Of course, they made it harder to do so. It is a shitty company. Had Insta360 Go, X2, X3, and I was even dumb enough to buy Ace pro. Really bad products.
I just removed the lense from my X3 by tapping it with a metal tool to crack the scratched lense. It came out easily once cracked without damaging the inner lense. There is an O-Ring underneath the outer lense and it obviously just snaps in place since there is no glue. I am awaiting the new lense. I have seen videos and they do just snap into place. Just be careful when removing the pieces so that you don't lose the O-Ring underneath.
@@richardmaxwell5371 I'm not sure you'll be able to just push in a new lens on a X3. The lens on the X3 is held down by a metal threaded ring, in which you push the lens in, and then thread the ring together with the lens back to the camera. And to do that you definitely have to remove the cover from the side of the camera you are working on. Still, if you were able to find a way around that, it would be great to see it 👍
@@rubenvor I have watched videos of it being pushed back in and clicked in place. They wanted to take them back out to glue them which is not necessary and they couldn't anyway. They wouldn't come back out without breaking them. There was no metal ring when I took the old lense out and I took it out from the front. I cracked the lense and took the pieces out being careful not to damage the lense underneath which is probably why the O-Ring was still in place. I didn't pry it out like people on many of the videos did which seemed to damage the area around the lense. My camera has not been marred in any way and is perfect. Just have to get the new lense in which will be here on Wednesday. I won't glue it in place since it was not glued originally and I took it out very carefully. There was no metal ring.
@@richardmaxwell5371 That sounds great! Please let me know how that goes once you receive the new lens, as I have to replace one on my X3 too. BTW, the ring I'm talking about is threaded, it only comes out by opening the camera case and unthreatening it out or cutting it. The new lens should come with a new ring too.
I can imagine the sense of satisfaction when it all worked. I was taking some 360 footage in a stone quarry and yeah you can guess what happened...i will give this a go as like your board says..."whats the worse thing that can happen" right :)
Good job dude im shit with diy stuff as well. The fact that you did it yourself is great. Felt super accomplished when i out a new air intake on my car without taking it to a shop
A good tip from me, try to keep the music at a lower level than your voice. It's very annoying to keep turning the volum up to hear what you say, and in the next secound, turning it down because of the loud music.
Not sure if this will work on the One RS! On the X2 it just popped in but I've added a touch of Sikaflex since my dumb hands slipped and I took out that bit of a notch. Just be careful with any super-glue kinda stuff as it will oxidise and leave oil-like rainbow residue on both inside and outside of the lens.
@ dammit. I’m wondering if maybe an x3 screen would work? I feel like I have seen the screen replacements for the x3s or a for parts x3 that’s cheap. Cus the x4 for just parts is still kinda pricey imo for a just parts lot. My x4 has a tiny crack on the corner. Good thing it’s just cosmetic I’m gona put a tempered glass on it and I have a rabbit cage now but I would love to possibly replace it myself. I got it from someone so I’m not sure if i360 would repair that for me
@@EbikesBros their repairs are pricey too, part of the business model I guess? If it's just cosmetic then it's fine - tempered glass sounds like the perfect solution!
There’s also an option of ungluing the whole cover, which seems to work too… I’m not sure if this was the best way to deal with this but certainly worked. Apart from the drill slipping a bit and shaving off the collar. Not a biggie though :)
I’ve no idea bud, sorry, the 1in version has a totally different lens system. Again, sucks they’ve not done it as a twist on… sorry to hear that you’ve got an issue with yours :(
After me taking that edge off... it's a bid doggy 😂 Since making that vid I've managed to take it off (it was just snuggly in) and add some sikaflex glue, had in the water and it seems to be working fine but I can't guarantee anyone else's will too. One thing to mention is that to avoid any 'superglue' kind of glues (like Gorilla) as they will leave oxidation (if that's the right word) on the inside and outside of the lens and lens cap.
It got stuck on but I’ve used a touch of sikaflex on the bit I broke off. Just don’t use any of the super glue kind of stuff as it will leave a layer of residue on the inside and outside of the lens when it evaporates.
The real question is why they didn't just make it removable. Turn 180 degrees and lift a flap that locks in place kind of setup. Even their own sticky lenses completely suck....
This method will NOT work on the X3. The lens is attached differently. FYI 👈
Of course, they made it harder to do so. It is a shitty company. Had Insta360 Go, X2, X3, and I was even dumb enough to buy Ace pro. Really bad products.
I just removed the lense from my X3 by tapping it with a metal tool to crack the scratched lense. It came out easily once cracked without damaging the inner lense. There is an O-Ring underneath the outer lense and it obviously just snaps in place since there is no glue. I am awaiting the new lense. I have seen videos and they do just snap into place. Just be careful when removing the pieces so that you don't lose the O-Ring underneath.
@@richardmaxwell5371 I'm not sure you'll be able to just push in a new lens on a X3. The lens on the X3 is held down by a metal threaded ring, in which you push the lens in, and then thread the ring together with the lens back to the camera. And to do that you definitely have to remove the cover from the side of the camera you are working on.
