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[One (M7) General] dpeddi:
My story:

Since I had purple tint issue I bought a replacement on ebay from "beautyzz2009 | 321503 | 98.7%" (UltraPixel Rear Back Side Outer Camera Repair Fix Part fo... (131254388805)) on 11/10/14. I paid 9.99€ + 1.99€. Price seems to me good.

Camera arrived.

My m7 seems to be manufactured on May 11, 2013 so it should be one of the early device...

I had to find some spare time to get my device open.. I get really a lot of difficult.. after some retry I managed to open it. I've used some guitar pick and finally I've used an old credit card as someone suggested on internet.

Since my device was glued it was difficult to open it and I've damaged a little the white plastic frame.

I mounted the camera but I had same issue like my old one. So ebay seller seems to resold used camera replaced by HTC :(

I left my device opened and finally as you suggested me I ordered http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6564554331.html

Camera arrived in about 2 weeks. Package labeled as gift and without customs duty. Camera was in oem package, just a little plastic bag, with protective plastic over the lens.

I've installed it the same day and it worked perfectly.

Regards
[One (M7) General] Crake:
Can you please tell me if your HTC M7 is Single Sim or Dual Sim??
[One (M7) General] dpeddi:
Single sim
[One (M7) General] Crake:
Thanks for your quick answer but my problem remains. I have the Dual Sim version with the purple ink problem, and there is no manual to open the phone, or the certain of that camera fits on it...
[One (M7) General] Skllz:
You can see the disassembly guide here.. its in russian but its good...

/watch?v=ajfQHjY4JOU (cant post links)

From what im seeing here... the camera looks the same... i also changed mine (single sim) yesterday and its working perfectly now... :laugh:

if you need any help just ask.. im PT btw..
[One (M7) General] Slagathor01:
Quick question, I just attempted this and now the touch screen isn't working, can someone tell me what cables control this??

I double checked the connections, but would like to know which ones to focus on....

EDIT:

Got it....:D

EDIT 2.0:

The fix didnt work, but I figured it wouldnt, it was so bad, purple haze in full light..

Ordered This from Ebay

EDIT 2.1:

Here's the numbers on the camera I received. Working great so far....

http://i.imgur.com/tgS5pgX.jpg
[One (M7) General] Sirhcchris:
HI all,

I had to replace my screen. I had a dead digitizer on the top centimetre or so of the screen. Decided to replace the battery and try this while it was apart.

I didn't get complete success but when the phone is cool I can get normal photos in low light. This is a vast improvement over the past when everything was purple but bright light photos. Thanks for the tip!

I also found that applying steady light pressure to the various glued parts slowly separated then with no damage. The plastic pry tool and a guitar pick was all I used to open the case. Just work in the pick or pry tool enough to apply pressure then leave it for a few seconds, then work it in a little more. The glue will give slowly but you will break it if you go fast.

I replaced the full front panel so I transferred all of the parts and new battery to the new front assembly. Thanks to everyone who offered video links, they helped a lot.

Now I have a black front/silver back phone that is in factory condition. Blew my mind when the thing booted up!

Now if I could solve the noise cancel issue I'd have a like new phone.

Chris
[One (M7) General] dwang:
htc is a total joke. I sent my phone into htc to fix the purple tint issue under warranty. It took about a month for them to "repair" it. I got my phone back today, not only was the purple tint not fixed, the camera doesn't even turn on anymore.

Now I have to send it back in again and wait another month.

Pathetic..
[One (M7) General] Sirhcchris:
I agree completely, $350 for them to fix the camera and screen digitizer In my case. I paid like $30 and the tint is gone unless of heavy use.

Htc were the best quality phones on the go a few years back. My old desire is still indestructible. The old quality just isn't there anymore. I've had 4 htc's, when this phone dies I'm moving on.
[One (M7) General] Skanob:
The final update and nail on the coffin:

I have confirmed that my fix for the camera module has PERMANENTLY FIXED the two M7s that I have applied the fix to since the date of the OP (July 2014).

"But wait!", you say, "why didn't it fix my camera on my phone? You're a load of bull!"

The answer for that is in post #110. READ. THE. DAMN. THING.

