Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          30 minutes            

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  • Front Camera
  • 5 steps

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Step 1

              Reset Camera App               
  • At the beginning reset the Camera app.
  • To reset the camera app go to “Settings”, “Apps”, “Camera”
  • Select “Storage”, then “Clear cache” and “Clear data”.
  • Now “Force stop” the app and test the camera.

At the beginning reset the Camera app.

To reset the camera app go to “Settings”, “Apps”, “Camera”

Select “Storage”, then “Clear cache” and “Clear data”.

Now “Force stop” the app and test the camera.

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Step 2

              Factory reset               
  • Now it’s time to do Factory reset.
  • backup data
  • Go to “Settings”, “General management”, “Factory data reset”, “Reset” and follow the instruction.
  • Try if camera works

Now it’s time to do Factory reset.

backup data

Go to “Settings”, “General management”, “Factory data reset”, “Reset” and follow the instruction.

Try if camera works

Step 3

              Battery cover and Middle frame removal               
  • Use hot air to warm the device.
  • Use Suction cup and plastic tools to separate the battery cover.

Use hot air to warm the device.

Use Suction cup and plastic tools to separate the battery cover.

Step 4

              Middle frame removal               
  • Remove the SIM Tray.
  • Use plastic tool to remove the middle frame.

Remove the SIM Tray.

Use plastic tool to remove the middle frame.

Step 5

              Front camera replacement               
  • Disconnect the battery.
  • Replace the front camera.

Disconnect the battery.

Replace the front camera.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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