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[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtadak:
I literally just noticed it today. I also only went 2 days without the case. I thought there was a small piece of packing plastic on it. ?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Dumb question, but is it possible some of you are scratching lens when you have cleaned it with certain materials? For example, a napkin...

It reminds me of that coated feeling when you rub the readable side of a CD. I tried cleaning a game once with a paper towel and it gave it a million scratches which made it unreadable. It's possible this film is just as sensitive?

I have yet to clean my lens with anything but my finger
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] echto:
This surprises me. Mine has scratches as well.This must have happened before I put a case on my phone, and when I sat the phone on a surface with the camera side facing down. One of the scratches goes across one of the lenses. Bummer.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] wschom:
I have some scratches on mine also. I don't notice a difference in my photos though. Does anyone see any defects in their photos due to the scratches?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Well, I ordered a tempered glass screen protector for the camera lens that's on the reddit thread. I haven't had any scratches but might as well prevent them... found one out of NJ so I won't have to wait for China post at least

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222470351901

UPDATE: Now I'm not sure if the seller includes the camera lens or not so I would not order. Still waiting to hear back.

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Yeah I was wondering how obvious they are. I figured I may have scratches I couldn't see, but no... I don't have anything like that on mine.

I actually thought the phone had a protector on the lens. I tried picking at it a few days ago to remove and then realized there was nothing there. It doesn't feel like straight glass.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gh05tly:
I work in a US Cellular store and EVERY one we have sold, including mine, has scratches. I have had mine in a case for the 4 days I have owned it and never cleaned it with anything but the soft cloth I carry at all times for my glasses and cleaning phones. This is seriously an issue.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Wait, it came out of the box with scratches??? How else do you know all have been scratched? How many brought back theirs back? (out of how many sold?)

I'm reluctant to return a phone over a scratching issue. However, I am more concerned about a camera lens cracking issue reappearing on the G6. If this was their "solution" to the V20 lens cracking, then it's not a very good one imo...

Off topic, Samsung and LG are pretty much our only options with T-mobile in terms of Android flagships atm... this is what happens when there's no competition I guess
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] gzuzlivz:
The Ebay link you provided says nothing about including protectors for the camera lens. Are you sure it is included? Ready to pull the trigger and order one but want to make sure it is included first.

Thanks...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
It's in the picture underneath the fingerprint sensor but you can ask and make sure. I figured it was the same because it's the same as the product on the Nillkin website.

Edit: Product link: Nillkin H+ Pro http://nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=&id=6798&page=1

Link to all their G6 protection products to see the different ones they have...

http://nillkin.com/english/product.asp?bid=1355&mid=2&sid=0&tid=0
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
For those of you with scratches, which color is your G6?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Obscure Reference:
Kind of looks like the protector for the camera lenses isn't glass but plastic?

Their product page says "camera sticker".

But then again. The english on their site isn't the best overall so keep us posted. :)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] chief2842:
Just looked at mines and it has scratches. Crazy thing is I've had mines in a case since the day I got it.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] echto:
Mine is black.

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I can ordered this one and it fits perfect! Very impressed with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N...g_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GC7XGD0BYPRBZPDRV6DZ

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I didn't have a camera lens cracking issue with my V20. I was always paranoid though, especially after reading an article about the lens breaking after being dropped one foot on carpet.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] echto:
There aren't too many IP68 rated phones, yet. Also, T-Mobile offers the biggest bang for the buck. Two lines with unlimited talk, text, data, 10 gigs of tethered data, unlimited texting on some Airlines ( I fly Alaska Air - maybe United Airlines can beat that. Wait, that airline beats anything. ), 1 hour free data on some Airlines ( again Alaska Air ) for $100 with taxes included when using auto pay.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] PolarisX:
It's true, I get 4 lines for 150 unlimited with 14GB of tethering each. Jump on Demand on all lines.

As an update, since polishing I still have zero scratches.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] echto:
Yes, 14 gigs of tethered data. I forgot that T-Mobile upped it.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Does that have the camera lens cover though? (not the circles, the one that covers the whole piece).

It doesn't matter if it's tempered or not, I just wanted some kind of coverage. If it's not tempered, I'll buy one when it becomes available in the US.

I'm curious if the color matters because seems like all the pictures of the scratched G6's appear to be all black. :confused: I'm using Ice Platinum.

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We're grandfathered on Select Choice.

Plan is $90.00 for unlimited phone, text and UNLIMITED LTE data for 2 lines (i.e. no cap)... includes 5GB of hotspot on each line. I use it for work, but never go over. They've upped it in the past. It used to be 3GB per line. Even the employees are jealous of what we pay.

