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Vertical lines on display

I don't know if anyone else has this issue however after 2 days of usage on my pebble blue GS3 I have noticed some vertical lines on the right hand side of the display in white light. By doing a screen test (*#0*#) It seems to only appear when the green spectrum is in use!
I searched XDA for this issue (hope it hasn't already been discussed) and it hasn't cropped up yet for GS3 but I did find that some galaxy nexus users have this issue. Apparently its due to the manufacturing of the AMOLED display not being consistent.
I thought I would post in case others are having the same issue. Let me know if you are experiencing the same issue.
Also, if you have this issue is it enough to claim on the warranty ATM? My lines are only noticeable (and annoying) if you know they are there.
Will post a photo soon!

photo
Link dropbox.com/s/kjt0evu68hjb2or/20120610_223820.jpg
I cant post images yet but check this link!

shakey hands vs less Shakey hands

I've done.this so that people can understand the importance of being still!!!
I wasn't even visibly shaking either by,the way, the camera is just sensitive,... Remember this!
so here is a picture with hand movement (minimal)
and here is a picture exactly the same that I took. I tried very hard to keep still this time
both were in an unlit room this afternoon which is pretty dark, that's why I used flash too
with handshake by wezzel98765, on Flickr
with still hands whilst stood by wezzel98765, on Flickr

This truly is the reason why,so many people hate their phone picture quality I think. I could've been more still on the second picture too...

Ah, so one shouldn't shake his hands while taking a picture? Awesome... would have never guessed that one. Perhaps I should trying pouring my next drink without shaking as well.
Seriopusly though... This is not why ppl are bothered with the camera (although hey, wouldn't OIS solve this at least partially... why not add that to the camera). It's the noisiness/white balancing/auto mode. Anyway, it's all a matter of expectations and taste. Flame on

Haha
I think people are saying that their pictures aren't clear because they are moving their hands slightly
Yes the noise is a pain,in,the backside.

You could drop the ISO to 200 instead of using 500.
But you got no shake in there at 1/8s (going by the text on the box and cans ), which is good.
Do you use the dedicated camera button or touch to focus on the screen ?
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ok, challenge, let's see you pull off the same with 1/4 s :cyclops:
Try scn night mode.
HANDHELD ONLY !
NO CHEATING!!
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One Twelve said:
You could drop the ISO to 200 instead of using 500.
But you got no shake in there at 1/8s (going by the text on the box and cans ), which is good.
Do you use the dedicated camera button or touch to focus on the screen ?
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ok, challenge, let's see you pull off the same with 1/4 s :cyclops:
Try scn night mode.
HANDHELD ONLY !
NO CHEATING!!
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does it got 1/4 ???? guys use timer set to 2 seconds in night photos and u end up getting freezed photo :laugh::laugh:

Is this normal? Lines on screen

Hey guys,
Was using my s4 in a dark room when I noticed there were horizontal lines of a different shade across my screen.. (refer to attached) it is at the bottom part of the screen.. About the 1/4 mark.. Is this occurrence alright or should there be cause for alarm - spoilt screen etc.. Please advice

same happens to me, i'd be glad if someone has some info on this

I have replaced my phone 3 times.. and every phone has same issue.. this is cleatly a manufacturing defect from samsung.. I think this is pretty common in s4 display.. dont replace ur device as the new device may have more ugly screen. Better go to service centre and ask them for display replacement..
Sent from my GT-I9500
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Also these lines are only visible on low brightness, grey background and in n dark room... you can use the brightness little high to get rid of these.. it seems some batches of s4 got these defective display..
Sent from my GT-I9500
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After getting my phn replaced 3rd time, now I have a phone whose right side is little fade color and left side is dark color.. but I think I can live with this.. and I think all the s4 sold by flipkart have this issue..
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I can confirm that it is not normal; you have a defective unit.
Here are 2 pictures of my sgs4.
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MrAndroid12 said:
I can confirm that it is not normal; you have a defective unit.
Here are 2 pictures of my sgs4.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2
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I think recent batch of s4 got this manufacturing defect.. many users are complaining about this..
Sent from my GT-I9500
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My s4 is manufactured on 6.3.2014 and I have seen 3 more devices manufactured on march,2014 and having same defective display..
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coolkoushik07 said:
I think recent batch of s4 got this manufacturing defect.. many users are complaining about this..
Sent from my GT-I9500
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My s4 is manufactured on 6.3.2014 and I have seen 3 more devices manufactured on march,2014 and having same defective display..
Sent from my GT-I9500
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I never knew you had the i9500... I heard that the octa core versions were made in factories with poor quality control

