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Happened to me too. Amazon has replacements for like $4-$8, just look up your phone model and camera glass replacement. And make sure to get one with the adhesive.

Edit: It looks like you have an S8 so I found these quick. Both have prime, the first comes with some tools and is $8, the second is just the glass/adhesive for $7

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074FWD5DP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_P0smBbS68KQ48

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ND45W4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_I0smBbA7TKWJF

Nope! Check this out. https://imgur.com/gallery/fOOIrkS

I bought a replacement off of Amazon. Here’s the same one for the iPhone 7/8. (It doesn’t matter if you have a 7 or 8 since they’re the same). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Q9W8GX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c5TjCb4D9DHBK

It took me about an hour, it’ll probably take you less time since you only have one lens. Just be careful of the camera, try not to touch it and don’t expose it to heat.

Apple will quote you $300 for a repair, this will cost you about $10 and an hour if your time. The only problem is you can’t guarantee it’s waterproof. (It most likely is, but not 100%).

It's actually very easy to replace, the phone comes apart very easily for complete access from the inside to push out any glass. Clean the area very thoroughly so the adhesive can stick well.

https://www.amazon.com/Unifix-Replacement-F800L-H910-Toolkit/dp/B06Y3JGZM6/

Good news for you is the OP6 isn't water resistant so doing it yourself will not destroy ay key feature!

The back glass is not hard to get off but if you you fear breaking it you can get one on Amazon for just over $15 and is has new adhesive so it will secury stick. The only thing you need to ensure is you get an real battery and not some cheap knock off battery!

I replaced my battery and was the best decision I've made for this phone. I get over 7 to 8hra SOT still. It's super easy to replace. Good chance you will crack the back case getting to it but is a cheap replacement.

Order them both for lest than $36 total.

Battery I bought

Back case I bought

Looks like Amazon has them. $5.99 I just searched “Google Pixel 2 camera lens” Alovexiong 2PCS For HTC Google Pixel 2 XL Replacement Back Rear Camera Glass Lens Cover + Adhesive Fix Repair Parts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C58CTN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7fcwBb1CT2TKB

If only the lens that covers the camera is damaged, it can be repaired from outside, without disassembling the phone. Hit up your local semi-professional gsm guy. Mine shattered it into smaller pieces under a magnifying glass, removed the shards with a tweezer, and used a replacement from amazon. Costs about 40$. If they glue it well and thin, no one will notice.

Source: had similar problem myself, went through the warranty process without issue, and got a brand new phone

https://www.amazon.com/oGoDeal-Replacement-Compatible-Original-Adhesive/dp/B077Q9W8GX/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539205948&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=iphone+7+back+camera+glass&dpPl=1&dpID=41yTR813PKL&ref=p...

A quick and simple amazon search...

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https://www.amazon.com/Alovexiong-Camera-Adhesive-Replacement-Compatible/dp/B07C58CTN2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2JJG6TFUM70V3&keywords=pixel+2xl+camera+glass+replacement&qid=1556289951&s=gateway&sprefix=pixel+2+xl+camera%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3

Yeah it is, but by sticking a metal sticker like this at the back and using a magnetic charger like this it works. It's not Samsung's fast wireless charging but it's convenient

I have one of these on my Pixel 6 Pro https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09MDX8TPB Sinjimoru Ring Magnetic Plate for MagSafe Stickers, Slim Magnetic Plate for MagSafe Charger & MagSafe Accessories for All Smartphones & iPhone 12/13 and 14 Series. M-Plate White

Works very well except that the adhesive not made for glass so I had to superglue it and the leakage looks slightly janky - function over form though and I use a magsafe popsocket 95% of the time anyway.

There are no cases that I found. The material of the back of the phone prevents the adhesive to properly stick. Get a skin and stick a ring onto that, it should hold. That is what I did for my fold 3.

For the fold 4 I haven't gotten a skin but I got a pack of metal rings that came with this adhesive patch that helps the metal ring stick to surfaces that it normally would have a strong hold on. The end result is ugly but it works: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDY421H/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_BJXCYK8EXMA0GS2XJYZJ_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Is this one not a real one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDY421H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

An example would be helpful

I bought a fantom x wallet, which I like, but I want to be able to attach it to the back of a magsafe case. I bought this sticker: https://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Universal-Smartphones-Compatible-Accessories/dp/B09MDY421H/ref=sr\_1\_3?crid=19MVM8TXHKVJT&keywords=magsafe+wallet+sticker&qid=1663285974&sprefix=magsafe+wallet+sticke%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3

but the magnets seem to be facing the wrong way. I won't attach to the outside of the case. It only attaches where the phone should be. Has anybody attached one of these magnetic stickers to anything succesfully?

Used these stickers because they were flush enough to have less lift than the laptop's feet, while having the nub at the end of the ring to keep whatever is stuck to the magnet in the correct orientation.

Edges are not sharp at all and it feels/looks like a finished product rather than a ring of magnets. It is actually a magnet, not just steel like some of the others. I can stick my phone to the side of my fridge or tool box but with this case it is just a tad heavy to trust it on smooth surfaces. With a thin case I stuck my phone to things all the time and trusted it.