It's because we kept the original unlimited code on our lines from back when we had a G1/MT3G with the $20/mo unlimited preferred loyalty data add-on. We kept it all those years and they honored it when they redid all the grandfathered packages. We've been with T-mobile nearly 15 years...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] echto:
Ouch. Auto correct fail again. I meant to say "I ordered" not "I can ordered".

No, this one does not cover the front camera lens.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Can anyone confirm the Ice Platinum G6 is getting scratched as well?

You're misunderstanding. We are talking about coverage for the rear lens. Nillkin makes a tempered glass for the front of the phone, but it also comes with a sized to fit cover for the rear lens glass itself. When I looked I couldn't find anything locally. Other people were mentioning Nillkin in the reddit thread(s) so I ordered one from Ebay.

I'll mention the quality of it when it comes in :) Whether it is a matte or tempered glass for the rear camera or not.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] echto:
Ah... Ok
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Sorry for the confusion :)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
It looks like you can order the Nillkin tempered glass with lens screen protector from the maker:

http://nillkin.org/smartphones-acce...ssories/lg-g6-accessories/nillkin-lg-g6-h-pro

I had to pull up the product page again. The seller doesn't think it includes the lens cover, but I asked him to make sure since that model he is using (and his own picture) does certainly include the lens. Will find out when it gets here if it's a knock-off and if it is, will reorder from the Nillkin website

Still no scratches on my Ice P!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] wschom:
Mine is black.

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I found a simple way to remove the coating. The product is called polywatch. I got it from Amazon. It only took a few minutes using my finger to remove the coating. I think the pictures are actually better now.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MicroMod777:
Yep, my G6 had scratches too. Was one of the first things I notices. Thank God I returned it. Imagine how bad it would be in a few months.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lg3FTW:
I got this case off Amazon. Really to thin for my liking the raised edge doesn't protect the front enough as I set my phone face down often out of habit.but it does protect the camera very well. Wish more cases would follow in it's for steps sorry crappy pick just heading to work and it was on nightstand
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
I have a new Platinum only a few days old and have at least one scratch on each lens. I don't have a case and don't slide it across the table. So I guess this issue is for real.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtadak:
Ya the stupid coating over the lens is just unbelievable. I got scratches from virtually nothing. It was destroying my photos (see attached) but I took my dremel with the buff attachment and a little polish and boom crystal clear pics again. Totally ridiculous that I had to do that but I'm keeping the phone now
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyfox99:
On week 3 with the phone, case on it since day 1. No scratches, platinum edition. I tried putting a plastic screen protector over lens and phone went ape **** during phone calls.

Gonna try a different way.

Would this coating y'all are removing have anything to do with the water resistance rating, per chance?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
The coating was destroying your pictures or the scratches?...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtadak:
The coating was coming off so half the lens had it IDK but when you hold it in the right light you can see it looks like it had a smudge or something on it. If that coating has anything to do with the waterproofing (which I highly doubt because it's literally only on the glass) it's the biggest flaw I've seen on a phone in a long time. I want to say the coating almost looked dirty but it didn't clean off. Once I buffed it, it was clear again.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Will find out in a bit if my phone acts as nutty with my lens cover. They sent my screen protector + lens cover by some weird DHL <--> USPS express service. I love Ebay. /sarcasm The seller didn't even know his own product comes with a lens cover until I sent him the product page from Nillkin.. we'll see though if the kit actually has the lens cover. If it comes out well, I'll post it here :) Otherwise, will have to reorder from Nillkin and wait for China post...

Mine still has 0 scratches. Am using Ice Platinum that has been cased since day 1.

Was your lens cover specific to the G6 or you used some other general kit?... I'm guessing it interferes with the fingerprint sensor?

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Your coating came off on it's own?? Hey, no need to buff... just wait a few weeks? :D I legitimately thought mine had a lens protector that came with it. I wouldn't be surprised if the coating interferes with the sensor because it does look like it has a slight smokey color to it. I just wish we knew the reason they made this particular "design" choice...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyfox99:
It was a screen protector for the LG5 I cut by hand to fit. It actually caused extreme feedback from the earpiece during phone calls. Seriously. Don't know how or why but it caused distortion of the earpiece during phone calls. If you see my other thread I started, I ended up exchanging the phone thinking it was defective, come to fond out that's what it was. A thin strip covering the lens of the camera.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Snowleopard86:
To be clear - the material covering the flash (the piece in the middle) is plastic. I might be being OCD about this but when I saw hairline scratches on this I immediately returned my device. I was led to believe the entire back was glass, which is not the case.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Got my Nillkin H+Pro screen protector kit. It came with the lens protector (as it should!) :)

It covers the lens. Not much else to say.

