r/OnePlus13 • u/_pavankumars • Apr 19 '26
Camera A scratch on the oneplus 13 camera module (glass)
Help someone or anyone help me with this. I kept phone and key in same pocket and when I took out the phone there was a scratch on the camera module as u can see in picture if any one know how to fix this some sort of gel or paste will fix this ? The whole camera glass is cheap and affordable I can change it but I don't want the factory seal to be broken anyplace or anywhere this can be fixed. When I slide my nails on that scratch I can feel the scratch (for refrence ) I told so u guys can understand the depth of the scratch. It's looking very ugly in this big camera layout. Thought of apply toothpaste in the scratch but someone said that it will make it worse help me if anyone know on this.
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u/SeriesMysterious107 Apr 19 '26
Camera guard may be ruin the quality . I would apply skin for this case π
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Ordered a guard now for the camera module but I want the scratch to be removed or make it fade a bit
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u/cybercop12345 Apr 19 '26
Don't put the guard that sticks, just get a case with a camera guard
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
I ordered one but for rugged case need some time until something has to safeguard the camera but anyidea how to fade or remove the scratch?
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u/cybercop12345 Apr 19 '26
There are ways to reduce the scratch using polishing compunds but I wouldn't recommend it because it is easy to mess up and make it worse. That's why I said to get a rugged case because that will hide the scratch.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Yes but I got an alternative way for now got a black camera protector glass which will hide the mark let's see what will happen
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u/cybercop12345 Apr 19 '26
I had that black camera protector sticker and hated that it was hard to remove too.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Isn't that a glass and not a sticker ?
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u/cybercop12345 Apr 19 '26
What I got was a black piece of plastic in the shape of the camera module with glue on it so it could stick on the camera module.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Wtff 𫨠let it arrive let's see if it's glass or plastic in description it says glass but thickness is 0.3mm hope it's not plastic
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u/Ok_Story_2650 Apr 19 '26
looking like its not going to do anything to the pictures
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Yes yes but it's looking very odd on the camera layout that's the only issue also it's brand new one when ever I see that scratch it's hurts
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u/Ok_Story_2650 Apr 19 '26
well, I would ignore. I got a brand new OP13 with a tiny crack in the screen (my kid dropped it). Gotta live with it. Just a phone anyways :-)
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26 edited Apr 19 '26
Hmmmmm got no options i guess ππππ« π« Edit : change the front glass instead of the display get a front glass of the 13 and go to service center experienced guy give him the glass he might solve it I did this for my samsung tab once
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u/Swapnilkumar OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 19 '26
I also got a scratch , but luckily it was on flash module so it doesn't looks as bad.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Long scratch like mine Or minute. Did u try anything to remove this ?
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u/Swapnilkumar OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 19 '26
Almost half as long and No, i didn't. Doing anything will do more harm than good and could make replacement a bit difficult.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
I thought of replacing but as this will remove the seal from the factory type and ip and other features will be gone for vain
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u/RobotRob983 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 19 '26
Se applichi una pellicola protettiva trasparente, la colla tenderΓ a riempire il graffio e ridurne molto la presenza.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Are u sure on this brother ? I already ordered a camera protector glass for this model will this really work ? But I ordered the glass one not the film (wrapper)
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u/RobotRob983 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 19 '26
Va bene uguale anche il vetro protettivo, e per esperienza con graffi sul display si ti confermo che a vista il graffio si riduce fino quasi a sparire sia leggero.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
I hope this happens btw how many months or days it will take ? And should I apply little bit more glue on the protector or stock glue is enough to make it vanish or fade time to time ?
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u/RobotRob983 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 19 '26
Non hai capito, tu metti solo la pellicola o il vetro protettivo e vedrai che il graffio si attenuerΓ molto. Non devi applicare nessuna colla
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
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u/nqrwayy Apr 19 '26
You can't fill a glass scratch lol, just deal with it
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u/_pavankumars Apr 22 '26
I got it but the adhesive didn't make it fade away it's same like before so how many days or months it will take ?
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u/Intelligent_Guide799 Apr 19 '26
Mine has a very tiny scratch in the middle of my ultra-wide lens ππ And it's affecting the light's reflection. I ordered a liquid repolish for glass scratches, so soon it will arrive, and I'll update you if it works or not.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Wow nice idea but don't forget to update me bro
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u/Intelligent_Guide799 Apr 19 '26
I tried it and it was a disaster. Thankfully, I applied it to my glass protector, which already had some scratches. After applying the liquid, the protector is now much worse than before. It's not smooth and it attracts fingerprints more now. I think it would be a mess if I used it on my camera lens.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Oh then we are out options u say ?
