Has anyone noticed that the is a few small black lives it something when the screen is dark. I've noticed this on two different devices already.
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Yeah. I just got my galaxy s3 yesterday and I noticed the same thing. I hheard this is a common problem with super amloed screens. Mine has a lot and I'm hoping to return it tomorrow for another one with less.
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Get used to it. Is very common
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Get used to it. Is very common
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Or exchange it...it is very common on GS2's and Galaxy Nexus...I've seen people post, they bought a Nexus from Google and they have gone through like 5 getting one that doesn't have the dark blotch problem. Some GS3's have it too, mainly international versions. If you got a bad one, take it back...run LCD Test and show it to them, they have to exchange it.
It's something with the glue not drying inside the digitizer/glass assembly
one of the reason why I have not bought a galaxy s3. I don't want to play the exchange game.
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Yeah. I just got my galaxy s3 yesterday and I noticed the same thing. I hheard this is a common problem with super amloed screens. Mine has a lot and I'm hoping to return it tomorrow for another one with less.
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well if you exchange or return..chances are you will still have the spots, maybe even worse....
accordex said:
Or exchange it...it is very common on GS2's and Galaxy Nexus...I've seen people post, they bought a Nexus from Google and they have gone through like 5 getting one that doesn't have the dark blotch problem. Some GS3's have it too, mainly international versions. If you got a bad one, take it back...run LCD Test and show it to them, they have to exchange it.
It's something with the glue not drying inside the digitizer/glass assembly
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Just ran the app and I didn't see any on my unit. I have an ATT white SIII.
Thanks for the app!
Ive got them too and im the guy who exchanges if there is the smallest of defects but im ignoring it I got over it u will too
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Ive got them too and im the guy who exchanges if there is the smallest of defects but im ignoring it I got over it u will too
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im like that too.... but this defect doesn't bother me as much since it is on ALL phones..regardless if people say they don't have it...they are lying or not testing it properly
it's almost like a guy who says he never masturbates....yea right! :laugh:
Oh crap.. i was thinking of exchanging my unit because it came from factory with a small hairline nick/scratch on the area above the line sensor. Everything else is mint except this part and it annoys the hell out of me. However, I don't have any small black marks nor blotches on my screen. I just tested with LCD Test and it is perfect. Now I don't know if I should exchange it now for risk of getting a bad lcd :/
Would you guys exchange it if you were in my position?
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Oh crap.. i was thinking of exchanging my unit because it came from factory with a small hairline nick/scratch on the area above the line sensor. Everything else is mint except this part and it annoys the hell out of me. However, I don't have any small black marks nor blotches on my screen. I just tested with LCD Test and it is perfect. Now I don't know if I should exchange it now for risk of getting a bad lcd :/
Would you guys exchange it if you were in my position?
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You have to use lcd test on black with maximum brightness, you have to be in nearly complete dark, and you have to let your eyes adjust to darkness. Otherwise, you won't see them. Even the capacitive key lights are bright enough to wipe them out.
It's really a nonissue, unless your phone is defective. Some people's phones are really defective, and they are even able to take photographs of those.
Normally, there's no way to see them in any real world use.
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Has anyone had the problem where they have large white spots on their screen?
On my screen I have 3 spots that are lighter than the rest of the phone. The spots dont affect the phone at all but they are really annoying. I have had the screen replaced 3 times by Sprint now and I want to know if its a defect or just my own damn fault. I never press the screen hard and I keep the phone in my pocket with the screen facing my leg. If others have this problem please chime in!
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I have a white spot on my screen also. Sprint said they would replace the phone. I think someone said it was due to processor heat. Mine is a 002 Novatec.
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That would suck if its the processor. Did you go to the store or call up?
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I've done both. Sprint keeps saying there are no available replacements. A store supposedly ordered one for me but it has been over a month now. I think I'm going to call up and ask for retentions.
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I was at the Sprint Store (official) yesterday with my friend (I was helping him pick out a phone). I brought my phone for the tech to look at for the same issue. What they told me is the oils from the skin cause it on HTC screens and there isn't anything they can do. I claim complete BS on this because I've had a screen protector on it. Not sure if I should just phone sprint or not...
