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?
Thanks.
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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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.)
I have a mid night blue coloured note and just the other day I realised that the back of the phone sparkles under sun. Its not a lot but its still annoying. It makes note look less of a premium device.
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I have a mid night blue coloured note and just the other day I realised that the back of the phone sparkles under sun. Its not a lot but its still annoying. It makes note look less of a premium device.
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Order a white back cover and use it instead, it doesn't sparkle...
Or get a flip cover, also doesn't sparkle.
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Order a white back cover and use it instead, it doesn't sparkle...
Or get a flip cover, also doesn't sparkle.
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No it does. Go under direct sunlight and see for yourself.
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SuperMane said:
phone sparkles
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It is the weirdest mesmerizing sensation seeing it for the first time
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It is the weirdest mesmerizing sensation seeing it for the first time
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Lol yes...
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I have a mid night blue coloured note and just the other day I realised that the back of the phone sparkles under sun. Its not a lot but its still annoying. It makes note look less of a premium device.
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I like it sparkles. It's not so important
Be grateful that Samsung are not charging a higher price for a sparkling back or a white phone like Apple.
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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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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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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3vo kid said:
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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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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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!?
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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.
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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
.. performance in the daylight sun. I find the S3's screen is so hard to read outside on a sunny day even on 100% brightness. This was the only thing I miss about my Lumia & the only thing I think will be nice on the iPhone 5.
Will Samsung ever address this issue on future phones or is it just a shortcoming of AMOLED screens?
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Yawn!!
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speedyjay said:
Yawn!!
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Just my honest observation, am a huge fan of the S3 but it's a little annoying
I don't see why they can't incorporate some type of filter in the screens as the Lumia does.
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MoJoePin said:
Just my honest observation, am a huge fan of the S3 but it's a little annoying
I don't see why they can't incorporate some type of filter in the screens as the Lumia does.
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Turn auto brightness on and it will counteract the lack of visibility in sunlight if it doesn't then change your rom because something's not right, I can see my screen crystal clear on a sunny day
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Turn auto brightness on and it will counteract the lack of visibility in sunlight
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Thanks I've tried that still is hard to see I run brightness at 100% normally with an extended battery. Does auto brightness go past 100%, doubt it's possible?
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Must be the lack of those 2 cores that made your screen dimmer
Yeah.. the S4 could be as bright as the S2, I would not protest.
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Thanks I've tried that still is hard to see I run brightness at 100% normally with an extended battery. Does auto brightness go past 100%, doubt it's possible?
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No 100% is the Max, your phone has something wrong then dude because 95% of people on here don't have a problem seeing their screens on a bright sunny day
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speedyjay said:
No 100% is the Max, your phone has something wrong then dude because 95% of people on here don't have a problem seeing their screens on a bright sunny day
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so there is something wrong with my s3 as well then ?
i couldnt agree more with the op its shocking in the sun the worst ever device i have used outside
i take it you are wearing NHS prescription sunglasses when using it in bright sunlight
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Go grab a Lumia and walk outside (into traffic) and do your own comparison
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.. performance in the daylight sun. I find the S3's screen is so hard to read outside on a sunny day even on 100% brightness. This was the only thing I miss about my Lumia & the only thing I think will be nice on the iPhone 5.
Will Samsung ever address this issue on future phones or is it just a shortcoming of AMOLED screens?
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Yes, the S3 screen isn't as bright as the other two phones you mentioned but its not that bad either.
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Some people need to stop being butthurt when somebody said something is better on another phone. OLED Screens are worse than IPS screens in sunlight, that's just fact.. most of us know, there's nothing you can do about it.
OP If you want you can try using Siyah kernel and adjust the max brightness value in the STweaks app, it helps a tiny bit. How it affects the health of your screen over a long period of time is anyones guess.
What you guys on about i have the International S3 and it is perfectly normal and very bright i can see it in very sunny conditions. When i first bought the phone it was a sunny day i was sitting in the park messing about with it i can see everything on my screen. Unlike my HTC Desire this was awesomely bright. Anyway i dunno what is wrong with your one though.
Maybe i am wrong who knows but i am not trying to be a fan boy i have both iphone 4s and s3 both are good phones in their own way. but the s3's brightness is perfect for me.
you must live in the desert.
under sunlight, viewing from an angle S3 out performs the lumia 900, i own both.
and where did u get iphone5 to test the screen.
hope apple is not paying you
Thanks for the input and intelligent comments to those who have posted them.