Still, if you were able to find a way around that, it would be great to see it 👍
@@rubenvor I have watched videos of it being pushed back in and clicked in place. They wanted to take them back out to glue them which is not necessary and they couldn't anyway. They wouldn't come back out without breaking them. There was no metal ring when I took the old lense out and I took it out from the front. I cracked the lense and took the pieces out being careful not to damage the lense underneath which is probably why the O-Ring was still in place. I didn't pry it out like people on many of the videos did which seemed to damage the area around the lense. My camera has not been marred in any way and is perfect. Just have to get the new lense in which will be here on Wednesday. I won't glue it in place since it was not glued originally and I took it out very carefully. There was no metal ring.
@@richardmaxwell5371 That sounds great! Please let me know how that goes once you receive the new lens, as I have to replace one on my X3 too.
BTW, the ring I'm talking about is threaded, it only comes out by opening the camera case and unthreatening it out or cutting it. The new lens should come with a new ring too.
I can imagine the sense of satisfaction when it all worked. I was taking some 360 footage in a stone quarry and yeah you can guess what happened...i will give this a go as like your board says..."whats the worse thing that can happen" right :)
Just make a small dent in the glass first so the drill has something to latch onto. And good luck 😁
Good job dude im shit with diy stuff as well. The fact that you did it yourself is great. Felt super accomplished when i out a new air intake on my car without taking it to a shop
Haha thanks! I’m getting better at doing stuff myself - Chat GDP for work around car is epic by the way :)
Don't drill through it. Use a spring loaded center punch. That's what I used to swap out my Gopro MAX /360 lenses.
Ah sick! Just googled this, defo gonna use it next time :) I felt a bit savage drilling it to be fair 😂
Thanks for share this solution. May I ask what type of glue you used? Thanks!
@@silva4428 just added a dab of sikaflex
best video on this, short and to the point.
Glad it was helpful!
So basically we just need to but a new one! Lol
Basically that was their strategy 😂
A good tip from me, try to keep the music at a lower level than your voice. It's very annoying to keep turning the volum up to hear what you say, and in the next secound, turning it down because of the loud music.
Yeah I've noticed after posting that levels were a tad too high on the drilling bits.
have you had any fogging issues?
Nope, just don't use any Super Glue kind of glues as they will leave residue on both the lens and the sensor.
Hi I have the One RS what did you use to stick the new lens in place please?
Not sure if this will work on the One RS! On the X2 it just popped in but I've added a touch of Sikaflex since my dumb hands slipped and I took out that bit of a notch. Just be careful with any super-glue kinda stuff as it will oxidise and leave oil-like rainbow residue on both inside and outside of the lens.
I want to ask if the lens size is the same as the Mijia Sphere 360
No idea, sorry dude :/
Does anyone know where to get a replacement lens for the touchscreen lcd on the x4 :(
Ah damn! Don’t think there is :(
@ dammit. I’m wondering if maybe an x3 screen would work? I feel like I have seen the screen replacements for the x3s or a for parts x3 that’s cheap. Cus the x4 for just parts is still kinda pricey imo for a just parts lot. My x4 has a tiny crack on the corner. Good thing it’s just cosmetic I’m gona put a tempered glass on it and I have a rabbit cage now but I would love to possibly replace it myself. I got it from someone so I’m not sure if i360 would repair that for me
@@EbikesBros their repairs are pricey too, part of the business model I guess? If it's just cosmetic then it's fine - tempered glass sounds like the perfect solution!
@@JakeOski true it’s just cosmetic so I should leave it. Idk why I had a paranoia of that crack growing bigger lol
@@EbikesBros dude, I've wrecked so many cameras I've got totally desensitised 😂
I’m so scared 😭 your video was the only video that I seen that works
There’s also an option of ungluing the whole cover, which seems to work too… I’m not sure if this was the best way to deal with this but certainly worked. Apart from the drill slipping a bit and shaving off the collar. Not a biggie though :)
Hey there one question, is this also able to do on the one inch version?
Looking forward to hearing from you
Etienne
I’ve no idea bud, sorry, the 1in version has a totally different lens system. Again, sucks they’ve not done it as a twist on… sorry to hear that you’ve got an issue with yours :(
Did you end up fixing your 1 inch lens? If so, any tips on removal? Thanks!
Im assuming its no longer water proof after this right??
After me taking that edge off... it's a bid doggy 😂 Since making that vid I've managed to take it off (it was just snuggly in) and add some sikaflex glue, had in the water and it seems to be working fine but I can't guarantee anyone else's will too. One thing to mention is that to avoid any 'superglue' kind of glues (like Gorilla) as they will leave oxidation (if that's the right word) on the inside and outside of the lens and lens cap.
@@JakeOski thanks 🙏
No worries dude! It sucks we have to do this stuff instead of just screwing them on...
The X3 has an O-Ring under the lense outside the inner lense
When putting the new lens in, does it clip in or glue in? How does it stay in place?
It got stuck on but I’ve used a touch of sikaflex on the bit I broke off. Just don’t use any of the super glue kind of stuff as it will leave a layer of residue on the inside and outside of the lens when it evaporates.
On my X3 it just clips in place. There is an O-Ring underneath to seal it. No glue involved.
Ty tho !! I really appreciate the help
The real question is why they didn't just make it removable. Turn 180 degrees and lift a flap that locks in place kind of setup.
Even their own sticky lenses completely suck....
Yes mate, completely agree 👍🏻