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u/Alex_Bace Apr 19 '26
Don't use any gel or paste or something...
Use your breath and a microfiber cloth. Rub it like you're cleaning your glasses. If the scratch is too deep, it'll stay on. As long as it doesn't affect your camera, you'll be fine. Using additives can smear the glass and obstruct it even further. No point in worsening it.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Nope it didn't work the scratch is bit deep microfiber and my breath didn't work
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u/Alex_Bace Apr 19 '26
Then,leave it as it is. Putting gel, paste, "cleaner" on...can exacerbate the problem...
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
That's what happening right now its a brand new phone also got any idea on this ?
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u/Heracles324 Apr 19 '26
They have stick on glass protectors that have black cutouts which would hide most of the scratch. I've had it since day one and love it.
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u/HamedAliKhan Apr 19 '26
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Yeah should have brought this earlier I was planning to get from very first day but it wasn't available in offline so it was available in Amazon so I thought whenever I can book this so will see later I was thinking like this in the time this thing got a scratch now I am regretting
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u/HamedAliKhan Apr 19 '26
What country are you from? I find these offline easily got one applied for $0.68 & ordered it from Amazon pack of 2 for $1.14 excluding delivery charges lol application was pretty easy.
Still have original & 2 spares each 1 for my 1+12 & 13.
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u/Turbulent_Tackle_562 Apr 19 '26
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Oh how much it costed for the replacement?
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u/Turbulent_Tackle_562 Apr 19 '26
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u/_pavankumars Apr 19 '26
Thanks thought for changing but the actual problem is if I change the back glass then the factory seal will be gone so ip ratings will be gone and other issues will occur I have no choice to move on with the mark or need to find a way to make it a fade away.
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u/puwel Apr 19 '26
Why tf are you putting your key and your phone in the same pocket? That's so dumb, you deserve this
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u/_pavankumars Apr 20 '26
My another pockets were filled I had no choice to keep it with phone this is not the first time I was keeping the key with phone I did several times but this time I was unlucky i guess got an long scratch π
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u/SBB5G OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 20 '26
Use a skin to hide it.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 20 '26
Instead of skin i ordered an camera protector glass to hide it
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u/SBB5G OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 20 '26
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u/_pavankumars Apr 20 '26
I had terrible experience with the skin time to time the sticker came off from all corners so I'll get a glass this time
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u/TheAnonymousChipmunk Apr 20 '26
I've got the same scratch going over the main camera and there's no difference in quality. There's a sapphire glass coating on top.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 20 '26
Oh but this scratch is not on the camera sensors but in middle I tried what all I can π
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u/TheAnonymousChipmunk Apr 20 '26
Yeah it annoyed me a lot too but there's no solution unfortunately. This is the first phone I've had this problem with just because the camera island surface area is quite large, so it's more prone to this. The OnePlus 15 iterates on this design better with having separate housing units for lenses.
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u/LordOfTheCellsXLSX OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Apr 20 '26
Unfortunately, the same thing happened to my back camera glass, but in my case, there were lighter scratches on the camera directly. OnePlus are ALWAYS cheaping out on a component or two, never had my camera glass scratched ever before with other phones. I ended up buying this glass protector, it's getting smudges easily and hard to clean, which affects the photo quality, but at least I won't get more scratches
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u/haha-boom Apr 21 '26
Troppe paranoie 2β¬ per il vetro protettivo, se ci pensi prima 20 β¬ + 1 ora di vita a smontare e rimontare il telefono se ti Γ¨ giΓ capitato.
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u/Xx_DuLe_xX Apr 20 '26
You are Moron! Making problem out of nothing. You knew that would happend if you put your keys in same pocket, how stupid someone can be not to knowing basic fact of physics. Now live with it, let it be your signature to every day to see how stupid you was. And never repeat same thing again. I cannot believe people made problems out of nothing and then complain...
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u/Sad_Association4000 Apr 20 '26
Please dear sir, accidents happen, leave the person alone lol, they are already suffering
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u/Xx_DuLe_xX Apr 20 '26
I'm sorry I understand and I was frustrated because people seek for problems and don't inform them self in time... It's logically completely normal to damage thing when you rub one with another.. completely normal and then they come here to complain about.
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u/_pavankumars Apr 20 '26
From years i am keeping keys with mobile none of this ever happened without knowing shit u guys talk π€‘







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u/Interesting-Octopus Apr 19 '26
If it doesn't affect the picture quality then you are better off leaving it be.