I use a magnetic mount in my rig (lifted 4runner) without issue and also have a popsocket mag mount for those rare times I feel that I need it.

The phone will not wireless charge on my OG Pixel stand but will charge the other two generic 3rd party stands I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MDY421H/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• Magnet Sticker #1
• Magnet Sticker #2

Do not that these magnet stickers do add a bit of thickness so your MagSafe Wallet will not sit right up against your case.

Yes, I do look for magsafe, which like you said is very few. This case tho is MagSafe. With other cases, I've slapped this on https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDY421H/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_NV3PVZT6QTZZNBGQ0AP0

Magsafe magnetic sticker.

try this Sinjimoru ring. I was going to use it on the bare naked phone, but I decided to get a Spigen thin fit green color and it sticks on well and hasn't come off so far. it does have magnets so it isn't just a metal ring so there might be some interference with the S-pen, so far with my case there isn't any interference at all or if there is its very minimal. it also comes with a sticky pad that isn't at all thick that helps with adhesion to glass, etched glass I think, and then on the sticker itself you put the ring on it. haven't tested yet since I decided to put it on the case but I think it should work. also if you have any mag safe accessory attached then there will be interference with the S-Pen. just remove the accessory if you need to use the pen. also it will detect the pen as unpaired/lost if you reboot with an accessory. just remove the accessory and it should detect the pen again.

Replacement Glass

I got this one. It was pretty easy to do.

So, as for the strap case, I fucking love this case. Like by far my favorite case. Love the silicone. Love the strap. Only down side is I can’t add MagSafe or anything to it.

The clear kickstand eh. Just a normal clear case. Kickstand is super study and nice.

Then the leather. Very tight fit. Buttons feel like metal and are very tactile. Very comfy case overall.

I added a MagSafe sticker to that case.

Sinjimoru Universal Magnet Sticker for All Smartphones & iPhone Series, Strong Magnetic Stickers Compatible with MagSafe Accessories and Qi Wireless Charger. M-Plate Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDY421H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Z90NZTGB0RSH925D6J0J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I mainly use a MagSafe pop wallet on my iPhone 13 pro max. So it’s a nice touch.

On the clear I added my oh snap 2.0. Mainly because it’s a phone grip and a MagSafe magnet.

Sinjimoru Universal Magnet... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDX8TPB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I got this sticker instead. Using other MagSafe accessories with it, mostly the MagSafe Pop Socket wallet. Works great

Sinjimoru Universal Magnet Sticker for All Smartphones & iPhone Series, Strong Magnetic Stickers Compatible with MagSafe Accessories and Qi Wireless Charger. M-Plate White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDX8TPB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_S2A6BZQYR4YQ01ACMETC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I got mine off Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDX8TPB/

This is the one I bought and it works very well, but there are others you can buy. I just know this one was advertised to work with Samsung phones at least.

Sinjimoru Magsafe Sticker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDY421H/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_X0MJV4ZQGMTRQ3085GWQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Sinjimoru Magsafe Wallet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FT6DBCH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_9TFF0SRR8PBH2H2BJEAB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I have not experienced any issues with the 6 pro while using these items. My cards also function normally as well. I use wireless charging also without any issues.

Sinjimoru Universal Magnet Sticker for All Smartphones & iPhone Series, Strong Magnetic Stickers Compatible with MagSafe Accessories and Qi Wireless Charger. M-Plate Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDY421H/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_BQ9T3KGESBVN9134TTZC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I have butter hands and have dropped my phone twice. THIS cover is an exact replacement. And it's super easy to replace. If you are at all considering getting a battery now would be the time to change it if you're taking your back cover off the battery is right there. I also got my battery from ifixit.com which is also a direct replacement and it works just as good as the factory battery.

Ifixit battery is legit and it is very easy to change. If not careful the back glass panel may crack when removing it so I suggest just buying a new panel and it will come with all the tools needed to take it off which means you have all the tools to change the battery aside from the very small philps/slotted screw driver for the battery plug.

Seriously easy job to do.

Cover I just bought

IFixit repair link

Super easy fix, I've replaced mine 3 times now.

Edit: Here's the last one I ordered. Comes with all you need to remove the old one. All you need is a hair dryer to heat up the glue to pull it off.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08285SJMJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I had this EXACT same issue with the lense flare after getting my glass back (including camera lens glass) replaced at a local repair shop for cheap. I took it back to them and they tried to say it was normal and I lived with it for a while. Fast forward a few months later, I cracked my camera lens and installed the following from Amazon. Crystal clear night and day difference, no light orb or shafts any longer.

My kit also came with 2 replacements and after the first attempt, my pictures had the same lens flare issues. After further inspection, I realized a little bit of oil from my finger had rubbed off on the back. Uninstalled it, wiped down with rubbing alcohol and after a very careful reinstall, all is golden.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZDMVQN/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_wDD1Eb1HKTAJ8

I replaced the camera glass on mine for $6 from Amazon. I followed this YouTube video as a general guide, but I did not need to use any heat to remove the broken glass. I don't expect my phone to be waterproof anymore, but the replacement glass works well.

You may be able to find the broken glass and remove it from the camera module, or blow it out with compressed air.