Pixel out? - Galaxy Tab General

I have a pixel that's having a problem. You can't see it on lighter color screens but it's really obvious when watching darker movies. Has this happened to anyone else? Any advice?
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If it is a stuck pixel have you tried a pixel massage (or return it under warantee)
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return it for the 1.2ghz model

natious said:
return it for the 1.2ghz model
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that isnt going to be out for a few months

brilldoctor said:
that isnt going to be out for a few months
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I heard it'll be out next month.

I've got at least one dead pixel / stuck pixel. Difficult to spot - but now I know it's there I'm sure I'll see it all of the time. Bought in November I think. Only really visible when the background is dark.

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Dead Pixels

Anyone else have dead pixels on their Aria? I have about 5, should I go through the return process with Amazon, or contact HTC?
If you're still within the first 30 days contact amazon. It's easier to just get an exchange from them. If not then rma it with HTC.
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I called them today and without question they shipped me a replacement for tomorrow. Took me maybe 5 minutes total, I was very surprised at the great customer service considering it took me 2 weeks to get my phone originally.
I've got 7. I'm debating on returning it or not. I dont notice them unless I really look for them.
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What would a dead pixel look like? Probably a silly question but I've never had problems with my displays.
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thinkhope said:
What would a dead pixel look like? Probably a silly question but I've never had problems with my displays.
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If you display an all black image on the phone, you'll see spots that aren't black. Those are dead pixels, they never change color. Usually if you have a couple, they tend to spread, or at least that has been my experience when the phone is brand new.
bfinch said:
I've got 7. I'm debating on returning it or not. I dont notice them unless I really look for them.
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bogatyr said:
Anyone else have dead pixels on their Aria? I have about 5, should I go through the return process with Amazon, or contact HTC?
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Gheez, 5 and 7 pixels. That is a lot for a tiny screen!

Faded Spot On Screen?

So I've noticed recently that my screen on my CPO X has gotten a faded spot about an inch from the bottom of the screen. It hasn't reduced functionality or anything, it just... urks me, lol. Anyone else have this, and do you think Verizon might help me out? It makes the device significantly less attractive.
D: Also, only visible when the screen is on on a white page, but still.
Haven't over heated the phone once nor dropped it, running SetCPU at 1000 max 600 min.
Running on rooted stock, also.
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had this on my original and refurbished droid x, quite strange
Think I could get a new one if I ***** about problems with responsive problems? XD
I have this same problem in the same spot. Its really annoying lol
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*problems with responsiveness?
Sorry, typo. Anywho, yeah, very annoying. It's only my second Android device, too- I came from the HTC Eris. Probably no way I can fix it, either.
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You might as well talk to Verizon about it. There's nothing you could lose from that
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*problems with responsiveness?
Sorry, typo. Anywho, yeah, very annoying. It's only my second Android device, too- I came from the HTC Eris. Probably no way I can fix it, either.
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The screen works as it should, theres just a bright spot on white or light colored backgrounds.
I just traded my Incredible for the X. I really like this phone but this spot is driving me crazy! I wish I could fix it somehow.
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I may have just found your post on DroidForums about the same issue.
Did you ever contact Motorola, by chance?
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Same exact problem here. I talked to my guy at verizon and he saidd it for sure falls under a warranty replacement for a refurb phone. But it doesn't bug me enough yet to make me do that. I'll wait until my one year is almost up then replace it.
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I may have just found your post on DroidForums about the same issue.
Did you ever contact Motorola, by chance?
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Yes I did but I don't have the receipt, the guy I traded with said he will take care of it. Hopefully they'll replace it for me. Its not a huge deal but it gets on my nerves.
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I have what appears to be a dead pixel at the top right of my screen. It's a CPO and I received it this way. It has bugged the **** outta me since I got it. It was a replacement phone because the first one wouldn't stop rebooting. I think I'll call and complain as well, but I don't want my third X to have some other problem lol.
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Think I could get a new one if I ***** about problems with responsive problems? XD
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That's what I do and it seems to work.
Where exactly is the spot? Can you post a pic?
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Where exactly is the spot? Can you post a pic?
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About an inch from the bottom of the screen in the center. And I will try to get a picture as best I can.
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zwade01 said:
I have what appears to be a dead pixel at the top right of my screen. It's a CPO and I received it this way. It has bugged the **** outta me since I got it. It was a replacement phone because the first one wouldn't stop rebooting. I think I'll call and complain as well, but I don't want my third X to have some other problem lol.
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Try Jscreenfix, its free on the market, let it run for like 30 minutes... It fixed a dead pixel on my Droid 1.
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Will try, but I don't think its a dead pixel. It just looks like a half inch wide faded spot.
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Oh I was replying to zwade... Jscreenfix won't work on the spots
I'm sending mine out to Motorola soon.
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Was gonna say... good thing I'm not epileptic!
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Sorry, double post. Can't seem to get a picture of it... but by god it's there. <_<
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I hope they fix mine or give me a replacement.
I was playing with my friends new DX today and his screen looks so much better than mine for some reason, my screen looks really washed out and it has the ugly spot. Maybe by the time I get it back Gingerbread will be out
Are you gonna send yours in?
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Would you return it for one stuck green pixel?