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I was at the Sprint Store (official) yesterday with my friend (I was helping him pick out a phone). I brought my phone for the tech to look at for the same issue. What they told me is the oils from the skin cause it on HTC screens and there isn't anything they can do. I claim complete BS on this because I've had a screen protector on it. Not sure if I should just phone sprint or not...
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So he said the oil from your hands penetrates through the glass and affects the screen? What planet is that guy from?
Had the same issue, but I mine had multiple white spots. Got a refurbished unit.
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This seems like complete bull. This looks like a hardware defect and Sprint should do something about it. I called tonight and all they did was send me my 2nd refurbished phone.
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So did both of your refurbished evo have the same white spots ?? I only have one white spot.... so far it doesn't bother me that much.....
I have a 0003 novatec
from past experience white spots are dead pixels which is definitely a manufacture defect
I've had my Evo replaced numerous times.
Evo 1 replaces three weeks.after buying bacuase of a white spot. Replaced with a new one.
Evo 2 replaces fives weeks later dues to same white spot on screen. Replaced with a refurbished unit.
Evo 3 replaced three weeks later due to white spot on screen again. Replaced with another refurbished unit.
Evo 4 was damaged from beginning. Mic not working and external speaker, ringtone speaker, was sounding like it was blown. Replaced in three days. Got a free hdmi cable.
Evo 5, couldn't even use. It was still attached to another account. I went off on the Sprint rep at the store and told them I wanted it delivered to my house cuz I refused to go the store.
Evo 5.5. Store manager called and delivered to my house. He even was able to get me a white Evo. Brand new, not a refurbished unit. So far I call it my sixth in three months but fifth that I could use. In three months.
So far, one week later, no problems and hope there isn't any more. I love the phone but hate driving back and fourth.
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from past experience white spots are dead pixels which is definitely a manufacture defect
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No... dead pixels are pixels that show only one color... or no color at all.... this is just a defect in the screen it some sort of heat building up behind it maybe.....
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I've done both. Sprint keeps saying there are no available replacements. A store supposedly ordered one for me but it has been over a month now. I think I'm going to call up and ask for retentions.
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Don't expect anything from retention, they can't send replacements and you will just be more frustrated.
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FL0OD said:
from past experience white spots are dead pixels which is definitely a manufacture defect
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+1 ... Glad someone pointed that out, it's not dead pixels but definitely a manufacturers defect.
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First Evo I got off of Craigslist had a real bad light spot. I sold that one and got a new one in the store. At first I don't believe that it had a light spot, but now it has a small one that's not too bad. My brother's Evo has it. One co-worker's Evo has it. Another co-worker does not have it.
Like others I assume that it is heat related. All of the Evos have the Nova screen. The one co-worker who does not have a lighter spot is probably the least likely to be using his heavily. 3D gaming while charging the phone is the most likely culprit IMHO as there is heat from charging combined with heat from the CPU and GPU. The phone does cut off charging when things hit 50C, but I think it's too hot at this point.
I can't see HTC or Sprint fixing it unless they start using a LCD panel that can handle the heat or they implement a software fix that throttles the CPU before it gets too hot.
i have 3 spots, two in a row and a larger more pronounced spot lower, like a surprised smiley face mocking me. i'm rooted and love the state my phone is in so there's no way i'm going to ever turn this in.
i also had a similar issue with my iphone 3gs. it is absolutely a manufacturer's defect and your preference as to whether you can deal with it.
Gotta throw this out there...the white spots on my evo only show up when watching porn on the damn thing...lol
Ew
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Gotta throw this out there...the white spots on my evo only show up when watching porn on the damn thing...lol
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Yes. Ew.
I had the white spots twice. It is from heat buildup from the processor. Don't let them tell you it can't be replaced. The first time I had it they gave me a refurbished unit. The second time the same store told me nothing could be done and "it wasn't an issue." That is bull**** because if it isn't an issue then it's a feature and that's a ****ty feature. I took it to another sprint store just a mile farther in another direction and they replaced the screen for free.
I have had two EVOs and I have no idea what you ppl are even talking about - never seen or had any white spots on either one of my screens, and I have 11 friends who have EVOs as well and none of them have said any thing about white spots... guess we are just lucky...