Fun facts:

1) It is not tempered glass, but I kinda figured that would be the case

2) The kit comes with two lens protectors.

3) There is a hole in the middle for the flash.

4) Kit comes with a very nice (and shiny) tempered glass screen protector for the front screen but that's besides the point... :p

5) The English instructions are about as awful as you'd expect but I "adsorbed" it

The lens cover itself I scratched a bit when installing to get the adhesive off, but better than permanent scratches. The other one is scratch free. With it being in a recessed case though I don't imagine the scratching of the protector will be an issue. I don't notice a difference in photos. The camera glass on my phone is like new though I did manage over the course of 20+ days to create one very thin scratch over a lens. It is nearly impossible to find with a light as I have to chase for it so I can't imagine it would have any effect on photos... irregardless, this is a good solution I think to stop scratches and I get a screen protector out of it so woo. Which I wouldn't have bought anyway since I am good with my stuff, so who knows, it may save me more $$$ in the long run :p
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
One of the first things I did when I got my lens protector on is test phone calls (including speakerphone). Thanks for the warning! :good:
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] tclev6:
RE:
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Well I only just installed it yesterday. But no I can make phone calls with speaker/none speaker, Bluetooth... no interference if that is what you are asking... was on a phone call last night for a few hours and this morning, with/without speaker phone. No issues. This is the best proper phone I've had in a good long time. I may actually make more phone calls now :D

I'm not sure what G5 post you are talking about. I'm assuming you're talking about this post where he put a G5 screen protector on his G6.:

His thread:

https://xdaforums.com/search.php?searchid=435497010

Use your own judgement
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] easye55:
I just got my G6 in black a few days ago. It has been in a case the entire time and I have the same scratches others have mentioned. On mine it looks like a lot of very, very fine scratches that looks almost hazy. I'll try the suggestions others have mentioned. So it's actually a coating that needs to be taken off? Or is it more of a clear coat that has very fine scratches?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rinzler:
Hmmm I was thinking about the glass repair epoxy that is used to repair windshields....think it will work on this glass cover?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] easye55:
I guess it depends on whether it is glass or plastic. Someone earlier in this thread mentioned that polwatch got rid of the scratches. Looked at polywatch and it works on plastic only. I just ordered some and will let u know if it works.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vicious Von:
What kinda case is that? I like it

?????
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jmar72:
Yes. I bought a g6 and I noticed on the lens there were a bunch of scratches after having it a week even though I had a screen protector on it. So I wound up returning the phone and the new phone also got scratches within two days even though I had a screen protector the second I got it. It seems as though my finger even leaves a scratch, which should never happen. I love the phone but hate this lens issue. I dont wanna buy a big bezeled phone. I dont want a Samsung. I wish someone from lg would clarify the issue. Is there a film on the lens, is it defective? Is it a coating?

All I know is with the first phone that scratches amd it affected the low light pics. They had really bad flares so it does impact the phone. I have owned many phone and I have never experienced this before?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
If you look back at the thread you'll see that it is a coating and other people polished it off with a Dremal tool.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jmar72:
I ised the meguiars compound like the person on this thread suggested and it worked. I just used a microfiber cloth and it cames off. At first I crapped myself because it looked discolored like a haze or something. I just kept reapplilying the compound and slowly but surely it cleared up. I will test the camera noe for all conditions to make sure that it works correctly. I'm still nervous about what the tint did for the lens???
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] wschom:
Polywatch works to remove the coating without hurting the glass. I have done this as I posted earlier on. Very little effort is required to remove the coating.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] easye55:
Glad to hear it is a coating. I was concerned it was a plastic cover that was being fixed by the Polywatch and was worried that the scratches would just reappear.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] PolarisX:
Here is a how to I wrote later on, for anyone needing more help.

https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg6/comments/64h13y/how_to_fix_camera_scratches/
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gh05tly:
Black

Mine is black
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
LG G6 Prism case by Ringke :) It doesn't fit as well as I'd like along the sides, but with a tempered glass screen protector, I'm not terribly concerned

https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Conte...d=1492893547&sr=8-3&keywords=LG+G6+Prism+case
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vicious Von:
I just wish I bought the black one

?????
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] N8daniel:
Mine is platinum/silver and I have the same crappy scratches. They're numerous and terrible and I can't use the camera at all at night without hazy starybursts all over. I'm going to buy the polish and hope for the best.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] maruichan:
Hey since you are a plat user... if you can answer the OP in this thread, it may provide some intel. It would be much appreciated: https://xdaforums.com/lg-g6/help/polls-camera-lens-scratches-color-g6-t3594259
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jmar72:
I used your method for removing the scratches and it worked. I was was also nervous about the purpose of the coating and if it would affect the camera if was removed. I can tell you that I rested every type of scenario and the lens is fine. No more scratches and no more flares. You will notice like the htc 10 if the lg g6 gets dirty it will blur, and flens flare in low light pics.