Title says it all got one stuck in the center, green. Only super noticeable on shades of grey.
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Well if you're lazy like me then no. But if you feel like you've been conned out of your money then return it.
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sure... you paid a fair deal for the phone- if you're dissatisfied, then samsung/retailer should rectify it.
but it does sound like lots of hassle for a single pixel.
of course...especially when you will be noticing it, everytime when you look at it
i'd return it . im sure now you see and look at the dead pixel everytime you look at the screen as you have already spotted it.
Well, kind of how I feel guys.
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Just so that you don't regret do it
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eallan said:
Title says it all got one stuck in the center, green. Only super noticeable on shades of grey.
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Probably not, depends on how noticeable it was.
If everything else works fine, there is always the chance you'll return it and get something far more annoying.
It reminds me of friends who used to return monitors that had a bad pixel.
- Frank
Yes I definitely would. Not sure if they'll accept the return though because of just one dead pixel.
yeah im sure it will be fine with exchange to newset.
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Probably not, depends on how noticeable it was.
If everything else works fine, there is always the chance you'll return it and get something far more annoying.
It reminds me of friends who used to return monitors that had a bad pixel.
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I would return a monitor for one. I haven't had a dead pixel in a monitor in a very long time.
This one is pretty noticeable being in the center and all.
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I would definitely exchange it coz i know how annoying that one dead pixel is.. i had a iPhone like that and i took it to apple store and they exchanged it for me.
I would definitely return it.
You deserve a new and defect free screen when you have paid for a new device.
Definitely I would. You'll never forgive yourself if u don't do it
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Talking with the vendor, hoping they take care of me. They have a pretty awful policy on the books there though at 11 dead pixels for a return...
They're talking to the supplier, i will keep you posted.
Aren't there any apps that force colours to all the pixels which then, in turn, might unlock the green one?
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Just found 'Pixel Fixer V 2.0' and its free. Give it a go. You can't lose really.
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Exactly, there are methods of fixing dead pixels with a good chance of success. I would definitely google it and try them out (and maybe try to figure out which may be best for AMOLED screens).
Then, if nothing works and the dead pixel is in some annoying place I would ask for a replacement.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/dead-pixel-detect-and-fix/com.htc.chris.blackspotdetect
Even if you don't mind, say in the off chance you sell it later - and the buyer notices it and decides not to - you'll regret not getting a new phone.
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Just found 'Pixel Fixer V 2.0' and its free. Give it a go. You can't lose really.
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Thank you, I already tried that overnight to no avail (and then again several times for a few hours.)

Screen defect?