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Grow up
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spaco22 said:
you must live in the desert.
under sunlight, viewing from an angle S3 out performs the lumia 900, i own both.
and where did u get iphone5 to test the screen.
hope apple is not paying you
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My Lumia was worlds better than my AT&T S3 (at 100%) under basic sunlight, not sure if there is a difference in the screens for Int. S3 vs mine, I hadn't thought there was? The iPhone 5 has iSight that will act to combat the sunlight wash, so it was a pre-emptive prediction, as the S3 has no tech in it to do that. I don't get why they didn't put the tech of Lumia screen into the S3, it would make sense.
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.. performance in the daylight sun. I find the S3's screen is so hard to read outside on a sunny day even on 100% brightness. This was the only thing I miss about my Lumia & the only thing I think will be nice on the iPhone 5.
Will Samsung ever address this issue on future phones or is it just a shortcoming of AMOLED screens?
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Do you own an I747. You are in the wrong forums. This is for the i9300. Just saying this so you don't go and flash anything from here.
P:S. I love the screen of my s3 day or night
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you make m laugh .
tnx
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just Sunlight mode.
not like u can read much in those screens either.
I think I found an old guy who does not want his N4. Can I pull my att sim card from straight talk and put it in the n4?
What other things should I look for before I make the purchase from someone who has had experience with this device? I am coming from the note 1.
Thank you for any help!
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You may need to create the APN, but the phone is Sim unlocked.
Look for scratches, cracks, touchscreen unresponsiveness, earpiece crackle (some is OK. Just make sure it isn't unbearable), dead pixels and yellow spots on the screen.
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You may need to create the APN, but the phone is Sim unlocked.
Look for scratches, cracks, touchscreen unresponsiveness, earpiece crackle (some is OK. Just make sure it isn't unbearable), dead pixels and yellow spots on the screen.
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Cosmetic stuff yea but dead pixel I wouldn't of thought off. Are there any common problems with this device?
APN is good I would of forgot that. I carry my settings for that all the time cause I am constantly flashing stuff. Thanks for your response.
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I think I found an old guy who does not want his N4. Can I pull my att sim card from straight talk and put it in the n4?
What other things should I look for before I make the purchase from someone who has had experience with this device? I am coming from the note 1.
Thank you for any help!
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Just curious what you consider an "old guy"?
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Cosmetic stuff yea but dead pixel I wouldn't of thought off. Are there any common problems with this device?
APN is good I would of forgot that. I carry my settings for that all the time cause I am constantly flashing stuff. Thanks for your response.
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Common problems are light bleed, speaker crackle, dead pixels, banding on the display, and yellow spots under the screen. Did I miss anything anyone?
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Just curious what you consider an "old guy"?
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Lol I was not trying to offend anyone.
I was stereotyping him because he said his wife had to order the phone online for him and that kind of phone wasn't for him. I am guessing it might of been his first smart phone. He is selling a 16 gig for 300 bucks and he used it one day.
He wanted the money to get a iphone:banghead:
I need a new phone cause I think my note 1 has about had it. So it could potentially could be a good timing thing.
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Common problems are light bleed, speaker crackle, dead pixels, banding on the display, and yellow spots under the screen. Did I miss anything anyone?
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Could you explain the light bleed a bit more?
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Kinz1980 said:
Could you explain the light bleed a bit more?
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It's an unevenness in the way the backlight lights up the screen. You'll see brighter spots around the edges. Some say it's the type of screen. It's not something I've ever looked for or noticed. It doesn't bother a lot of people, but perfectionists let it get to them.
make sure its not blacklisted..yes google can and had blocked the n4..
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make sure its not blacklisted..yes google can and had blocked the n4..
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Wow didn't know that. How do check something like that?
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Wow didn't know that. How do check something like that?
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For an extra $50 bucks and shipping you can get a brand new one and not risk buying one with an issue.
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For an extra $50 bucks and shipping you can get a brand new one and not risk buying one with an issue.
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50 bucks plus shipping is a lot of money to me.
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When you get to him. Ask him if you can call Google and get the warranty transferred over to you. At the same time ask google if it has been blacklisted. If he does not agree, don't buy it.