May 05, 2018 in this instructional video fixapplenow tech will show a step by step replacement of an iphone x camera lens. Cracked camera lens apple iphone 7 128gb silver unlocked. So does all that make up for the high price of entry. This video we want to show you how to replacement len camera iphone 11 pro max, so if you want to know about this process please watch this video. This screen glass lens replacement can replace your broken, damaged, cracked, nonfunctioned front screen 2. Apples iphone 7 camera lens uses pure sapphire despite. This is the iphone xr rear camera lens cover replacement.
The apple store and many of our apple authorized service providers offer sameday service for screen replacement. Thats quite surprising given both the official iphone stats webpage and apples marketing boss phil schiller insist all current iphones use sapphire. The reason apple cant just fix the lens is because of the way the iphone x is designed. Most of the complaints revolve around the fact that apple is refusing to fix their devices under warranty and instead charge the users for a. Many people experience the shock of a cracked or broken apple watch screen, so youre not. It was when i noticed the crack on the iphones protruding lens my stomach hit the floor. If your technician needs to send your iphone to an apple repair center, youll be notified when its ready for pickup. If youre among the iphone x users who want to protect its rear camera from being cracked, it is recommended to apply a thirdparty lens protector.
Any idea what this would cost to repair at an apple store, or if there is a better option. Best way to repair a cracked camera lens on iphone. Cracked busted camera lens iphone, ipad, ipod forums at. Bought iphone x right before christmas, and found a crack on the rear camera glass last night. I saw a youtube video for an iphone 7 where they heated it up, removed the. Growing number of iphone x users report easily cracking camera lens. The iphone x is made of glass, which means its more likely to crack after. Why is the iphone 7s sapphire camera lens easier to scratch than other sapphire crystalbased consumer products. Thankfully the glass by the lens wasnt affected so the camera still works fine, but im very disappointed as ive never even dropped it. My was bought on a thursday and instantly put into a case and had a glass screen protector fitted, by the end of the weekend my lens had a crack in it and then the next day a complete hole around the lens. Oct 04, 2016 apple has been using sapphire on its iphone camera lenses for a few years now since the launch of the iphone 5s, but it might not be as scratch resistant as youd expect. I was looking at my phone today and noticed the back camera lens is either badly scratched or cracked. All the articles criticising apple s protruding lens were racing through my head, and i couldnt help but feel that had it been my iphone 5, i would have gotten away with just a bit of cosmetic damage rather than a cracked camera lens.
For the past few months, apple support forum is seeing an increased number of reports about cracked camera lens from iphone x users. May 24, 2018 apple uses a sapphire cover to protect the camera sensor on its newer iphones, including the iphone x. As discussed previously on forbes, the durability of the iphone 7. Currently it doesnt appear to affect picture quality at this point it just annoys me every time i look at it. May 24, 2018 for the past few months, apple support forum is seeing an increased number of reports about cracked camera lens from iphone x users. Get the best deals on cell phone lens screens for apple iphone 4 when you shop the largest online selection at. I have the same problem, the lens cover on my iphone 7 has broken this has been in a protective case since purchasing and also has a tempered glass screen protector on it, no scratches or marks on the phone and has not been dropped just been on to apple support who have advised taking it into store, i will let you know what they say but will not be happy if i need to pay for this. The phone has been used with cover all the time and no drop or accident. Growing number of iphone x users report easily cracking. Dec 06, 2016 a broken iphone 7 or 7 plus screen isnt the end of the world. May 24, 2018 apple support forums and reddit threads are flooded with complaints from iphone x users who say that the camera lens has cracked on its own. Most of the complaints revolve around the fact that apple is refusing to fix their devices under warranty and instead charge the users for a full replacement of the iphone x. The apple support app has updated, smarter features and a bold new look. According to apples tech specs for the iphone x, the rear camera lens cover is made from sapphire crystal, the same material that apple has been using in its rear camera lenses since the.
For a smoother repair process, back up your iphone before service. How to replace iphone x 10 cracked main camera glass lens stepby step. When your iphone 11 pro max needs anything from a screen repair to a battery replacement, cpr has the parts, tools, and experience to get the job done right quickly and hasslefree. Cold weather cracked iphone x camera lens apple community. All the articles criticising apples protruding lens were racing through my head, and i couldnt help but feel that had it been my iphone 5, i would have gotten away with just a bit of cosmetic damage rather than a cracked camera lens. How to repair a cracked camera lens apple community. Despite how durable the apple watch is advertised to be, the super strength sapphire display screen is breakable. In the video, the devices camera lens is shown attracting scratch marks at a level six on the mohs scale of hardness. What to do with a broken iphone 7 or 7 plus screen cnet.
The iphone 11 pro max has a super retina xdr display screen measuring in at 6. Dropped my phone and it landed perfectly on the asphalt right on its back and cracked the rear camera lens glass. Apple has been using sapphire on its iphone camera lenses for a few years now since the launch of the iphone 5s, but it might not be as scratch resistant as youd expect. Apple iphone x owners are complaining about the lens on their iphone x cracking and scratching easily, as well as the cost to fix the problem. Over the last few months, a growing number of iphone x users have taken to apples support forums and reddit to complain of cracked camera. In this instructional video fixapplenow tech will show a step by step replacement of an iphone x camera lens. I contacted apple support and they said it cracked due to the magnetmetal plate in the phone case. As stated in the title, this iphone has a cracked camera lens, a hairline crack is visible. Not sure when it happened but i was wondering is this something the store repairs. As discussed previously on forbes, the durability of the iphone 7 camera lens. How to replace iphone x 10 cracked main camera glass lens.