There has to be more people experiencing this issue? Who would want to spend 640 for a phone and not have a great camera? What is lg going to do to address this issue?

Is there a polish we should use after using the compound?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] easye55:
I'm thinking, like others have said, that it is a batch of phones that they mistakenly didn't take the coating off the lens during manufacturing/assembly.

I haven't (and wouldn't) put any other polish on the lens since the fix. I think it finally looks the way it's supposed to!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] axhng:
Second this. Noticed hairline marks on mine, so used polywatch and my fingertips to rub the coating off. Quick tip, use masking tap to protect the surrounding glass. I initially did that, and used a cotton swab, but it didn't work as well so i took it off and used my finger. Bad move.

There is some sort of oleophobic coating on the back glass panel too. so for mine the coating was removed surrounding the camera lens. On the bright side, it's not visible unless the area is wet, and my camera lens is now perfectly clear again. Not going to bother removing the rest of the coating on the back panel since it'll likely wear out naturally over use.

This is while rubbing the coating off. the left side is cleared, and you can see the middle bit where the coating is.

[IMG="lg g6 camera lens"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9NKyvzX4uVc/WQQmDabHMfI/AAAAAAAA-10/4K09UDoGdW0zrmCqFb880dRvTiDsgMJoQCL0B/h3456/2017-04-28.jpg[/IMG]

Final result

[IMG="g6 camera lens scratch"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VZ7K2KpI5PA/WQQmPIDHs9I/AAAAAAAA-1s/35kvWYYtUrkPAemm6TDfnZSh4WiEb_DQQCL0B/h3456/2017-04-28.jpg[/IMG]
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] PolarisX:
I did not no.

It should not be aggressive enough to do anything to glass, just the coating.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
I finally got motivated to drag out my Black n Decker version of the Dremel Tool and buffed the camera lens. Obviously there is a coating on it. I got it off and it looks good. now for a nice sunny day to test it out outdoors. Hopefully it takes care of the haze i see in some pictures. I noticed in pics without HDR the sky has a haze over trees and stuff. makes the trees look hazy. but with HDR it's not as noticable. I seen it in reviews as well. Not sure what causes it. it's similar to a hazy or oily lens. Btw i used the red compound or polish that comes with the Dremel bit kits.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] rcklss1:
Can confirm the same here polywatch took maybe 5 minutes with a soft cotton washcloth and it was gone.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] bsider:
Hey guys, I wonder why no one mentioned this yet - there was an absolutely the same issue on G2. The coating on the camera scratched with time and then all photos became blurry. Getting rid of the coating helps, but photos become worse as that anti-glare coating is present there for a reason. It's the worst thing ever that LG still haven't done anything regarding this issue, especially given that it's been more than 4 years since G2's release. What a shame!

I was thinking about buying this phone, but after I read this news - I'm staying away from it and recommend everyone doing the same.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] rcklss1:
Having no issues with glare here... Been using it in the sun all day yesterday while visiting the falls. If that is indeed an anti-glare coating I don't see how it could "get worse" over time. If the coating isn't there it isn't there and should be apparent immediately.

Not saying your wrong just saying I see no issues with the coating gone and neither has anyone else in the last 8 pages
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] skyfox99:
I believe the coating is for finger prints. Doubtful it would have any effect on camera lenses glare.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anarchist77:
I've never had a single camera/lens issue with any LG phone to date.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] thewilkster:
That sounds like specialist work. I don't think I'd trust myself!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] rcklss1:
You can do it with a washcloth and the polywatch no tools needed​
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
It's not that bad. I've been using one since 8th grade back in the 90's.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] A'kila:
I tried the polywatch myself and it's a real pain in the ass, people saying 5 minutes with washcloth, idk how but that doesn't work with mine. I got some off, now it just really looks terrible and my polywatch bottle is almost empty :P so yeah, is there another way to rub the coating off ? Because it looks quite awful now :-/
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] PolarisX:
Read the rest of the how to in the first post. I didn't endorse the Polywatch method, also with abrasives sometimes less is more.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] A'kila:
I read the guide but don't have any tools or whatsoever to do what you did, I tried putting some more on the lens, managed to rub off a bit more of it but it's still quite a mess :-/
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] PolarisX:
Go get the abrasive I used in my post instead of the Polywatch. Maybe its not aggressive enough on yours.

Option 2 - Stop and wait until you can get your hands on the right stuff.