Prior of you doing the fix to your phone, your camera module has already been permanently damaged and there is no other way for you to fix this but to replace it

WITH A NON-DAMAGED CAMERA MODULE, OR OMNIVISION

.

Let us all be clear of that!

I am lucky that I have done (thought of) this fix before getting the camera module stuffed up.

How did I know that it has fixed it permanently?

I have recorded a video in 720p (on the 3rd of May, 2015, think what it is) from one of the phones (GPe converted, official Lollipop ROM using Google Camera, same phone that I've used on the proof video on OP) that I've got the fix applied for a whopping 1 hour and 15 minutes NON-STOP! The phone heated up alright to a staggering 53 degrees Celsius (as the phone indicates). I was surprised at this stage that the phone hasn't turned itself off automatically thermally, which the phone has on. I did see a small amount of purple tint haze when I tried stopping the recording then opened the camera app again. I immediately turned it off to cool it down. Waited approx. 30 mins to turn it on. Tried it and voila, no purple tint haze. Having to encounter this, I now have a peace of mind that I wouldn't have the issue again, and very confident that it has fixed the thermal handling of the camera module.

Having to rant and vent this out, I DO NOT WANT TO SEE (hoping for humanity) anyone posting saying that this didn't work, instead, post or say that YOUR CAMERA MODULE HAS ALREADY BEEN PERMANENTLY DAMAGED prior to applying the fix!
[One (M7) General] phone_dude:
I posted this in the other pink tint camera thread but I'll post it again here :)

After some testing and trial and errors, I found this was the best way to place the copper tape. I had an extra defective a camera and reused it's copper.

The purple tint issue is definitely heat and hardware related. Basically in order to fix it you'll need to get a new camera and route the heat away (if you get a cinesensor module) or pick up the newer upgraded omnivision module. This mod won't work if you already have existing purple camera tint issues. Meaning you switch to the camera app for the first time and the screen is already purple. This usually means that the camera's sensor is already damaged and needs to be replaced.
[One (M7) General] Skanob:
That's almost exactly the same about what I mentioned in the OP, the copper tape roll.
[One (M7) General] newmesis:
if you bought a computer State Mall get the camera and replace it with my camera work?
[One (M7) General] newmesis:
You say that the camera uses other m7 shabby work?
[One (M7) General] PeeHoo:
I had one job and other phone but after I quitted that job this came relevant again. I found one service store who changed battery & camera module for 69 €. I think it was reasonable price for knowing that they did their work (with work warranty). Now it's working like it should be!!
[One (M7) General] PeeHoo:
Sorry to say but I disagree. At least for me independent repair store just replace camera module I bought earlier and now camera working just fine.

I am not saying that it is every time like this but for me at least...

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[One (M7) General] teapa:
Hi guys, i am following this thread i will replace my camera soon by my self and i have an idea to put some thermal paste on the camera chip add on top a small square made of aluminium sheet (beer can ) thermal paste again and vrap it in coper foil.

Please some opinions about the idea.
[One (M7) General] spinoza23:
I bought this module and changed it, but problem is still not solved.... change the motherboard and it works well with both modules.... :mad:
[One (M7) General] cyrusct82:
you are both right

Sometimes in rare cases purple tint is not solved by changing only the camera module. Sometimes motherboard needs to be changed because it gets damaged too.
[One (M7) General] c5satellite2:
Extremely rare that the mainboard needs to be replaced. The way he stated it is very misleading and could confuse others.

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[One (M7) General] denseye:
hello

did someone successfully fixed the purple tint by camera replacement

on a 802W

?

if yes, can you tell which camera module you bought ?

thanks a lot
[One (M7) General] zalazdev:
Thank you very much.

I am grateful that they have posted this!

As fulfills the tools, I'll get to work.
[One (M7) General] c5satellite2:
Get the OV camera and you should be good. The ST cameras are the ones with the problem.