Pink spot in middle of pictures

There is a couple threads in the Z3 section about the camera having a pink spot in the middle of pics. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2919096
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/xperia-z3-camera-purple-tint-lots-noise-t2917459
I can confirm my camera has this same spot in certain conditions. Anyone else experiencing it? It seems to be effecting a lot of z3's. Wondering if it's happening on all of the Z3 and Z3c. I'm still within my exchange period and am debating getting it exchanged. Only thing is there is no point if it's effecting all of them and risk getting a device with a different defect

They all have it, and afaik it only happens with automatic white balance. In theory, SonyMobile should be able to fix this through a software update. But the question is: will they? Some phones of other brands have had the exact same problem and some of those had it fixed with a software update.

another day a new issue with the z3's... am i right folks?

unk3 said:
another day a new issue with the z3's... am i right folks?
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It's not a new issue by any means.
My Xperia Z2 Tablet has the exact same pink spot, by the way. It's a "normal" problem with the type of sensor that is used.

degraaff said:
It's not a new issue by any means.
My Xperia Z2 Tablet has the exact same pink spot, by the way. It's a "normal" problem with the type of sensor that is used.
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So then it's not worth getting an exchange over I guess

graffixnyc said:
So then it's not worth getting an exchange over I guess
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Indeed, the replacement would show the same pink spot anyway.

I have no problem with camera on any settings. No purple thingy.

TimAhKin said:
I have no problem with camera on any settings. No purple thingy.
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Could you post some pictures of grey or white surfaces, with automatic white balance?
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Also, what is your firmware version? I am wondering if it may have been fixed in any version newer than 23.0.A.2.93
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It certainly doesn't affect all pictures, only in some specific situations with automatic white balance. Here's a picture without pinkness in the center, the grey in the center is just grey, with no pink hue.

degraaff said:
Could you post some pictures of grey or white surfaces, with automatic white balance?
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It's night now but I have some picture. Could make some more tomorrow.
I don't really have with grey or white surfaces but they all have auto white balance. I'm not that good at taking photos either
Maybe you guys see something I don't. I have 23.0.A.2.93.

degraaff said:
Could you post some pictures of grey or white surfaces, with automatic white balance?
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Also, what is your firmware version? I am wondering if it may have been fixed in any version newer than 23.0.A.2.93
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It certainly doesn't affect all pictures, only in some specific situations with automatic white balance. Here's a picture without pinkness in the center, the grey in the center is just grey, with no pink hue.
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I'm on 23.0A.2.105

graffixnyc said:
I'm on 23.0A.2.105
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So much for a firmware fix, haha.
In my current lighting conditions (quite low light, some warm-white energy-saving light bulb and the light from a white screen on my monitor), the spot is actually greenish/yellowish.

I'm getting the pink spot even on dark surfaces!

Woza72 said:
I'm getting the pink spot even on dark surfaces!
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Oh that looks like a very severe case alright.

Haha
I don't care that much about camera anyway. It's good at taking casual pictures and that's it

This pink issue is hitting news reports on the web, which I think is a good thing. The more media attention, it may force Sony's hand to release a fix.
Sony Xperia Z3 And Z3 Compact Camera Issue: Lens Produces Pink Spots On Photos
Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact: Pink Blotch Camera Bug Reported on Reddit and Online Forums

kandelai said:
This pink issue is hitting news reports on the web, which I think is a good thing. The more media attention, it may force Sony's hand to release a fix.
Sony Xperia Z3 And Z3 Compact Camera Issue: Lens Produces Pink Spots On Photos
Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact: Pink Blotch Camera Bug Reported on Reddit and Online Forums
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Well let's hope they give us official word what is causing it.. I hope it's just a sw issue

z1 display replaced and it has superb blacks and viewing angles.

My brother sent me xperia z1 from canada after he broke front glass of it. I am living in Moga(punjab 142001) india. I asked a local wholesale shop for the display unit replacement. They took 2 days and arranged a whole front panel replacement for me. It costed me only INR.3500. After fixing the phone the result left me in shock . see by yourself.

Colors are any better?

Screen Replacement
i also got that too! my phone accidentally falls to the floor (with a carpet) but it hit a hard object from the floor, causing my screen unusable. after a week i drop-by to a repair shop and ask for a replacement which last about 4 hours. after some test with the screen, the viewing angles is not bad as it was before the replacement!
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dnzdeniz said:
Colors are any better?
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try to play the "White Balance" settings. my currently settings is 5,5,69 (R,G,B)

what about battery life with screen on ?!
if it is ips then you should see better battery life >>

That is too blue man, disturbing. I was asking about the colors on the new screen.

Came to my mind also. But it actually feels like battery life is better than before. I will post results today after using it.

Colors are bit washed out than the origional i think.. But i have galaxy s5 i campared with it maybe thats why i feel it to be washed out because s5 display is too much.

I have tried to compare new z1 display with s5. Colors are dark and poppy on s5 but image patterns and effects are more visible on z1.