Please send me links or any suggestion about what to buy to replace a cracked glass or lens for my iphone 4s. Apples premium iphone x is the most expensive iphone to date, so its only fitting that it comes with optically stabilized dual rear cameras, impressively highquality video capture and a gorgeous display. Feb 18 2018 bought iphone x right before christmas and found a crack on the rear camera glass last night the phone has been used with cover all the time and no drop or accident went to apple store this morning and was told to pay 50% of the retail price to have it fixed. Apple offers a oneyear limited warranty on all iphones upon purchase. If the cracks in your screen are minimal and purely cosmetic, you may want to put off repairs until theyre actually problematic. May 24, 2018 if youre among the iphone x users who want to protect its rear camera from being cracked, it is recommended to apply a thirdparty lens protector on top of the glass panel or pick a case that has. Apple s iphone 7 camera lens uses pure sapphire despite test. The only option through apple would be a warranty replacement at a cost. With a few addon lenses, the camera in your pocket becomes more versatile, capturing wider. However, it seems that it is not as protective as corning glass, that is present even in midrange android phones. Plus the sapphire glass on the lens is supposed to be extra strong. It was when i noticed the crack on the iphone s protruding lens my stomach hit the floor. How to fix scratched or cracked apple watch screen blog. Cracked busted camera lens iphone, ipad, ipod forums.
The apple watch sapphire display is advertised as unbreakable, so what do you do when you notice your apple watch is scratched or cracked. Jan 03, 2017 if your iphone 7 is still under warranty, or you live next to an apple store, it might be in your best interest to see what their repair price would be before attempting this yourself. If your phone is still under warranty, check with apple first to see if they will help. This last week has seen a rising number of reports of the back camera lens cracking on the iphone x, and apples suggestion for repair is to have the. The iphone has a great smartphone camera but it could be better. The phone was purchased in december and i put a nice thick case and screen protecter since day one. A broken iphone 7 or 7 plus screen isnt the end of the world.
Both the front and back of the phone are made with precisionmilled glass, making it the most robust glass on any smartphone. Support communities iphone iphone hardware announcement. The apple store said the only way is to replace the entire phone. If your iphone 7 is still under warranty, or you live next to an apple store, it might be in your best interest to see what their repair price would be before attempting this yourself. The lens is glued to the phone by very strong glue. Compatible apple iphone xr screen lens glass replacement kit, front outer lens glass screen with tools kit and adhesive compatible apple iphone xr 6. Cell phone lens screens for apple iphone 4 for sale ebay. I am also facing the same problem my lens is also cracked.
Original iphone xr screen replacement, front outer lens glass. It doesnt affect the camera performance but will this part become available at some point. I just noticed the crack today and i went straight to apple store to fix it after setting an appointment. You just dropped your iphone and the screen is broken. Over the last few months, a number of iphone x owners have taken to apples support forums and reddit to complain about the camera lens on their handset cracking easily. This last week has seen a rising number of reports of the back camera lens cracking on the iphone x. Apple issues a statement regarding sapphire protection on. New iphone x flaw reveals apples massive problem forbes. The sapphire lens is harder than the regular gorilla glass that apple uses for the display and the rear panel of the device, but it is more prone to shattering when dropped. The lens cover keeps your camera protected but if it is cracked then you could be at risk of damaging your rear camera. Same thing happened to my iphone 7 plus broken rear camera glass, went to the apple store the guy mentioned that i might have to replace. Repair your lens cover and get back to taking crystal clear pictures and videos as well as keeping your camera protected. Apple takes pride in the fact the iphone xs camera lenscover is made from sapphire crystal. Worse, these users complain that apple is refusing to fix their device under warranty and instead wants them to pay the full device replacement cost.
Best bet here would be bring it to your apple store for them to diagnose what happened, and give options. Some iphone x owners are experiencing camera lens cracks they. May 24, 2018 apple iphone x owners are complaining about the lens on their iphone x cracking and scratching easily, as well as the cost to fix the problem. Get the best deals on cell phone lens screens for apple iphone 4 when you shop the largest. If you own the apple iphone 11 pro max, having a reliable iphone 11 pro max repair service that you can count on definitely provides peace of mind. I have couple idea on ebay, this one xplosionproof front lcd lens glass screen replace iphone 4 4s protector white or this one 12 color replacement touch screen digitizer glass lens for apple iphone 4 4g 4s im not so sure, my phone is fully factional and it has only. Compatible apple iphone x screen lens glass replacement kit, front outer lens glass screen with tools kit and adhesive compatible apple iphone x 5. Original iphone xr screen replacement, front outer lens. Apple support forums and reddit threads are flooded with complaints from iphone x users who say that the camera lens has cracked on its own.
This is the realistic price from the manufacturer of the device. Apple has been using this since the launch of iphone 6. In this article, ill explain what to do when your iphone screen is cracked and walk you through the different repair options. May 05, 2015 it was when i noticed the crack on the iphones protruding lens my stomach hit the floor. The lens is not repairable at any apple authorized repair center or apple retail. May 23, 2018 over the last few months, a growing number of iphone x users have taken to apples support forums and reddit to complain of cracked camera lenses. How to fix iphone 7 cracked camera lens iphone 7 plus too. May 24, 2018 iphone x camera lenses cracking, users say and apple is charging big bucks to fix. How to replace iphone x 10 cracked main camera glass lens stepbystep. When your iphone screen is shattered, it can be difficult to figure out what you should do, which repair option is best, or if you should even repair it at all.
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