This is the correct OV part for M7:

http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-rear-facing-camera.html

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[One (M7) General] teapa:
Hey, i replaced on two different htc m7 camera module (omnivision) on one of the phone went great everything on an other one (volume switch not working :() and camera working good except that is having a black fade point on camera view only, i removed the back cover same thing.., i blow the camera with compressed air same thing what can be done? Sry for my English :D
[One (M7) General] Will972:
I've fixed mine by replacing the camera from Aliexpress. I've also check a new housing gold to get a new design of my One :).. now it's like the phone is fresh out the box ??
[One (M7) General] Jack E:
I've replaced my camera module with the Omnivision model, no more purple photos! - BUT, now I'm receiving slow charging warnings after reassembly. Anyone else encountered this problem?
[One (M7) General] alomex21:
Check the flex cable from the usb port that is aligned to the port
[One (M7) General] Jack E:
I've checked that now, no luck :/ Also my computer doesn't recognise the phone as plugged in (no data over the usb).

edit: I've noticed one of the pins on the flex has been damaged -_- replacement ordered!
[One (M7) General] c5satellite2:
Might be a smudge on the inside of the lens or on the camera module itself.
[One (M7) General] mtripcev:
i try with with thermal paste, but no luck. now i am waiting for new camera.

do i need glue for assembly ?
[One (M7) General] Will972:
Only if u take off the top and bottom cover of the speaker. ... Be carefull on reassembly for the vibrator.. i had a bad experience with the vibrator.. sometimes it keep vibrate constantly .. so i've desassembl the device again and then the issue was gone.
[One (M7) General] CheeChaChong:
Aluminum tape?

Can I use aluminum tape instead of copper tape? I can't find copper tape in my area...
[One (M7) General] Mugenchamploo16:
Can i use cpu thermal paste instead copper tape?a good thermal paste works fine in my cpu
[One (M7) General] tsvet:
Could anyone confirm if these are good enough camera modules to replace a damaged one for HTC One M7.

http://tinyurl.com/pr2d34v

http://tinyurl.com/nlomqc9

Thanks!
[One (M7) General] shal3a:
i can't fix the pink color in the camera of my htc on m7 :(
[One (M7) General] MKOJOA:
It worked for me:):p:(:cool:
[One (M7) General] Crake:
Where did you buy your module?
[One (M7) General] SlamberGamer:
i dont understand 1 thing if u wraped the copper infront of the ic doest it will shorted the other component there??
[One (M7) General] dingdong3000:
Does anyone know where i can get the new camera module in Hong Kong?
[One (M7) General] naughty6t9:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=61365264

I have posted a link earlier.. it works amazing.
[One (M7) General] dingdong3000:
Issue is they don't post to Hong Kong nor do etradesupply- even though they are shipped from Hong Kong lol
[One (M7) General] naughty6t9:
Y don't u go and buy locally from the store
[One (M7) General] dingdong3000:
I don't know which store in Hong Kong that sell this type of camera for M7 and a lot of them more likely to fix IPhones
[One (M7) General] papinho:
Hello guys.

I've just replaced my pink camera with a new one and I'm happy to say it fixed the problem. :D You can see the photo. The new camera module is Y1446B1.0 ordered from Ebay. Actually, the whole repair thing was not difficult at all. I used guitar picks and with no scratch to the covers.

The only problem is that there is a gap between the upper front panel (with the speaker) in the middle and the back panel. The board with the camera module is pushing up from the inside, I opened the phone three times, removed the camera... I can't figure it out what's causing this. Everything is where it's supposed to be. Do you have this problem after you've opened the phone?

P.S. After reopening the phone several times to fix that gap (and I didn't) the vibration stopped working :) I'm waiting for new vibration motor :)
[One (M7) General] dingdong3000:
I've managed to find a store in HK that can replace the module + service for 450HKD which is about £40. Deal or No deal? I think it's actually not bad so will get them to do it for me :D
[One (M7) General] Gobeklis:
I recently bought I second-hand HTC One m7 and was checking out how it functions only to find it had this purple haze like mentioned in the OP. Now this is probably a stupid question, but I was wondering if; since I have a dead (I killed the LCD when replacing the digitizer) HTC desire 320, would I be able to replace the camera in my HTC one with that of the 320? The connector is probably different but I just wanna know you what you people think on the subject before I go breaking open the m7 and shoving in an incompatible camera....
[One (M7) General] lalombriz7:
I have an AT&T HTCOne M7 silver 32GB with this camera issue. I am looking for the camera module to replace the damaged one but all I get on eBay and Alibaba is compatibility for 801e/s/n 802t/w/d models. I am not able to find which kind of model my phone would be. I have a part number PN07120 but that's all. It seems those models denominations are for european and international versions..