So I noticed this when I bought my tablet and tried to disregard it but after 2 weeks its starting bother me. I'm pretty sure its a dead pixel and trying to decide if I should bring it back to office depot and ask for a new tablet. What do you guys think? I posted two pictures to show what I'm seeing. On the first picture, its right by the N in education. I know, probably seems picky but when I'm on a white page, its pretty noticeable.
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So I noticed this when I bought my tablet and tried to disregard it but after 2 weeks its starting bother me. I'm pretty sure its a dead pixel and trying to decide if I should bring it back to office depot and ask for a new tablet. What do you guys think? I posted two pictures to show what I'm seeing. On the first picture, its right by the N in education. I know, probably seems picky but when I'm on a white page, its pretty noticeable.
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Well, if it bothers you then you should return the tablet and get one that doesn't bother you, simple as that. I also have a stuck pixel on mine, but it doesn't bother me at all and thus I won't be returning mine.
a white pixel (stuck on) I would definitely return.
I have two miscolored pixels on mine that chose to not care about. It's common with TFT screens..
You can fix it........unless its a grey or a black dead pixel......massage it hard and try to move it towards the nearest side the effect is not instantaneous.......use an app called pixel fixer.....leave ur tab on charging while using that app......do both the methods and it would be gone in a week.....(worked for my phone)....
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You can fix it........unless its a grey or a black dead pixel......massage it hard and try to move it towards the nearest side the effect is not instantaneous.......use an app called pixel fixer.....leave ur tab on charging while using that app......do both the methods and it would be gone in a week.....(worked for my phone)....
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That's a horrible recommendation for an LCD that sits behind a gorilla glass touch screen. Unless you tell him to take the gorilla glass digitizer first he'll be risking breaking the digitizer before he ever gets close to the lcd!
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You can fix it........unless its a grey or a black dead pixel......massage it hard and try to move it towards the nearest side the effect is not instantaneous.......use an app called pixel fixer.....leave ur tab on charging while using that app......do both the methods and it would be gone in a week.....(worked for my phone)....
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Rubbing the screen doesn't work on devices with real glass displays, especially not gorilla glass. That method only works on displays where the glass is flexible or malleable (like computer lcd monitors or earlier/older phones).
To the OP:
If you're brave you COULD attempt some very gentle finger taps right above the area. I suggest trying to find a software fix though. If you try and try and it still sticks, then go ahead and return. I couldn't deal with that on my screen either.
Exchange it for another one NOW. You paid for it. You should have nothing less than a good screen with no stuck pixel.
Sorry to read this.
I'm the guy who's windshield and glasses are never clean enough, so a dead or wonky pixel would drive me nuts.
Thanks for the suggestions but I ended up just taking it back. Like a few of you said, I paid for it so I expect it all to work right. They took it back no questions asked. All is well in the new one
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Rubbing the screen doesn't work on devices with real glass displays, especially not gorilla glass. That method only works on displays where the glass is flexible or malleable (like computer lcd monitors or earlier/older phones).
To the OP:
If you're brave you COULD attempt some very gentle finger taps right above the area. I suggest trying to find a software fix though. If you try and try and it still sticks, then go ahead and return. I couldn't deal with that on my screen either.
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I used it on my phone with gorrila glass and it absolutely worked.....
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Is there anyway to fix the screen ripple?
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In the words of the virgin Mary, come again?
Sorry. I was wondering if there was a fix for when you pressed down on the side of the screen and it started to ripple like an lcd
RMA it like I did yesterday.
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Sorry. I was wondering if there was a fix for when you pressed down on the side of the screen and it started to ripple like an lcd
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It ripples like an lcd because it is an lcd.
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Yeah, I dont think an rma is going to fix this. Don't squeeze it so hard... fixed.
Mine does it as well, so not knockin ya but. It has yet to be an issue in actual real life use. Sure you can sit there and pinch the thing, but just stop, and you'll never notice it again.
I am very OCD about my devices. Honestly, as long as I know that nothing is wrong with it in that category, I will be fine
I noticed the ripple on two of the three N7's I tried. While I think it probably SHOULDN'T be happening (i.e., it represents an underlying design and/or manufacturing flaw), I don't think it will cause any issues. Like the screen lift, it's one of those things where it's technically a defect, but it's not likely to cause any performance or other issues.