I just got galaxy s3 for t-mobile today and I just noticed like black streaks or dots on the screen when viewing a pure black background in a dark room with brightness on mid/low
Does anyone else have the same issue?
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I've read some stuff saying these black spots occur in all amoled displays. Apparently its one of the drawbacks of this tech.
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otariq said:
I've read some stuff saying these black spots occur in all amoled displays. Apparently its one of the drawbacks of this tech.
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Yup. It happens on my PS Vita as well.
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Got them here too
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It's normal just have to live with it or exchange and hope you get one with less of the black spots
"All this knowledge is giving me a major brainer!"
I have this too, once virgin mobile gets more in stock they're swapping it for a new one, hopefully its better!
I don't think I have any. I turned my brightness all the way up and put a black background on my phone and I don't see any. Is this rare for new phones and something that happens over time of using the device?
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I don't think I have any. I turned my brightness all the way up and put a black background on my phone and I don't see any. Is this rare for new phones and something that happens over time of using the device?
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No its not rare for phones with AMOLED screens. I dont think other displays do this, could be wrong
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browniegirl said:
No its not rare for phones with AMOLED screens. I dont think other displays do this, could be wrong
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So its either you have it or ya don't? Mine looks to have none right now.
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So its either you have it or ya don't? Mine looks to have none right now.
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Chances are you do but just cant see them. I know i only see mine while waiting for fb to load a photo.
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I found mine yesterday... I was kinda mad but realized I only saw it in a dark room with a black background so I feel better... I can't see it otherwise so ill live with it...
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Just go call Tmobile and tell them to send you a replacement.
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browniegirl said:
Chances are you do but just cant see them. I know i only see mine while waiting for fb to load a photo.
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Not even with FB pictures loading and what not with the brightness turned all the way up I see none. Maybe I just got lucky!
I got a huge one right where the camera is. It's only noticeable when in dark room black screen. It's about one cm. Called store said I'd have to wait to get it replaced cause they're out of them. Hopefully I get one with no or at least tiny ones :banghead:
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I have like three our four of them around 1mm in diameter, but like everybody said I only notice it at night or in a dark room with a black background. it's nothing that really bothers me because it's not just any black background but a specific one. I don't know what it is but I dont think it's much of an issue unless you're a perfectionist or have OCD. The only thing I care about is not having dead pixels. I had the vibrant before this for two years and the screen has no dead pixels or burning so I think Samsung can be trusted when it comes to the lifespan of the screens.
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I have like three our four of them around 1mm in diameter, but like everybody said I only notice it at night or in a dark room with a black background. it's nothing that really bothers me because it's not just any black background but a specific one. I don't know what it is but I dont think it's much of an issue unless you're a perfectionist or have OCD. The only thing I care about is not having dead pixels. I had the vibrant before this for two years and the screen has no dead pixels or burning so I think Samsung can be trusted when it comes to the lifespan of the screens.
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dang!!! I'd definitely be *****ing about it to Sprint! Good thing you're not a perfectionist like some of us
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Fwiw Mine show up on black screens with brightness all the way down
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It's normal. That what they do. They have been numerous threads on this already
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Dead pixel already !?

So I just noticed a dead pixel on the left middle hand side of my n7 while viewing a black picture should I take it back to office depo and get a new one or should I not worry about it , I have never had this problem before.
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Run a software.... Maybe it s a sleeping pixel...
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swisstourist said:
Run a software.... Maybe it s a sleeping pixel...
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I tried that even ran a dead pixel test and its small though that I hardly even notice it.
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fredy915 said:
I tried that even ran a dead pixel test and its small though that I hardly even notice it.
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If it's a problem to u then exchange it.
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3vo kid said:
If it's a problem to u then exchange it.
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Thinking that's what I might do better to be safe than sorry
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I got a single dead pixel, I personally don't care as I have to concentrate really hard too see it
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Harry GT-S5830 said:
I got a single dead pixel, I personally don't care as I have to concentrate really hard too see it
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The only thing that sucks about dead pixels is if u know u have them then u always tend to see them lol.
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The only thing that sucks about dead pixels is if u know u have them then u always tend to see them lol.
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That's my problem right there lol I know its there but its hardly noticeable
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Yeah, big props if you can deal with it. I've experienced my fair share of dead pixels and it's probably the worst thing ever. No matter the location, it draws the eye. Incredibly annoying. Wouldn't blame anyone for exchanging it.
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bleedblue said:
Yeah, big props if you can deal with it. I've experienced my fair share of dead pixels and it's probably the worst thing ever. No matter the location, it draws the eye. Incredibly annoying. Wouldn't blame anyone for exchanging it.
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Lol its only noticeable on a black picture other than that you can't see it , I'm just gunna. Keep it and see what happens
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Yeah man, guess I have had some bad ones. I had an Evo that was plagued by a couple issues, one being a dead pixel. It seemed to develop another rather quickly. Thankfully the last phone with any issues. My first N7 had one, found during a screen test. Replacement is perfect. (replaced due to screen lift) Good luck.
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bleedblue said:
Yeah man, guess I have had some bad ones. I had an Evo that was plagued by a couple issues, one being a dead pixel. It seemed to develop another rather quickly. Thankfully the last phone with any issues. My first N7 had one, found during a screen test. Replacement is perfect. (replaced due to screen lift) Good luck.
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Thanks I'll just hope for the best that this is the only one I get lol
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A single dead pixel popped up over night.. right in the middle of the screen. That's really annoying..
It's black.. so it's visible in most apps. But is that enough to order a replacement?
Besides that, my N7 is flawless. Damn that's unfortunate.
dead pixel already!?
Kueber said:
A single dead pixel popped up over night.. right in the middle of the screen. That's really annoying..
It's black.. so it's visible in most apps. But is that enough to order a replacement?
Besides that, my N7 is flawless. Damn that's unfortunate.
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i have one on the lower right hand side of my N7 though its just a tiny black speck but only noticeable with light colored backgrounds but less noticeable with blue backgrounds. anyway one dead pixel is not enough to be covered by its warranty

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