I have seen other threads where some camera modules are discussed but I can't find confirmation for an AT&T model replacement camera.

Does anybody knows which module will fit better for my phone? I even called U.S. HTC product support and they are not able to determine the model..
[One (M7) General] sniper849:
I actually had this problem too. there is a small plastic piece that holds the upper left corner of the daughter board down it needs to be under then the upper case will close completely. i didn't notice it until my third time pulling the phone apart lol. I uploaded a picture from ETrade supply. the plastic piece is circled in red. i hope this helps. :good:
[One (M7) General] papinho:
Hello sniper849.

Thank you very much for the tip! :) I'm waiting for a new daughter board for replacement and once I get it I'll open it and see this plastic piece. :) Thank you for the image, too!

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Hi.

I don't think it is compatible, at least it looks very different. I would suggest to get a new Omnivision camera module but keep in mind it's Android 4.4.2+ compatible, that's what they say in the listings. I bought mine for £7.99 from Ebay. I was a little sceptic because there are 2-4 times more expensive modules (I guess they are just overpriced), but this one works perfectly.
[One (M7) General] Gobeklis:
on a more or less related note, I have noticed a very slight static sound when I turn the volume up full. It also doesn't seems to be as loud as they should be. Is it possible that when it fell off my desk it made a connection loose somewhere? If it is something else that would be far easier since I don't want to open up my phone if I don't have to. Cheers
[One (M7) General] atlantisu21:
Very nice gude. I just follow this steps and do fix.

Now I cant power on the phone, but charging works. Probably I didn't something...

Is there any another way how to turn a phone without the power button?
[One (M7) General] Dakeryas:
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[One (M7) General] Norrin_Radd:
Dear all

I plan to replace the camera on my HTC m7 with a new version OEM replacement .

https://zmc-mobile.de/Original-HTC-One-M7-801n-801e-Rueck-Back-Hintere-Hinten-Haupt-Camera-Kamera-Flex

Do i still have to apply this fix? The camera module came completely without any copper shileding, so i am asking myself if it is necessary with the update module at all?
[One (M7) General] kidjcris:
I hope theres a place here in philippines where in we can go and pay to fix our purple like what you do disassembling the phone is not easy like what you did on the video huhu i sufer in purple 3 months still counting i dont have warranty
[One (M7) General] solnoy:
agree with you :)
[One (M7) General] Skanob:
kabayan, you can send the phone to me. you just need to pay the postage.
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
Where do you get those tools?
[One (M7) General] Aleeksandar85:
I have a better video

http://youtu.be/9FkFq_puKeI
[One (M7) General] pogs24ever:
Wow! A pinoy! Nice!

Sent from mobile
[One (M7) General] Apoapo:
Hi, I think that it would be recommended to add some artic silver compound paste to the camera module after recovering it with the cooper tape.

Am I wrong?

Awaiting for the full tutorial!!

Thanks in advance!
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
This phone is actually quite easy to disassemble. I was able to do it with a few gift cards
[One (M7) General] s0kY:
I thought about that also. Now just a step by step tutorial and we are golden!
[One (M7) General] caragua:
Man I LOVE YOU!

Gonna try that once my uncle gives my phone back
[One (M7) General] naughty6t9:
How did u fix it back the case. Does it has some glue.. . Is it easy to remove camera and put copper tape. Looks like peanut for u man.
[One (M7) General] matekaneve:
I hope it's not a problem I ask a question here that is not relevant to the purple tint issue but the disassemble part. I got my camera module changed by htc so it's not an issue any more however the volume rocker seems quite loose and there is a small gap between the button and the case. If I remove only the volume button will I be able to put it back in without opening up the whole phone? I just want to try to put that button back properly, make it set in flat into the case without having any gaps. However I don't want to end up with no volume button... :) Is it flexible or easy to break? Is it easy to pick that button out of it's place? Thanks for the answer in advance.

edit: Right, I popped the volume rocker out. It was really easy. Replaced it, now it it looks better. It still has a tiny gap but not as big as it was before...
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
it's pretty easy to take out

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Where can I buy copper tape?
[One (M7) General] Martin Sonnek:
Hello,

so when it it's easy to open the phone, why not replace the camera unit? I saw some on eBay for about 20$...