If I hadn't had other problems with mine, I'd have put the best N7 in a case and forgotten all about those two issues.
What were your other problems
My first one had pretty good screen seperation all along the left side, and pretty bad lightbleed from the left side.
My new one has barely any lift (just a 1 inch section, about a third the way up on the left side), but has the lcd ripple.
The screen seperation isn't even noticeable unless you lay it flat and look across the glass and this one feels solid, the first one was spongy.
I can handle the ripple, because it only happens when im messing with it, trying to make it happen.
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Yeah, I dont think an rma is going to fix this. Don't squeeze it so hard... fixed.
Mine does it as well, so not knockin ya but. It has yet to be an issue in actual real life use. Sure you can sit there and pinch the thing, but just stop, and you'll never notice it again.
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Tried it on mine. I am kind of shocked at how hard it had to press to get it to ripple. I am hoping get that the op has a worse case than I do because if not this is crazy. I would never pinch that hard I every day use.
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What were your other problems
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Dead pixel on one, and a putrid yellow tint on the other two.
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Just found another stuck pixel. Prob going for a return
What's the condition you got your tablet in? Were there any defects?
Prostrate. Definitely prostrate. Tablet was perfect though. Mods - humor can only be suppressed so far.
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Factory sealed.
Why do you ask?
Are people getting used, physically damaged ones?
Odd question. Regardless, my 32 gig unit from Memory Express in Calgary, Alberta was perfect, the box was in great shape, fully sealed and not damaged. The tablet had it's plastic protector wrapped around it, all accessories also as expected.
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Maybe they're asking if it arrived without any defects?
IDK....
Mine was Ø defects.
I don't know exactly if this is suppose to be like this...But I've noticed that my N7 Gen2 arrived with these strange little "knicks", "dings" or indents...Whatever you wanna call them....Right between where the edge of my device is and where the screen starts.
It's a very minor defect if it is one...So I won't be returning it as everything else is perfect on it, and isn't exactly worth the hassle.
Like others, mine was factory sealed, the battery had about a 40% charge (I picked it up at a local Staples store).
My n7 came factory sealed but it has an oil slick on the back around the nexus label. In addition, I have noticed some of the reported problems with the gps and momentary freezing when I'm using a browser. Otherwise, I am quite happy with my n7.
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I don't know exactly if this is suppose to be like this...But I've noticed that my N7 Gen2 arrived with these strange little "knicks", "dings" or indents...Whatever you wanna call them....Right between where the edge of my device is and where the screen starts.
It's a very minor defect if it is one...So I won't be returning it as everything else is perfect on it, and isn't exactly worth the hassle.
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Can you post a picture?
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Can you post a picture?
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Hmm...I tried taking pictures...But they're pretty small, and I don't exactly have a super good camera (N4). The pictures I tried taking, just had light reflecting in the area I'm talking about.
Here is what I got:
!NOTE!: The very bright part at the top isn't what im talking about..Thats just light reflecting...But you can sort've make out in the very corner, the "dings" I was talking about. This is all around the device in the crack between where the screen (glass/whatever) and the device edge. As I said...Its minor for me, and not really worth taking back.
http://i.imgur.com/98QFho4.jpg
Mine was nude.
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The tablet was used! Smudges all over the place! In fact, someone had already downloaded and installed angry birds!
I specifically remember asking Best Buy to ship me a brand new model!
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Kidding. Thread seems oddly worded. Sounds like 'did the tablet arrive in new condition or used', rather than, 'did your tablet have any defects'?
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Sexy
Mine was perfect. Fresh like spring water and smelled like happy.
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Factory sealed.
Why do you ask?
Are people getting used, physically damaged ones?
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yeah, kinda. people are complaining about light bleeding and stuff.
Makes more sense now that you edited the OP. :thumbup:
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I don't know exactly if this is suppose to be like this...But I've noticed that my N7 Gen2 arrived with these strange little "knicks", "dings" or indents...Whatever you wanna call them....Right between where the edge of my device is and where the screen starts.
It's a very minor defect if it is one...So I won't be returning it as everything else is perfect on it, and isn't exactly worth the hassle.
