

I really just wanted then to improve and develop ultra pixel...the concept was going in the right direction even if they had to go 6 ultra pixels, but now that they are coming with a 13, then why not a 16 or twenty or forty...the mega pixel race is just stupid, especially when you've got the iPhone camera at 8 MP nearly killing all the competition. Apple keeps building on good ideas and making them better and better. HTC did the right thing by bringing the same camera to the M8, but they need to keep tweaking and maybe reduce the UP size in order to add 2 extra UP...But the flip back to 13 makes it look like we got swindled with the whole UP experiment....which basically reduces the value and quality of this phone! I'm pissed!

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[CHILLYWILL_95831]

Re: HTC One (M8): Camera lens cover issue

They've cleaned everything I've tried and then some. Though I haven't had the need to clean my film (yet?), so haven't tried that one on my phone.

Exactly, that's why I called bull****! LOL! All good though!

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