The ov4688 is slightly better than the vd.

You can read here: http://www.google.de/imgres?imgurl...&sa=X&ei=k_bVU6LhNcTkOcXOgJAB&ved=0CCcQ9QEwBA

Mart
[One (M7) General] Skanob:
check out:
[One (M7) General] PeeHoo:
So omnivision - no purple problems? I just checked eBay and saw multiple camera modules. Could somebody check which is right one...plz?
[One (M7) General] Martin Sonnek:
Yes, that would be an easy solution, but I think nobody is sure how to say which is omivision... What we need are pictures of both modules. I will try to get some information.

Mart
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
I'm not sure if I would be buying the right module. But anyway I bought a module and it should be coming sometime this week. I'll see if there is any difference

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But first let's hope I got the right one.
[One (M7) General] PeeHoo:
Let's keep our fingers crossed... And let its know exact model & order if it is working. And tutorial for replacing module would be fine also :)
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
Unfortunately the camera module I bought still has the people tint issue. But my old camera was way worse and the purple would appear even in some decent lit scenes.

Anyway I think I will buy some copper tape and do as the OP says. Also just so some people know. If you plan on doing anything to the camera you have to remove the internals and that can be difficult. When you do it PROCEED WITH CAUTION! And watch a lot of disassembly videos. Also do not pull hard on flex cables and other cables. However some thing require a little force due to adhesive but before you pull anything apart make sure you have removed all screws some are hidden under tape. That's why its important to watch videos while you do it
[One (M7) General] PeeHoo:
Don't buy from here... They answered that there is exactly same problem...

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Yes, it is the same as your one. It is a common issue for the HTC One.

We are still trying to get a solution from HTC at the moment.

- hightechhk-com
[One (M7) General] Skanob:
S.. Urrhhmm.. T... E....Ahhhmm.. P... Ssssss...
[One (M7) General] Skanob:
First post..
[One (M7) General] haykweb:
Please give me the right link for buying OmniVision camera module.
[One (M7) General] PeeHoo:
I am really hoping the same...
[One (M7) General] luigi311:
Not sure if this will help anyone but this is the exact module they put on my Sprint HTC one m7 that I sent to HTC for repairs. http://www.ovt.com/products/sensor.php?id=130

If u want to see which module u have and are rooted u can see it in sys/android_camera/sensor just open the file as a text file and it will show u. The only problem would be where to purchase them as they are not sold to consumers. You can always try requesting a purchase to them directly and see what their response is
[One (M7) General] dushan90:
Anybody tried this?
[One (M7) General] tonglebeak:
I'll be trying this tonight. I already have the materials on tap, except the copper tape, but I'll figure something out or possibly substitute it for aluminum tape.
[One (M7) General] naughty6t9:
you can find copper tape on EbAY

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...pper+tape&_nkw=copper+tape&_sacat=0&_from=R40

just let us know the result.
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
I'm gonna try this when I get home on Monday. My copper tape just came in 2 days ago so I've get everything. I'll let everyone know how it goes when I'm done
[One (M7) General] naughty6t9:
Just post a pic from ur phone for us to c how much purple it is.. we will know that is it worth opening or not.. try to make video if possible..
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
I replaced my old camera because the purple had gotten so bad it would even appear during well lit scenes. The new module isn't that bad but it still has the purple tint. Here is a pic of the new one

And the old one before it got worse
[One (M7) General] Alaadragonfire:
This is with Copper tape or just new model ?
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
Its with the new module that I bought on eBay. I will try the copper tape fix when I get home tomorrow.
[One (M7) General] 3n3rg1c:
Sadly I was not able to fix. Dont know why:( :(
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
Someone bought this camera module on eBay and said that it doesn't have the purple tint. http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=171166536403
[One (M7) General] thiagodm:
It was me :) BTW I used the original copper tape over the new module.

this would be impossible in the past.
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
So you applied the fix to the new module?
[One (M7) General] thiagodm:
Yes and No. I transfered the original tape to the new camera module. I also tried the fix that transfer heat to screen, but the screen went darker on that contact area, so i removed it.
[One (M7) General] king_david43:
Oh I see. Because it doesn't come with any copper tape on it
[One (M7) General] thiagodm:
exactly!