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Odd, I thought I was the only one. Picked mine up at a local Wal-Mart on a whim and was expecting a pristine N7 like my first four 2012 N7s. Checked the seals on the box just in case and they were all good, but was surprised to see what looked like a smudge/fingerprint on the screen after taking off the plastic (not mine, obviously) as well as little nicks on the top left edge right in between the screen and the back. Almost looks like as if someone tried to pry the thing open... the device itself works perfectly with no issues so I'm still trying to decide if it's worth taking a gamble and exchanging it for a new one.
Brand new. Still sealed. No issues or problems so far. 32GB Model Nexus 7
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Picked first at Staples had been opened (seal on white box ropes) and plastic taken off abs it was already on. The screen was just off. In fact I looked at battery stats and it showed the tablet on just for a sec and not awake until 7 days later when I got it. I returned BC it had a dead pixel. Second was sealed and all however I am having multi touch issues. Just my luck.
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Hmm...I tried taking pictures...But they're pretty small, and I don't exactly have a super good camera (N4). The pictures I tried taking, just had light reflecting in the area I'm talking about.
Here is what I got:
!NOTE!: The very bright part at the top isn't what im talking about..Thats just light reflecting...But you can sort've make out in the very corner, the "dings" I was talking about. This is all around the device in the crack between where the screen (glass/whatever) and the device edge. As I said...Its minor for me, and not really worth taking back.
http://i.imgur.com/98QFho4.jpg
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Mine also had a similar situation around the edge and I also have a small spec of im assuming dust under the screen but it doesn't bother me too much so i wont return it.
Hello!
I bought the Galaxy S4 about two months ago and since then, I always used it with a screen protector and a case. But today, I found that many purple and black spots and smears have formed on the AMOLED. I have never dropped the phone or exposed it to heat. I tried rebooting and activated the LCD test mode, but none of them helped. Is it a hardware issue?
Can anybody tell me what's going on and help me?
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cold_reading said:
Hello!
I bought the Galaxy S4 about two months ago and since then, I always used it with a screen protector and a case. But today, I found that many purple and black spots and smears have formed on the AMOLED. I have never dropped the phone or exposed it to heat. I tried rebooting and activated the LCD test mode, but none of them helped. Is it a hardware issue?
Can anybody tell me what's going on and help me?
Best regards,
cold_reading
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Definitely hardware. Looks like the AMOLED itself. If you have warranty, I suggest you use it, because that's hardware, not software.
Hm, thanks for the help, although that certainly isn't good news... I will try to contact Amazon, let's hope they can help me with this problem.
As there is a large concentration of purple in the corner, I'd suggest that Samsung will try and tell you its been dropped and in that case, I don't think they will cover it under warranty.
I wish you luck!
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Thank you! Now the purple stains have spread all over the screen, making it very hard to read anything on the screen. This seems to be a very odd issue if you ask me...
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Thank you! Now the purple stains have spread all over the screen, making it very hard to read anything on the screen. This seems to be a very odd issue if you ask me...
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Odd indeed ... usually when a screen is damaged or faulty bars appear pixel burned altered colors and stuff ... if i saw that and didn't know i d tell u that u definetely someone spilled ink on the screen ... those marks are exactly like it ... hopefully they ll repair it ...
I think samsung should change it under warranty because clearly, screen is not broken and still degraded. So it's bad display.
But they might say it's caused by water damage which is not covered under warranty.
Let's hope for the best.
They do have a way to tell if it's water damage, there is a sticker which turns blue when wet, so if there is no damage to the case, they should change it fine... I have had good luck with Amazon regarding returning faulty items...
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Thank you guys for all the support, I sent it back to Amazon and today I got the mail that they have got the package. Now someone's going to look if this is covered by standard warranty... Let's hope for the best indeed!
Hope they change it for you. As for sure seems the amoled has burned
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Wow thats terrible, i hope samsung sort it out for you!
I am curious what happened? I woke up this morning and I had black and purple all over my screen to. It was fine when I went to bed. The last two apps I used were Pandora and Xtreme alarm clock if that matters
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Definitely hardware. Looks like the AMOLED itself. If you have warranty, I suggest you use it, because that's hardware, not software.
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but what causes it....i work with lcds all day and have just come across this issue